Politics & Government Guide in Tunisia

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Tunisia operates as a unitary presidential republic under President Kais Saied, who has centralized power since suspending parliament in 2021 and adopting a new constitution in 2022. The political system features a dominant executive, a unicameral legislature with pro-presidential independents, and increasing authoritarian tendencies including opposition repression and judicial interference. Economic challenges persist with tax hikes and domestic borrowing in 2025 amid stalled IMF talks.

Government Type

Unitary presidential republic

Legal System

Civil law system influenced by French law

Head of State

President Kais Saied(since 2019)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Kamel Madouri(Independent)since 2024

Legislature

Type:unicameral

Upper House:Upper House

Lower House:Assembly of the Representatives of the People (161 seats)

Major Political Parties

25th July Movement(25 juillet)

Pro-Saied

100 seats

Voting Rights

Universal suffrage for citizens aged 18 and over

Recent Developments

New constitution adopted in 2022 centralizing power in the presidency
Prime Minister Kamel Madouri appointed in 2024 following prior replacement
2025 Finance Law increased corporate and income tax rates
Law passed in September 2025 stripping Administrative Court of electoral jurisdiction
Ongoing repression of opposition and judicial reforms under President Saied

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution2022

Governorates24