Another round of political dealmaking is ahead after Tunisian Parliament gives no-confidence vote

Tunis (dpa) – The Tunisian Parliament voted late Saturday for withdrawing confidence from the government of Prime Minister Habib Essid, clearing the way for forming a unity cabinet. Some 118 lawmakers voted for the no-confidence motion, against three with 27 abstentions. Last month, President Beji Caid Essebsi called for forming a national unity government to revitalize…

Tunisia: MPs vote to oust PM Habib Essid

MPs in Tunisia’s parliament have overwhelmingly voted to dismiss Prime Minister Habib Essid from office. The no-confidence ballot stemmed from discontent over delays in implementing a financial reform package aimed at creating economic growth and jobs. A total of 118 parliamentarians voted against Essid, while just three were in favour, meaning his government is effectively sacked.…