صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
Brussels –A report published by Il Foglio newspaper revealed growing concern within the European Union regarding developments in the economic and political situation in Tunisia, in light of increasing financial challenges and unannounced discussions about scenarios for the next stage.
According to the report, Tunisia is facing growing pressure to fulfill its financial obligations, especially the repayment of European bonds worth 700 million euros due next July, in an economic context characterized by high indebtedness, declining purchasing power, and the impact of energy price fluctuations.
The same source indicated that these concerns coincide with increasing criticism regarding the status of freedoms, during the era of President Kais Saied, which was reflected in the nature of relations with European partners, despite the continuation of cooperation, especially in the immigration file.
In this context, diplomatic sources reported that some European circles have begun to raise questions about “alternative options” for dealing with the next stage, at a time when relations between Brussels and Tunisia are witnessing undeclared tension, sometimes described as “political suffocation.”
Despite this, the agreement signed in 2023 between the European Union and Tunisia regarding reducing migration flows remains in place, as there was a decline in the numbers of migrants towards Italy during the first months of the year, according to European assessments.
On the geopolitical side, the report pointed out that Tunisia is moving towards strengthening its partnerships with China through infrastructure projects, which reflects an attempt to achieve a balance in its international relations, in light of its continued dependence on European support.
The report also indicated the continued arrest of a number of opponents and activists, in addition to the restriction of the activities of some human rights bodies, which raises concerns about the state of civic space in the country.
The report concludes that the intersection of economic and political challenges in Tunisia is pushing some European circles to discuss the “post-Qais Saied” phase, despite the complexity of this scenario and its lack of resolution to date.
Source:“My press”
