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Executive branch Tunisia, in 35 editions.
The entry for Tunisia published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 30 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 30
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Gen. Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September 1989)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 2 April 1989 (next to be held NA April 1994); results - Gen. Zine el Abidine BEN ALI was reelected without opposition
- Chamber of Deputies:
- last held 2 April 1989 (next to be held NA April 1994);
- results - RCD 80.7%, independents/Islamists 13.7%, MDS 3.2%, other 2.4%;
- seats - (141 total) RCD 141
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Gen. Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September 1989)
President:
last held 2 April 1989 (next to be held NA April 1994); results - Gen. Zine
el Abidine BEN ALI was reelected without opposition
Chamber of Deputies:
last held 2 April 1989 (next to be held NA April 1994); results - RCD 80.7%,
independents/Islamists 13.7%, MDS 3.2%, other 2.4%; seats - (141 total) RCD
141
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 2 April 1989 (next to be held NA March 1994); results - Gen. Zine el Abidine BEN ALI was reelected without opposition
- Chamber of Deputies:
- last held 2 April 1989 (next to be held NA April 1994);
- results - RCD 80.7%, independents/Islamists 13.7%, MDS 3.2%, other 2.4%;
- seats - (141 total) RCD 141
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Gen. Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September 1989)
president, prime minister, CabinetPresident:
Chief of State:
President Gen. Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September 1989)
last held 2 April 1989 (next to be held NA April March 1994); results - Gen. Zine
el Abidine BEN ALI was reelected without opposition
Chamber of Deputies:
last held 2 April 1989 (next to be held NA April 1994); results - RCD 80.7%,
independents/Islamists 13.7%, MDS 3.2%, other 2.4%; seats - (141 total) RCD
141
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Gen. Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September 1989)
The entry for Tunisia did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987);
- election last held 20 March 1994 (next to be held NA 1999);
- results - President Zine el Abidine BEN ALI was reelected without opposition
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September 1989)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November
1987); election last held 20 March 1994 (next to be held NA 1999);
results - President Zine el Abidine BEN ALI was reelected without
opposition
head of government: Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September
1989)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987) was reelected for a five-year term by universal suffrage;
- election last held 20 March 1994 (next to be held NA 1999);
- results - President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI was reelected without opposition
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September 1989) was appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the president
chief of state: President Zine el El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November1987); 1987) was reelected for a five-year term by universal suffrage;
election last held 20 March 1994 (next to be held NA 1999);
- President Zine el El Abidine BEN ALI was reelected without
head of government: Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September
1989) was appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September 1989)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 20 March 1994 (next to be held NA 1999);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results :
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected without opposition; percent of vote - NA
chief of state: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November
1987) was reelected
head of government : Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September
1989)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term by universal suffrage; term;
election last held 20 March 1994 (next to be held NA 1999); results prime- minister appointed by the president
election results : President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI was reelected without oppositionhead of government: Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September opposition; percent of
1989) was appointed by the president
cabinet: CouncilMinisters was appointed by the president vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September 1989)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 20 March 1994 (next to be held NA 1999);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected without opposition; percent of vote-Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 99%
chief of state: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November
1987)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September
1989)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 20 March 1994 (next to be held NA 1999); prime
minister appointed by the president
election results : results: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected without
opposition; percent of vote - NA vote-Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 99%
- chief of state:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September 1989)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 20 March 1994 (next to be held NA 1999);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected without opposition; percent of vote--Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 99%
chief of state: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November
1987)
head of government: Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September
1989)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 20 March 1994 (next to be held NA 1999); prime
minister appointed by the president
election results: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected without
