56 deputies demand extraordinary parliamentary session over national crises in Tunisia

The deputies cited repeated water and electricity cuts, rising prices, supply difficulties, and a deteriorating health situation amidst a heatwave. In a joint statement, the signatories highlighted a concerning state of affairs, including a decline in purchasing power and shortages of essential products and services. They also noted a significant worsening of the health situation and an increase in heatstroke victims, attributing these issues to a growing inability to manage crises and meet citizen needs.

The deputies asserted that parliamentary holidays should not mean a holiday from national responsibility and that the Assembly cannot remain detached from the concerns of Tunisians during this difficult period. They demanded the convocation of an extraordinary plenary session during the parliamentary recess, reminding that internal regulations permit such a convocation at the request of the President of the Republic or at least one-third of the deputies, based on a determined agenda. They also wish for relevant government members to participate in this session to explain the causes of the crises and present solutions.

This call comes after a similar extraordinary session on July 27, 2026, where no government members attended, leading to widespread criticism. The deputies are now explicitly calling for