The head of government, Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, assured, Wednesday, before a joint plenary session of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) and the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD), that Tunisia has respected all of its external commitments while preserving the financial and economic stability of the country in 2025.
Structural reforms and an improvement in the sovereign rating
Presenting the government’s statement on the draft state budget and economic budget 2026, Zenzri highlighted the progress made in implementing economic, social and financial reforms despite the turbulence in the global economy.
She estimated that these advances have strengthened the confidence of Tunisian and foreign investors, contributing to the improvement of Tunisia’s sovereign rating for the year 2025, according to assessments by international agencies. This development, she said, demonstrates the country’s ability to regain access to international financial markets.
Purchasing power and the fight against inflation
The head of government insisted on the priority given to price control and the protection of purchasing power. The State, she affirmed, continues its efforts to regulate prices, limit inflation and maintain the prices of basic products, while fighting against speculation and excessive margins.
She acknowledged that, despite a decline in the inflation rate and better availability of essential goods, the general price level remains high. Hence the continuation of actions to dismantle monopoly networks, strengthen control of distribution circuits and digitize monitoring systems in order to guarantee greater transparency and efficiency.
Local production and raw material supply
Zenzri reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring a regular supply of raw materials, building strategic stocks and preventing speculation. She also recalled that support for national production remains a strategic choice, imports being only a temporary solution.
According to her, the drop in international raw material prices and the revival of agricultural production should help to further reduce inflationary pressures.
The head of government finally announced a new approach to managing distribution circuits, aiming to better remunerate producers, reduce costs for consumers and eradicate speculation.
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