without opposition; percent of vote-Zine vote--Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 99%
- chief of state:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since NA November 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 24 October 1999 (next to be held NA 2004);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a third term without opposition; percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI nearly 100%
chief of state: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November
head of government: Prime Minister Hamed KAROUI (since 26 September NA November 1999)
1989)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;20 March 1994 24 October 1999 (next to be held NA 1999); 2004); prime
election results: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelectedvote--Zine vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 99% nearly 100%
- chief of state:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987) head of government: Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since 17 November 1999) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 24 October 1999 (next to be held NA 2004);
- prime minister appointed by the president election results: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a third term without opposition;
- percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI nearly 100%
chief of state: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)Hamed KAROUI Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since NA 17 November 1999)
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since 17 November 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 24 October 1999 (next to be held NA 2004);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a third term without opposition; percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI nearly 100%
chief of state: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
head of government: Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since 17 November 1999)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 24 October 1999 (next to be held NA 2004); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a third term without opposition; percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI nearly 100%
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since 17 November 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 24 October 2004 (next to be held October 2009);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a fourth term; percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 94.5%, Mohamed BOUCHIHA 3.8%, Mohamed Ali HALOUANI 1%
chief of state: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
head of government: Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since 17 November 1999)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 24 October 1999 2004 (next to be held NA 2004); October 2009); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a third term without opposition; fourth term; percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI nearly 100% 94.5%, Mohamed BOUCHIHA 3.8%, Mohamed Ali HALOUANI 1%
- chief of state:
- President Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since 17 November 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits);
- election last held 24 October 2004 (next to be held October 2009);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a fourth term; percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 94.5%, Mohamed BOUCHIHA 3.8%, Mohamed Ali HALOUANI 1%
chief of state: President Zine El el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
head of government: Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since 17 November 1999)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (no term limits); election last held 24 October 2004 (next to be held October 2009); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a fourth term; percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 94.5%, Mohamed BOUCHIHA 3.8%, Mohamed Ali HALOUANI 1%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since 17 November 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 24 October 2004 (next to be held in October 2009);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a fourth term; percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 94.5%, Mohamed BOUCHIHA 3.8%, Mohamed Ali HALOUANI 1%
chief of state: President Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
head of government: Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since 17 November 1999)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24 October 2004 (next to be held in October 2009); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a fourth term; percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 94.5%, Mohamed BOUCHIHA 3.8%, Mohamed Ali HALOUANI 1%
- chief of state:
- President Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since 17 November 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 25 October 2009 (next to be held in October 2014);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a fifth term;
- percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 89.6%, Mohamed BOUCHIHA 5%, Ahmed INOUBLI 3.8%, Ahmed BRAHIM 1.6%;
- voter turnout 89.4%
chief of state:
President Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
head of government:
Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since 17 November 1999)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 24 25 October 2004 2009 (next to be held in October 2009); 2014); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a fourth fifth term; percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 94.5%, 89.6%, Mohamed BOUCHIHA 5%, Ahmed INOUBLI 3.8%, Mohamed Ali HALOUANI 1% Ahmed BRAHIM 1.6%; voter turnout 89.4%
- chief of state:
- President Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since 17 November 1999)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 25 October 2009 (next to be held in October 2014);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a fifth term;
- percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 89.6%, Mohamed BOUCHIHA 5%, Ahmed INOUBLI 3.8%, Ahmed BRAHIM 1.6%;
