Both domestically and internationally, Kaïs Saïed is attracting more and more criticism. He is notably challenged now by the UGTT. The powerful Tunisian trade union center has announced that June 16 will be a day of national strike in the public sector in Tunisia. A decision that comes as trade unionists have been trying to make their disapprovals of the policy implemented by the Tunisian president heard for weeks.
With our correspondent in Tunis, Amira Souilem
This is a blow for the presidency. The UGTT – a powerful Tunisian trade union center – has announced that June 16 will be the day of a national strike in the public sector in Tunisia.
A decision that comes as trade unionists have been trying to make their disapprovals of the policy implemented by the Tunisian president heard for weeks. About ten days ago, they had decided to boycott the so-called national dialogue.
This was to lead to the creation of a new republic. But the UGTT believes that its participation would have been useless because the substantive decisions were already taken by the executive without any consultation.
In addition to this political snub, the union now intends to challenge the government on the economy. While inflation is galloping, he asks for an increase in wages.
In addition to domestic protest, Kaïs Saïed must also face growing international reprobation. The United States – through the voice of their Secretary of State – have already made it known that their financial aid would henceforth be conditional on democratic pledges from Tunis.
Even the Algerian big brother, usually quite conciliatory, lectured his neighbor last week. Abdelmajjid Tebboune, the Algerian president, having invited Tunis to ” return to the democratic path. »
Criticized inside and outside the country, Kaïs Saïed remains for the moment straight in his boots and maintains his roadmap.