Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed has reaffirmed his commitment to recovering all funds belonging to the Tunisian people, stating that no concessions will be made, not even on the smallest amount. This statement was made during a meeting at the Carthage Palace with Ali Abbès, head of the National Commission for Penal Reconciliation, where they discussed the progress of the commission's work and new regulations governing the penal reconciliation process.
The meeting took place after the publication of decree-law No. 2 on September 30, 2026, which amends decree-law No. 13 of March 20, 2022, related to penal reconciliation and the allocation of its revenues. President Saïed emphasized that the process of recovering public funds has faced several attempts to hinder its progress since its inception, but the will to recover the people's funds has allowed it to continue and improve its legal and administrative mechanisms.
President Saïed stressed the need to accelerate the handling of files while preserving the fundamental principles of penal reconciliation. He clarified that the introduced flexibility measures aim to facilitate and speed up the examination of dossiers, but firmly rejected any interpretation of these provisions as a relaxation of requirements for recovering public funds.
The Tunisian President warned those who rely on the passage of time, prescription, or forgetfulness to evade their responsibilities, stating that the rights of the Tunisian people remain imprescriptible within this process, regardless of whether the funds are located within the country or abroad. He recalled the sacrifices made by Tunisians and emphasized that recovered wealth must be used to serve the general interest and meet the population's expectations.
While maintaining a firm stance on recovering funds, President Saïed indicated that the path of reconciliation remains open to individuals wishing to regularize their situation. However, he cautioned against any attempts at blackmail, manipulation, or unjustified prolongation of procedures. He also called for reassuring citizens and restoring their trust in the state's ability to recover the sums that belong to them.
President Saïed has reiterated that neither years nor decades can justify abandoning the rights of the Tunisian people, reaffirming his determination to pursue the process of recovering funds until its completion. He emphasized that the improvement of procedures should not lead to laxism and that the rights of the people must be preserved.
The President's stance is seen as a message of firmness to those who rely on time or dilatory maneuvers to escape their obligations. The process of penal reconciliation aims to recover public funds and restore trust in the state's ability to manage public resources effectively. The implementation of this process will be closely watched by Tunisians and international observers alike.
Key points
- President Saïed reaffirms commitment to recovering public funds
- New regulations aim to accelerate penal reconciliation process
- President warns against attempts to evade responsibilities or manipulate procedures
