News - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/tunisia/news/?xtor=RSS-1 en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480415 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Tunisia – Meeting between Catherine Colonna and her counterpart (30 May 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/tunisia/news/article/tunisia-meeting-between-catherine-colonna-and-her-counterpart-30-may-2023?xtor=RSS-1 On 30 May 2023, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna hosted her Tunisian counterpart, Nabil Ammar, in Paris. This first meeting provided the opportunity to take stock of the primary areas of bilateral cooperation. Catherine Colonna reaffirmed France's full support of the economic reforms that Tunisia will be undertaking in order to ensure its development and preserve its social model, as well as France's support in the discussions that are under way with the IMF. This (…) 2023-05-31 08:39:15 57987_273554 Tunisia – Attack in Djerba (10.05.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/tunisia/news/article/tunisia-attack-in-djerba-10-05-23?xtor=RSS-1 France was appalled and deeply saddened to learn of the attack perpetrated at the El Ghriba synagogue in Djerba, which claimed the lives of four people including one French national, worshippers and members of the Tunisian security forces. It utterly condemns this heinous act, perpetrated during an annual Jewish pilgrimage and painfully echoing the suicide attack that killed 21 people in the same synagogue in 2002. We extend our sincerest condolences to the bereaved and express our (…) 2023-05-10 12:34:23 57987_273112 Tunisia - Q&A from the press briefing (18 April 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/tunisia/news/article/tunisia-q-a-from-the-press-briefing-18-april-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Q: Does France have any comment on the arrest of Rached Ghannouchi? A: We learned of this new arrest, which is part of a wave of troubling arrests. France reaffirms its commitment to free expression and respect for the rule of law. We call on the Tunisian authorities to respect the independence of the judiciary and the rights of the defense. 2023-04-18 19:07:00 57987_272620 Tunisia - Q&A from the press briefing (24 Feb. 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/tunisia/news/article/tunisia-q-a-from-the-press-briefing-24-feb-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Q: What is France's reaction to the series of arrests in Tunisia? A: France expresses its concern regarding the recent waves of arrests in Tunisia and calls on the Tunisian authorities to ensure that individual liberties and civil liberties are respected, in particular the freedom of expression. Since 2011, Tunisia has made considerable progress with regard to the rule of law and civil liberties. These democratic advances must be (…) 2023-02-24 16:15:58 57987_271734 Tunisia – Preliminary results of the first round of the legislative elections (19 Dec. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/tunisia/news/article/tunisia-preliminary-results-of-the-first-round-of-the-legislative-elections-19?xtor=RSS-1 France takes note of the preliminary results of the first round of Tunisian legislative elections and the low turnout reported by the Tunisia's Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE). France reiterates its full support for Tunisia and the Tunisian people as their country tackles the political, economic and social challenges it is currently facing. We underscore the need to swiftly undertake the reforms that are necessary to ensure the country's stability and future prosperity. (…) 2022-12-20 09:10:10 57987_270565 Tunisia – Conversation between Catherine Colonna and her counterpart (21 Jul. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/tunisia/news/article/tunisia-conversation-between-catherine-colonna-and-her-counterpart-21-jul-2022?xtor=RSS-1 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna spoke yesterday with her Tunisian counterpart, Othman Jerandi. She reiterated France's support for Tunisia and the Tunisian people amid the economic and social challenges the country is facing. She hailed the constructive dialogue between Tunisian authorities and teams from the International Monetary Fund in Tunisia over the past few days. She called on the Tunisian government to continue its efforts to reach an agreement with the (…) 2022-07-22 17:04:43 57987_267845 Tunisia - Q&A (05 Apr. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/tunisia/news/article/tunisia-q-a-05-apr-2022?xtor=RSS-1 Q - What is your reaction to the announcement that the Tunisian parliament has been dissolved? A - France would like to express its concern over the most recent developments in Tunisia. We reiterate the value that we place on respect for the rule of law and for the independence of the judiciary. We want to see Tunisian institutions resume normal operations as soon as possible so that they can respond to the economic and social emergency. With all due respect for Tunisia's sovereignty, (…) 2022-04-06 15:38:21 57987_265823 Tunisia - Q&A from the press briefing (24 Aug. 21) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/tunisia/news/article/tunisia-q-a-from-the-press-briefing-24-aug-21?xtor=RSS-1 Q: Tunisian President Kais Saied has extended until further notice the freezing of Parliament. Is France worried about this new development? A: France is continuing to closely monitor the political situation in Tunisia. It has taken note of the decision by President Kais Saied to extend the state of emergency declared on July 25. France hopes that Tunisia will be able to address the economic, social and health challenges facing the country as swiftly as possible. France stands alongside (…) 2021-08-25 17:56:52 57987_260959 Tunisia – Conversation between Jean-Yves Le Drian and his Tunisian counterpart (28 Jul. 2021) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/tunisia/news/article/tunisia-conversation-between-jean-yves-le-drian-and-his-tunisian-counterpart-28?xtor=RSS-1 Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a conversation today with his Tunisian counterpart, Mr Othman Jerandi, with whom he has been in close contact over recent days. He said the French authorities are following the situation in Tunisia with the closest attention. He emphasized the importance of swiftly appointing a prime minister and forming a government capable of meeting Tunisians' expectations, amid the crisis the country is going through. In this regard, he (…) 2021-07-28 17:24:05 57987_260511 Tunisia (26 Jul. 2021) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/tunisia/news/article/tunisia-26-jul-2021?xtor=RSS-1 France has taken note of the decisions announced by the Tunisian president yesterday evening. France is following developments in the political situation in Tunisia with the greatest attention. It is calling for respect for the rule of law and for the return, as swiftly as possible, to the normal functioning of the institutions, which must be able to focus on the response to the health, economic and social crisis. While fully respecting Tunisia's sovereignty, France also calls for all of (…) 2021-07-27 08:35:31 57987_260463