Tunisian Government Announces Measures to Boost Employment and Social Welfare
The Tunisian government has unveiled a series of measures aimed at revitalizing employment in the public sector and strengthening the social role of the state, as part of the 2026 Finance Bill (PLF). The document has been submitted to Parliament for review.
Key Provisions of the 2026 Finance Bill
- The creation of new positions in the public sector starting from next year, primarily targeting higher education graduates and long-term unemployed individuals.
- The regularization of various categories of workers, including contract agents, construction workers, and substitute teachers, who will be gradually integrated into the public sector.
Public Sector Employment
The article 9 of the bill sets the total number of authorized agents in the public sector at 687,000 for the year 2026. This figure includes employees from ministries, regional services, and public establishments attached to the state budget.
Promotion of Housing Rights
In addition to public employment, the government is also emphasizing the promotion of housing rights. The PLF plans to expand the scope of intervention of the Housing Promotion Fund to benefit salaried employees. This fund will now be able to contribute to the financing of social housing and the development of residential plots in partnership with:
- The Tunisian National Real Estate Company (Snit)
- The Social Housing Promotion Company (Sprols)
- The Housing Land Agency (AFH) The modalities will be specified by decree.
Next Steps
The Bureau of the Assembly will meet on Thursday, October 16, 2025, to examine the Finance Bill, transmit it to specialized committees, and set the schedule for plenary sessions dedicated to its discussion and adoption.