- voter turnout 89.4%
chief of state:
President Zine el Abidine BEN ALI (since 7 November 1987)
head of government:
Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI (since 17 November 1999)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held on 25 October 2009 (next to be held in October 2014); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a fifth term; percent of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 89.6%, Mohamed BOUCHIHA 5%, Ahmed INOUBLI 3.8%, Ahmed BRAHIM 1.6%; voter turnout 89.4%
- chief of state:
- President Moncef MARZOUKI (since 13 December 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hamadi JEBALI (since 14 December 2011)
- cabinet:
Prime Minister JEBALI was asked to form a new government on 14 December 2011
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by Constituent Assembly;
- election last held on 12 December 2011(next to be held NA);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President MARZOUKI elected by Constituent Assembly with 153 of 156 votes
chief of state:
President Zine el Abidine BEN ALI Moncef MARZOUKI (since 7 November 1987) 13 December 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Mohamed GHANNOUCHI Hamadi JEBALI (since 17 November 1999) 14 December 2011)
cabinet:Council of Ministers appointed by the president Prime Minister JEBALI was asked to form a new government on 14 December 2011
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (no term limits); Constituent Assembly; election last held on 25 October 2009 (next 12 December 2011(next to be held in October 2014); NA); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President Zine El Abidine BEN ALI reelected for a fifth term; percent MARZOUKI elected by Constituent Assembly with 153 of vote - Zine El Abidine BEN ALI 89.6%, Mohamed BOUCHIHA 5%, Ahmed INOUBLI 3.8%, Ahmed BRAHIM 1.6%; voter turnout 89.4% 156 votes
note: Tunisia's interim government was appointed in December 2011 and will remain in power pending drafting of a new constitution and holding of general elections in 2013
- chief of state:
- Interim President Moncef MARZOUKI (since 12 December 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hamadi JEBALI (since 14 December 2011)
- cabinet:
Prime Minister JEBALI was asked to form a new government on 14 December 2011
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by Constituent Assembly;
- election last held on 12 December 2011(next to be held by March 2013);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President MARZOUKI elected by Constituent Assembly with 153 of 156 votes
note:
Tunisia's interim government was appointed in December 2011 and will remain in power pending drafting of a new constitution and holding of general elections in 2013
chief of state:
Interim President Moncef MARZOUKI (since 13 12 December 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Hamadi JEBALI (since 14 December 2011)
cabinet:
Prime Minister JEBALI was asked to form a new government on 14 December 2011
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by Constituent Assembly; election last held on 12 December 2011(next to be held NA); by March 2013); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President MARZOUKI elected by Constituent Assembly with 153 of 156 votes
note: Tunisia's interim government was appointed in December 2011 and will remain in power pending drafting of a new constitution and holding of general elections in 2013
- chief of state:
- President Moncef MARZOUKI (since 12 December 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ali LAAREYDH (since 27 February 2013)
- cabinet:
selected by the prime minister and approved by the Constituent Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by Constituent Assembly;
- election last held on 12 December 2011(next to be held in 2013);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President MARZOUKI elected by Constituent Assembly with 153 of 156 votes
note:
Tunisia's interim government was appointed in December 2011 and will remain in power pending drafting of a new constitution and holding of general elections in 2013
chief of state:Interim President Moncef MARZOUKI (since 12 December 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Hamadi JEBALI Ali LAAREYDH (since 14 December 2011) 27 February 2013)
cabinet:Prime Minister JEBALI was asked to form a new government on 14 December 2011 selected by the prime minister and approved by the Constituent Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by Constituent Assembly; election last held on 12 December 2011(next to be held by March in 2013); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President MARZOUKI elected by Constituent Assembly with 153 of 156 votes
the interim government remains in power pending a general election slated for late 2014
- chief of state:
- President Moncef MARZOUKI (since 12 December 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mehdi JOMAA (since 29 January 2014)
- cabinet:
selected by the prime minister and approved by the Constituent Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by Constituent Assembly;
- election last held on 12 December 2011 (next to be held NA);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- President MARZOUKI re-elected president; Constituent Assembly vote - 153 of 156
note: the interim government
Tunisia'swas appointed in December 2011 and will remain remains in power pending drafting of a new constitution and holding of general elections in 2013 election slated for late 2014
chief of state:
President Moncef MARZOUKI (since 12 December 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Ali LAAREYDH Mehdi JOMAA (since 27 February 2013) 29 January 2014)
cabinet:
selected by the prime minister and approved by the Constituent Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by Constituent Assembly; election last held on 12 December 2011(next 2011 (next to be held in 2013); NA); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
President MARZOUKI elected by re-elected president; Constituent Assembly with vote - 153 of 156 votes
- chief of state:
