Overview

Tunisia entered a new political phase in July 2022 by adopting a new constitution introducing a presidential system of government and a bicameral legislative system. While parliamentary elections were held in December 2022 and January 2023, the new parliament’s first session occurred in March 2023. Parallel to the parliamentary elections, elections for regional councils will be held in December 2023. These elected representatives will subsequently form the Council of Regions and Districts, which acts as the second house of the Tunisian Parliament.

The COVID-19 pandemic and, more recently, the war in Ukraine have exacerbated socio-economic vulnerabilities, slowing down an already limited economic growth.

On the other hand, the tourism sector’s continued post-COVID recovery in the first half of 2023, that led to robust growth in hotels and restaurants (+ 17 percent year-on-year) and transportation services (+5 percent). 

Source: World Bank 2024