Outlet: Arab News

Language: English

Abstract: Amidst preparations for upcoming elections in Tunisia, President Kais Saied maneuvers to consolidate power, wielding constitutional changes to favor his hyper-presidency. The alterations undermine legislative authority, cementing a system where the government answers solely to the presidency. The opposition's boycott reflects disillusionment and an inability to unite against Saied's autocratic tendencies. Economic challenges, union strikes, and public discontent pose challenges to Saied's regime, yet disapproval within pro-regime ranks remains uncertain. Nonetheless, Saied's grip on power persists, casting doubt on Tunisia's political future beyond the upcoming elections.

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