Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Tunisia
Tunisia operates as a unitary semi-presidential republic under President Kais Saied, who consolidated power through a 2022 constitution and won re-election in October 2024 with over 90% amid boycotts and criticisms of authoritarianism. The bicameral parliament has limited influence, while economic challenges and political tensions persist. International concerns focus on democratic backsliding and human rights.
Political Stability
Poor
Corruption Index
Below Average
Democracy Index
Below Average
Government Type
Unitary semi-presidential republic
Legal System
Civil law system influenced by French civil law
Head of State
President Kais Saied(since 2019)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Kamel Maddouri(Independent)since 2024
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: -2.5 to 2.5
Low stability
World Bank (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Hybrid regime
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Populist
Islamist
Voting Rights
Citizens aged 18 and over have full voting rights in presidential, parliamentary, and local elections.
Recent Developments
- President Kais Saied won re-election on October 6, 2024, with over 90% of the vote amid low turnout and opposition boycotts
- New constitution adopted in 2022 referendum centralizing power in the presidency
- Dissolution of parliament and judiciary reforms in 2021-2022 to consolidate executive authority
- Launch of fifth Open Government Partnership action plan in 2023 focusing on transparency and digital services
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