- President Beji CAID ESSEBSI (since 31 December 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Habib ESSID (since 6 February 2015)
- cabinet:
- selected by the prime minister and approved by the Constituent Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 November and 21 December 2014 (next to be held in 2019);
- following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the majority party or major coalition and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Beji CAID ESSEBSI elected president; percent of vote in runoff - Beji CAID ESSEBSI (Tunisia's Call) 55.7%, Moncef MARZOUKI (CPR) 44.3%
the interim government remains in power pending a general election slated for late 2014chief of state:Moncef MARZOUKI Beji CAID ESSEBSI (since 12 31 December 2011) 2014)
head of government:Mehdi JOMAA Habib ESSID (since 29 January 2014) 6 February 2015)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by
elections:Constituent Assembly; absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 23 November and 21 December 2011 2014 (next to be held NA); in 2019); following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the majority party or major coalition and appointed by the president
election results:
President MARZOUKI re-electedConstituent Assembly percent of vote in runoff - 153 of 156 Beji CAID ESSEBSI (Tunisia's Call) 55.7%, Moncef MARZOUKI (CPR) 44.3%
- chief of state:
- President Beji CAID ESSEBSI (since 31 December 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Youssef CHAHED (since 27 August 2016)
- cabinet:
- selected by the prime minister and approved by the Constituent Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 November and 21 December 2014 (next to be held in 2019);
- following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the majority party or majority coalition and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Beji CAID ESSEBSI elected president; percent of vote in runoff - Beji CAID ESSEBSI (Tunisia's Call) 55.7%, Moncef MARZOUKI (CPR) 44.3%
chief of state: President Beji CAID ESSEBSI (since 31 December 2014)
head of government: Prime Minister Habib ESSID Youssef CHAHED (since 6 February 2015) 27 August 2016)
cabinet: selected by the prime minister and approved by the Constituent Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 November and 21 December 2014 (next to be held in 2019); following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the majority party or major majority coalition and appointed by the president
election results: Beji CAID ESSEBSI elected president; percent of vote in runoff - Beji CAID ESSEBSI (Tunisia's Call) 55.7%, Moncef MARZOUKI (CPR) 44.3%
- chief of state:
- President Beji CAID ESSEBSI (since 31 December 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Youssef CHAHED (since 27 August 2016)
- cabinet:
- selected by the prime minister and approved by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 November and 21 December 2014 (next to be held in 2019);
- following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the majority party or majority coalition and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Beji CAID ESSEBSI elected president; percent of vote in runoff - Beji CAID ESSEBSI (Call for Tunisia) 55.7%, Moncef MARZOUKI (CPR) 44.3%
chief of state: President Beji CAID ESSEBSI (since 31 December 2014)
head of government: Prime Minister Youssef CHAHED (since 27 August 2016)
cabinet: selected by the prime minister and approved by the Constituent Assembly of the Representatives of the People
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 November and 21 December 2014 (next to be held in 2019); following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the majority party or majority coalition and appointed by the president
election results: Beji CAID ESSEBSI elected president; percent of vote in runoff - Beji CAID ESSEBSI (Tunisia's Call) (Call for Tunisia) 55.7%, Moncef MARZOUKI (CPR) 44.3%
- chief of state:
- President Beji CAID ESSEBSI (since 31 December 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Youssef CHAHED (since 27 August 2016)
- cabinet:
- selected by the prime minister and approved by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 November with a runoff on 21 December 2014 (next to be held in 2019);
- following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the majority party or majority coalition and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Beji CAID ESSEBSI elected president in second round; percent of vote - Beji CAID ESSEBSI (Call for Tunisia Party) 55.7%, Moncef MARZOUKI (CPR) 44.3%
chief of state: President Beji CAID ESSEBSI (since 31 December 2014)
head of government: Prime Minister Youssef CHAHED (since 27 August 2016)
cabinet: selected by the prime minister and approved by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 November and with a runoff on 21 December 2014 (next to be held in 2019); following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the majority party or majority coalition and appointed by the president
election results: Beji CAID ESSEBSI elected president; president in second round; percent of vote in runoff - Beji CAID ESSEBSI (Call for Tunisia) Tunisia Party) 55.7%, Moncef MARZOUKI (CPR) 44.3%
- chief of state:
- President Kais SAIED (elected 13 October, sworn in 23 October 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Youssef CHAHED (since 27 August 2016); on 15 November 2019, President SAIED asks Habib JEMLI to form a government
- cabinet:
- selected by the prime minister and approved by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 15 September 2019 with a runoff on 13 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the majority party or majority coalition and appointed by the president
- election results:
- first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI(independent) 10.7%,Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%;
- runoff - Kais SAIED elected president;
- Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
