Tunisia on Brink: President Saied Orders New Reform Team to Tackle Corruption and Lobbies Amid EU Pressure

President Kais Saied's call for new implementers to combat corruption and lobbies in administration marks a critical turning point in Tunisia's efforts to root out entrenched power structures. The country's struggle to implement meaningful reforms reflects broader global trends in corruption, populism, and democratic backsliding.

Tunisia, once the epicenter of the Arab Spring uprising that swept across the Middle East and North Africa in 2011, stands as a microcosm of the region's ongoing struggle with governance and democratic consolidation. Since Ben Ali's ouster in 2011, Tunisia has navigated a precarious balance between preserving its nascent democracy and navigating the complex web of regional and global politics that have long defined its relationship with the West.