Tunisian president’s transition plan risks stalling

Significance

Not all parties joined Ghannouchi. Three others -- Attayar, Ettakatol and Al Joumhouri -- held a separate conference saying they hold Ennahda responsible for the situation that led to Saied’s coup, and urged early elections, warning that the state is “threatened with collapse”.

Impacts

• The resignation of Saied’s powerful chief of staff is likely further to disrupt administration.
• A separate confrontation with powerful labour unions over planned economic reforms may present additional obstacles.
• Despite expressions of concern, Western governments will likely maintain economic support for fear of triggering further instability.