On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Tunisian President Kais Saied supervised a cabinet meeting at the Carthage Palace. The meeting focused on discussing several decree drafts and reviewing various matters related to the functioning of public facilities. According to a statement released by the presidency on Wednesday, the meeting covered multiple projects. These projects aimed to amend existing decrees and laws in various fields.
The cabinet discussed a decree to amend Decree No. 54 of 2022, dated September 13, 2022, which relates to combating crimes connected to information and communication systems. Another decree draft concerns the amendment of Decree No. 13 of 2022, dated March 20, 2022, regarding judicial reconciliation and the use and completion of its proceeds. Additionally, a draft decree to amend certain provisions of the Basic Law No. 23 of 2012, dated December 20, 2012, governing the Independent High Authority for Elections was also on the agenda.
A fourth decree draft discussed in the meeting relates to municipal councils. The presidency's statement did not provide further details on the specific changes proposed in these decrees. However, it emphasized the president's commitment to monitoring the situation across the country. President Saied highlighted that the Tunisian people are engaged in a liberation war on all fronts and will only accept a clear victory.
During the meeting, President Saied reiterated his stance on the country's situation. He mentioned that certain groups, described as remnants of reactionary forces and tails of colonialism, are working against the nation's progress. The president's statement reflects his ongoing efforts to address various challenges facing Tunisia.
The cabinet meeting took place amid several significant events in Tunisia. On Wednesday, September 29, 2026, the Ministry of Family and Women's Affairs called for not publishing images of a victim on social media. The same day, Tunisia hosted the International Conference on Digital Health, with over 30 countries participating. These events demonstrate the country's ongoing efforts to address various issues.
Other recent developments in Tunisia include a call by the Association of Traffic Safety Ambassadors to urgently apply a law limiting speed to 30 km/h around educational institutions. Furthermore, a program to support industrial enterprises in transitioning to Industry 4.0 is set to be launched on the following Wednesday. These initiatives reflect the government's efforts to improve road safety and promote industrial development.
The Tunisian government continues to work on various projects to improve the country's situation. The president's oversight of the cabinet meeting demonstrates his commitment to addressing the nation's challenges. The proposed decrees aim to amend existing laws and regulations in various fields, including information and communication systems, judicial reconciliation, and electoral governance.
Key points
- President Kais Saied chaired a cabinet meeting to discuss several decree drafts.
- The meeting covered decree drafts on combating cybercrimes, judicial reconciliation, and electoral governance.
- The president emphasized his commitment to monitoring the situation across the country and achieving a clear victory for the Tunisian people.
