The Latest Breaking News from Tunisia

The legislation acknowledges that President Kais Saied has taken steps to undermine Tunisia’s democratic institutions.

Jailed Ennahdha party leader Sahbi Atig is no longer able to walk or talk, his wife says.

The EU hopes to stem the number of refugees departing for Europe from the country’s coast during an economic crisis.

The merger was finalised just under three months after a rapid agreement brokered by the Swiss government. Meanwhile, European leaders are exerting pressure on Tunisia to accept a $1.9 billion IMF bailout. In other news, financier George Soros is transferring control of his $25 billion empire to his 37-year-old son.

The European Union on Sunday offered millions of euros in financial support to Tunisia, to boost its economy and reduce the flow of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea into Europe.

The EU is considering a major financial package for the cash-strapped nation amid a growing refugee and migrant crisis.

Ursula von der Leyen says €900m will be macrofinancial assistance while €105m will help combat people-smuggling

Tunisia is hosting the leaders of Italy, the Netherlands and the European Union on Sunday for talks aimed at smoothing the way for an international bailout and restoring stability to a country that has become a major source of migration to Europe.

Tunisia is hosting the leaders of Italy, the Netherlands and the European Union for talks aimed at smoothing the way for an international bailout