The National Council of Regions and Districts in Tunisia has approved its 2027 budget and decided to transmit it to the Ministry of Finance. This decision was made during a meeting of the Council's Bureau, which was presided over by Imed Derbali. The Council has also called on all its commissions to resume their work in preparation for the examination of the 2027 finance bill.
The Council's Bureau has devoted its work to preparing for the new parliamentary session 2026-2027. Several axes inscribed in the training program for this session were also examined. According to a communiqué published by the Council, the Bureau's meeting was an opportunity to discuss the priorities of the institution and its role in representing and controlling the regions and districts.
The Council has decided to transmit a proposal for a strategic plan for the restructuring of land transport to the Commission for Social Services and Development. The written questions submitted by the Council's members will be transmitted to the concerned ministries. This decision aims to ensure that the Council's work is focused on the interests of citizens and that their concerns are taken into account.
During the meeting, Imed Derbali emphasized the importance of the current period, given the challenges facing the state's institutions and the responsibilities that come with them. He called on the Council's members to continue their work with "responsibility" and to place the national interest at the heart of their action.
Derbali also stressed that the "victory of Tunisia" is a collective responsibility. He called for the preservation of the state's unity and its institutions, the defense of the country's sovereignty and supreme interests, and the preservation of its stability. The Council aims to continue its mission of representation and control, while being attentive to citizens' concerns.
The Council's president has called for greater cohesion and mobilization around national priorities, as the institution prepares to resume its work and participate in the examination of upcoming legislative deadlines. This call comes at a time when Tunisia is facing several challenges, including economic and social issues.
The approval of the 2027 budget and its transmission to the Ministry of Finance mark an important step in the Council's work. The Council's role in representing the regions and districts and in controlling the state's institutions is crucial in ensuring that the country's priorities are taken into account.
Key points
- The National Council of Regions and Districts in Tunisia has approved its 2027 budget and submitted it to the Ministry of Finance.
- The Council has called on all its commissions to resume their work in preparation for the examination of the 2027 finance bill.
- The Council's president, Imed Derbali, has emphasized the importance of placing the national interest at the heart of the institution's action.
