Five American senators presented, on June 26, 2025, a resolution welcoming the democratic trajectory of Tunisia since 2011 and expressing their support for Tunisian institutions in the preservation of fundamental freedoms.
S.res resolution. 310, introduced by senator Richard Durbinrecalls the pioneering role of Tunisia in the outbreak of the Arab Spring, emphasizing the courage of the Tunisian people in their quest for dignity, social justice and democratic governance. It highlights the institutional advances recorded after the Revolution, in particular the adoption of the 2014 Constitution and the organization of pluralist elections.
The authors of the resolution, however, express their concern in the face of certain recent developments which, according to them, could weaken democratic achievements. They evoke the need to guarantee the independence of the judiciary, freedom of expression, and the transparency of the electoral process.
The text was introduced by five senators from the Democratic Party: Richard Durbin (Illinois), Christopher Murphy (Connecticut), Christopher Coons (Delaware), Peter Welch (Vermont) and Adam Schiff (California). All underline the importance of the Tunisian-American partnership based on respect for shared democratic values.
The text reaffirms the attachment of the United States to a partnership based on common values of respect for human rights, separation of powers and citizen participation. He calls for an inclusive dialogue between the different components of Tunisian society, while respecting the country’s sovereignty.
Although it is not restrictive, this resolution is part of a tradition of support and diplomatic support from the United States to the processes of democratic transition, in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect.
