Tunisia presidency budget to rise 8.22% in 2027
The presidency's 2027 budget will be 248.576 million dinars, up from 2026, according to Mourad Heloumi.
Tunisia's presidency will receive a budget of 248.576 million dinars in 2027, an increase of 8.22% compared to 2026. Mourad Heloumi, the first advisor to the president for common services, presented this figure on Wednesday, November 11, during a review of the presidency's draft budget at the Assembly of People's Representatives. The funds are allocated to national security and external relations, presidential security and protection, and steering and support programs.
Heloumi highlighted national security strategies including counter-terrorism (2023-2027), border security (2024-2028), cybersecurity (2026-2030), and pharmaceutical strategy (2025-2034). The presidency also supported the development of a national artificial intelligence strategy focused on ethical use and development goals. Discussions also covered combating drug trafficking, human trafficking, irregular migration, and road safety, emphasizing inter-institutional coordination.
The administrative mediator's office received 2,405 requests in 2025, processing 1,629, a reported 21.5% increase. The Fida Foundation, supporting victims of terror attacks, and the Tunisian Institute for Strategic Studies were also mentioned. Administrative and financial control focused on 51 reports from control bodies and 21 inspection reports, examining procedures and cereal import-export operations.
Why it mattersThe Tunisian presidency's budget for 2027 has been set at 248.576 million dinars, an increase of 8.22% from the previous year.