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Tunisia's Saied unpicks 'Arab spring' democracy

President Kais Saied has dramatically reshaped Tunisian politics in his favour since mid-2021, amassing near total power in what critics see as a march to one-man rule set to culminate on Saturday, when voters will elect a largely toothless parliament.

Reuters · Dec 15, 2022

Tunisia trade union ‘no longer accepts’ president’s agenda

The powerful UGTT says it will oppose Kais Saied’s reforms and defend freedoms ‘whatever the cost.’

Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2022

Tunisian labour union warns of strikes as IMF talks loom

Tunisia's powerful UGTT labour union has no deal with the government on reforming subsidies and publicly owned companies and will lead street protests over any "painful" changes, it said on Monday, potentially complicating foreign bailout talks.

Reuters · Oct 3, 2022

Tunisian Govt, Unions Agree to Talks on IMF Economic Reforms

Tunisia's government and both its main labor and commerce unions agreed on Friday to start talks on Monday over economic reforms required by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a rescue program. State news agency TAP reported that Prime Minister Najla Bouden, UGTT labor union chief Noureddine Taboubi and UTICA…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 13, 2022

Tunisian government, unions agree to talks on IMF reform programme

Tunisia's government and both its main labour and commerce unions agreed on Friday to start talks on Monday over economic reforms required by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a rescue programme.

Reuters · Aug 12, 2022

Tunisian constitution committee head condemns president’s draft

Former constitutional law professor says constitutional chapters could pave way for ‘disgraceful dictatorial regime’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2022

Tunisian Union Sees Possible Threat to Democracy from Proposed Constitution

A proposed constitution that includes broad powers for Tunisia's president and a reduced role for other bodies and institutions could threaten democracy, the head of the powerful UGTT union said on Saturday. But the union, a major political force with more than 1 million members, said it would allow its…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 2, 2022

Tunisian union says new constitution with broad powers for president could threaten democracy

A proposed constitution that includes broad powers for Tunisia's president and a reduced role for other bodies and institutions could threaten democracy, the head of the powerful UGTT union said on Saturday.

Reuters · Jul 2, 2022

Analysis-Tunisia's Saied poised for more power but economy crumbles

President Kais Saied looks on course to tighten his grip on Tunisia through a constitutional referendum in July, but it could prove to be a poisoned chalice as the economy sinks deeper into crisis and opposition to his rule widens.

Reuters · Jun 29, 2022

Tunisian party says will not recognise any deal with international lenders

One of Tunisia's main political parties, the Constitutional Free Party, said on Sunday it would not recognise any agreement that Tunis makes with international lenders in exchange for unpopular reforms, the latest threat to a possible deal with the International Monetary Fund.

Reuters · Jun 19, 2022