chief of state: President Beji CAID ESSEBSI (since 31 December 2014) Kais SAIED (elected 13 October, sworn in 23 October 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Youssef CHAHED (since 27 August 2016) 2016); on 15 November 2019, President SAIED asks Habib JEMLI to form a government
cabinet: selected by the prime minister and approved by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 November 15 September 2019 with a runoff on 21 December 2014 13 October 2019 (next to be held in 2019); 2024); following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the majority party or majority coalition and appointed by the president
election results: Beji CAID ESSEBSI elected president in second round; percent first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of vote Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI(independent) 10.7%,Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%; runoff - Beji CAID ESSEBSI (Call for Tunisia Party) 55.7%, Moncef MARZOUKI (CPR) 44.3% Kais SAIED elected president; Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
- chief of state:
- President Kais SAIED (elected 13 October, sworn in 23 October 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hichem MECHICHI (since 2 September 2020)
- cabinet:
- selected by the prime minister and approved by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 15 September 2019 with a runoff on 13 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the winning party or winning coalition and appointed by the president
- election results:
- first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI(independent) 10.7%,Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%;
- runoff - Kais SAIED elected president;
- Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
chief of state: President Kais SAIED (elected 13 October, sworn in 23 October 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Youssef CHAHED Hichem MECHICHI (since 27 August 2016); on 15 November 2019, President SAIED asks Habib JEMLI to form a government 2 September 2020)
cabinet: selected by the prime minister and approved by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 15 September 2019 with a runoff on 13 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024); following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the majority winning party or majority winning coalition and appointed by the president
election results: first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI(independent) 10.7%,Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%; runoff - Kais SAIED elected president; Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
- chief of state:
- President Kais SAIED (elected 13 October, sworn in 23 October 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Najla Bouden ROMDHANE (since 11 October 2021)
- cabinet:
- selected by the prime minister and approved by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 15 September 2019 with a runoff on 13 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the winning party or winning coalition and appointed by the president
- election results:
- first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI(independent) 10.7%,Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%;
- runoff - Kais SAIED elected president;
- Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
chief of state: President Kais SAIED (elected 13 October, sworn in 23 October 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Hichem MECHICHI Najla Bouden ROMDHANE (since 2 September 2020) 11 October 2021)
cabinet: selected by the prime minister and approved by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 15 September 2019 with a runoff on 13 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024); following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the winning party or winning coalition and appointed by the president
election results: first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI(independent) 10.7%,Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%; runoff - Kais SAIED elected president; Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
- chief of state:
- President Kais SAIED (elected 13 October, sworn in 23 October 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Najla BOUDEN Romdhane (since 11 October 2021)
- cabinet:
- selected by the prime minister and approved by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People;
- note - on 11 October 2021, SAIED and BOUDEN appointed a new cabinet without approval by the suspended parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 15 September 2019 with a runoff on 13 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the majority party or majority coalition and appointed by the president
- election results:
- 2019: percent vote in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI(independent) 10.7%,Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%;
- percent of vote in second round - Kais SAIED elected president;
- Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
chief of state: President Kais SAIED (elected 13 October, sworn in 23 October 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Najla Bouden ROMDHANE BOUDEN Romdhane (since 11 October 2021)
cabinet: selected by the prime minister and approved by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People People; note - on 11 October 2021, SAIED and BOUDEN appointed a new cabinet without approval by the suspended parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 15 September 2019 with a runoff on 13 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024); following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the winning majority party or winning majority coalition and appointed by the president
election results: 2019: percent vote in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI(independent) 10.7%,Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%; runoff percent of vote in second round - Kais SAIED elected president; Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
- chief of state:
- President Kais SAIED (since 23 October 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ahmed HACHANI (since 1 August 2023)
- cabinet:
