Parliamentary immunity lifted for ten deputies in closed session, sparking communication concerns

While the Parliament confirmed the session, it did not officially release the exact number or names of the deputies involved, leading to speculation. Information gradually emerged through social media posts and statements from the deputies themselves. Ten deputies had their immunity lifted, including Fatma Mseddi, Anouar Marzouki, Aziz Belakhdher, Youssef Tarchoun, Majdoline Ouerghi, Sami Toujani, Faouzi Daassi, and Mohamed Ben Ahmed.

Many of the deputies stated their decision was voluntary, aiming to allow the justice system to proceed with cases against them, primarily related to electoral disputes. Fatma Mseddi, for instance, confirmed her involvement to facilitate a legal procedure initiated against her in 2019, describing it as a "highly political case." She also submitted a bill to ensure the effective application of judicial decisions.

Youssef Tarchoun emphasized that the decisions were made "at the request, with insistence and voluntarily" by the deputies. Mohamed Ben Ahmed, president of the Committee on Internal Regulations, Electoral Laws, Parliamentary Laws and Electoral Function, stated that eleven deputies requested the lifting of their immunity, with nearly 90% of cases concerning electoral offenses. He rejected the idea that this was a political or electoral strategy, asserting they were