The upcoming Tunisian presidential election on October 6 highlights the EU’s struggle to navigate its relationship with President Kais Saied. With political opposition eliminated and limited candidates permitted to run, the EU grapples with striking a balance between values and engagement with Tunis.
President Saied’s consolidation of power since 2021 has weakened democratic institutions and curtailed freedom of expression in Tunisia. The EU remains concerned about the country’s economic instability and the treatment of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
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