Tunisia: A Cabinet Meeting was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri to review the draft 2026 economic budget. Zenzri stated on this occasion that the economic budget is a guiding document that helps achieve the principles of the Constitution, aimed to strengthen national sovereignty, consolidate confidence in the country’s own capabilities, and establish social justice among different groups.
According to Agence Tunis Afrique Presse, Zenzri pointed out that the draft 2026 economic budget represents an important step on the path of nation-building and development, reflecting national choices in accordance with the vision of President Kaïs Saïed. The objectives of the 2026 economic budget have been defined with the aim of achieving a balance between social justice and economic growth.
The Prime Minister further underlined that the 2026 economic budget testifies to the State’s orientations in social and economic fields. This will mark the beginning of the implementat
ion of the development plan for the period 2026-2030 and will contribute to achieving comprehensive development and social justice across all regions.
Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh presented a briefing on the draft 2026 economic budget, which includes programmes and measures under several axes. Axis 1 focuses on strengthening social achievements and improving living conditions by preserving the purchasing power of vulnerable and low-income groups, providing decent employment, developing the social security system, and ensuring access to decent housing.
Axis 2 emphasizes improving public infrastructure services, while Axis 3 involves developing and renewing the transport fleet. Axis 4 targets accelerating the implementation of public projects. In the social and economic fields, the Cabinet recommended strengthening the pillars of the social state, notably through employment initiatives, regularisation programmes for construction workers, and support for decent work with fair wages and so
cial protection.