Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Tunisia union called for countrywide strike in June

Tunisia

UGTT union of Tunisia has called for a countrywide strike in June in public services and state-owned enterprises after the government failed to raise pay, an escalation that might jeopardize the government’s efforts to negotiate an agreement with the International Monetary Fund. Tunisia is experiencing its greatest financial crisis and is seeking a $4 billion loan … Read more

President of Tunisia publishes new constitution that eliminates political parties

Tunisian President Kais Saied has appointed a law professor to lead an advisory group tasked with drafting a new constitution for a “new republic,” according to the presidency, which excludes political parties from the process. Since assuming executive authority last summer and dismissing parliament to govern by decree, Saied has solidified his one-man rule, which … Read more