The government has completed the finance bill for 2026, which it submitted this Wednesday to the Assembly of People’s Representatives. This budget, the first milestone of the 2026-2030 five-year plan, emphasizes social justice, balanced regional development and economic recovery, while maintaining targeted subsidies on basic products, fuels and public transport.
Presented under the motto “Social justice and balanced regional development”, the project is based on an improving economic situation: growth of 2.4% in the first half of 2025, inflation reduced to 5% in September and stability of the dinar. The fall in global oil and food prices (Brent estimated at $63.3 in 2026) provides increased fiscal space.
Restructuring of public companies in difficulty
The text provides for the restructuring of public companies in difficulty, a rigorous debt repayment schedule, and the continued regularization of construction site workers. He also announced a national program to recruit doctors, in order to reduce graduate unemployment.
The 2026 budget is a continuation of the presidential mandate “Build and build” and the constitutional principles of equitable development. It is based on four major axes:
- Promotion of investment and revival of community businesses;
- Fight against tax evasion and better mobilization of internal resources;
- Creation of sustainable jobs, particularly for young graduates;
- Consolidation of the social state, with increased transfers to vulnerable categories.
Specific measures aim to integrate substitute teachers, educational advisors and school staff, as well as support for female and youth entrepreneurship.
Financial credibility and international attractiveness
While reaffirming the central role of the State in inclusive development, the Ministry of Finance emphasizes the need to preserve budgetary balance and respect debt commitments to strengthen the confidence of international financial institutions. The detailed figures of the draft budget will be revealed during its official presentation to the ARP.