- prime minister appointed by the president; cabinet members appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 15 September 2019 with a runoff on 13 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024)
- election results:
- Kais SAIED elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI (independent) 10.7%, Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%;
- percent of vote in second round - Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
note: the president can dismiss any member of government on his own initiative or in consultation with the prime minister
chief of state: President Kais SAIED (elected 13 October, sworn in (since 23 October 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Najla BOUDEN Romdhane Ahmed HACHANI (since 11 October 2021) 1 August 2023)
cabinet: selected by the prime minister and approved appointed by the Assembly of the Representatives of the People; note - on 11 October 2021, SAIED and BOUDEN appointed a new president; cabinet without approval members appointed by the suspended parliament president in consultation with the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 15 September 2019 with a runoff on 13 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024); following legislative elections, the prime minister is selected by the majority party or majority coalition and appointed by the president 2024)
election results: 2019:
Kais SAIED elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI(independent) 10.7%,Youssef ZBIDI (independent) 10.7%, Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%; percent of vote in second round - Kais SAIED elected president; Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
note: the president can dismiss any member of government on his own initiative or in consultation with the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Kais SAIED (since 23 October 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kamel MADDOURI (since 7 August 2024); President Kais SAIED dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed HACHANI the same day he appointed Kamel MADDOURI
- cabinet:
- prime minister appointed by the president; cabinet members appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 6 October 2024 (next to be held in 2029)
- election results:
2024: Kais SAIED reelected president in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 90.7%, Ayachi ZAMMEL (Long Live Tunisia) 7.3%, Zouhair MAGHZAOUI (People's Movement) 2%
- 2019: Kais SAIED elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI (independent) 10.7%, Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%;
- percent of vote in second round - Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
note: the president can dismiss any member of government on his own initiative or in consultation with the prime minister
chief of state: President Kais SAIED (since 23 October 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Ahmed HACHANI Kamel MADDOURI (since 1 7 August 2023) 2024); President Kais SAIED dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed HACHANI the same day he appointed Kamel MADDOURI
cabinet: prime minister appointed by the president; cabinet members appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 15 September 2019 with a runoff on 13 6 October 2019 2024 (next to be held in 2024) 2029)
election results: 2024: Kais SAIED reelected president in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 90.7%, Ayachi ZAMMEL (Long Live Tunisia) 7.3%, Zouhair MAGHZAOUI (People's Movement) 2%
2019: Kais SAIED elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI (independent) 10.7%, Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%; percent of vote in second round - Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
note: the president can dismiss any member of government on his own initiative or in consultation with the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Kais SAIED (since 23 October 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sarra ZAAFRANI Zenzri (since 21 March 2025)
- cabinet:
- prime minister appointed by the president; cabinet members appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- 6 October 2024
- election results:
2024: Kais SAIED reelected president in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 90.7%, Ayachi ZAMMEL (Long Live Tunisia) 7.3%, Zouhair MAGHZAOUI (People's Movement) 2%
- 2019: Kais SAIED elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI (independent) 10.7%, Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%;
- percent of vote in second round - Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
- expected date of next election:
- 2029
note: the president can dismiss any member of government on his own initiative or in consultation with the prime minister
chief of state: President Kais SAIED (since 23 October 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Kamel MADDOURI Sarra ZAAFRANI Zenzri (since 7 August 2024); President Kais SAIED dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed HACHANI the same day he appointed Kamel MADDOURI 21 March 2025)
cabinet: prime minister appointed by the president; cabinet members appointed by the president in consultation with the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on term)
most recent election date: 6 October 2024 (next to be held in 2029)
election results:
2024: Kais SAIED reelected president in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 90.7%, Ayachi ZAMMEL (Long Live Tunisia) 7.3%, Zouhair MAGHZAOUI (People's Movement) 2%
2019: Kais SAIED elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Kais SAIED (independent) 18.4%, Nabil KAROUI (Heart of Tunisia) 15.6%, Abdelfattah MOUROU (Nahda Movement) 12.9%, Abdelkrim ZBIDI (independent) 10.7%, Youssef CHAHED (Long Live Tunisia) 7.4%, Safi SAID (independent) 7.1%, Lotfi MRAIHI (Republican People's Union) 6.6%, other 21.3%; percent of vote in second round - Kais SAIED 72.7%, Nabil KAROUI 27.3%
expected date of next election: 2029
note: the president can dismiss any member of government on his own initiative or in consultation with the prime minister
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