Tunisia: ARP Bureau Transmits Finance Bill and 2027 Draft Budget to the Finance and Budget Commission

Written by: Adel Khelifi on October 16, 2026

The president of the Assembly of the People’s Representatives (ARP), Brahim Bouderbala, presided, this Friday, October 16, 2026, over the 20th meeting of the Assembly’s Bureau for the fourth ordinary parliamentary session, announced the ARP in a statement.

At the outset of its work, the Bureau approved the summary of the minutes of the meeting of the Presidents’ Conference, held on October 8, 2026, and authorized its publication in accordance with the provisions of Article 48 of the internal regulations, notably its last paragraph.

The Bureau of the Assembly also decided to transmit the Finance Bill for the year 2027 as well as the 2027 economic budget project to the Finance and Budget Commission.

In this framework, it approved the allocation of the missions and special missions listed in the State budget project for 2027 among the different standing committees.

Furthermore, the members of the Bureau were informed of the vacancy of a seat in the Assembly of the Representatives of the People, corresponding to the El Kabaria electoral district, in the Tunis Governorate, and of its filling.

The Bureau also set Tuesday, October 27, 2026, as the date for the inaugural plenary session of the fifth ordinary parliamentary session 2026-2027. On this occasion, it examined the agenda for that session.

Continuing its work, the Bureau examined the transmission of 110 written questions to the concerned government members, in accordance with the provisions of Article 129 of the internal regulations, notably its third paragraph.

Finally, the members of the Bureau devoted the last part of their meeting to the examination of the international activities of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People.

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Adel Khelifi

Adel Khelifi

My name is Adel Khelifi, and I’m a journalist based in Tunis with a passion for telling local stories to a global audience. I cover current affairs, culture, and social issues with a focus on clarity and context. I believe journalism should connect people, not just inform them.