The People’s Representatives’ Assembly’s General Legislation Committee has stayed up till early hours of the morning in recent days in an effort to speed up adoption of the new Anti-Terrorism Law. The draft law had been stuck in the Assembly for some months due to disagreements. The recent horrific attack in Sousse prompted the Assembly
[divider] Domestic Developments [divider] 100 days into the mandate of the new Tunisian government, and it seems the key word of the day is “challenges”. On television and radio shows and discussions, we hear of the economic, social, political, security and regional challenges facing the government and the country. Prime Minister Habib Essid held a press conference
Jasmine foundation – During the 5 days of the International Social Forum in Tunisia (March 24th – March 28th), the Jasmine Foundation for Research and Communication participated with a dedicated booth to present its previous work and ongoing projects to a vibrant and eager international audience, distribute its brochures and literature, and hopefully craft some
[divider] Domestic Developments [divider] Supreme Judicial Council – Who’s in and who’s out? The Tunisian public has become accustomed to complex legal debates on its screens, with the constitution-writing process introducing us to new legal minutiae we would never have dreamed of being exposed to. However, the recent dispute over the formation of the Supreme
[divider] Domestic Developments [divider] Media headlines in recent days have focused on the spectre of terrorism once again, looking at the re-emergence of the Uqba ben Nafe brigades. Analysis has also focused on the work of the new government and the key dossiers discussed at last week’s Cabinet Meeting – mainly security, consumer prices, and
New Government Formed Tunisia finally has a new government! On 5th February, some 102 days after the legislative elections took place, the Assembly of People’s Representatives voted to give confidence to a new government by 166 out of 204 deputies present, with 30 voting against, and eight abstentions. The new government is headed by an
Formation of New Government Tunisia has entered its 16th day of negotiations over the formation of the new government. Rumours abound in national media around who is in and who is out – Monday’s papers report that the new government is nearly finalized, with various leaked lists showing potential ministers. Assoor newspaper reports that the
Welcome to the first JF Blog of 2015! While the new year is usually quiet on the news front, that certainly hasn’t been the case in Tunisia – negotiations over the formation of the new government have kept media and analysts busy speculating as to the likelihood of a national unity government, a Nidaa-Afek-Moubadara coalition
Finances Top the Headlines Finances have been occupying the headlines in Tunisia this week, with the passing of the 2015 budget and debates over an increase in public-sector salaries and impending slashes in subsidies. The new Assembly of the People’s Representatives managed to pass the 2015 state budget in the early hours of 11 December
Polarization of the Presidential campaign deepens The polemical exchange between presidential candidates Moncef Marzouki and Beji Caid Essebsi has continued, as the new election date of 21st December approaches. All gloves are off as the electoral contest turns into a row over who can save Tunisia and what will happen to the revolution. Marzouki has
