Algeria expelled 12 French consular staff in response to the arrest of an Algerian official in France, signaling a setback in bilateral relations. The incident highlights tensions between the two countries, particularly influenced by French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's hardline stance. Hopes for reconciliation, sparked by a recent call between Presidents Macron and Tebboune, have diminished following this escalation. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)