Financial and Budget Commission Examines Economic and Financial Reforms

The Financial and Budget Commission of the Assembly of Representatives of the People (ARP) held its periodic meeting on Monday to discuss various issues related to economic and financial reform projects, including proposals for a new exchange law and the 2027 budget law.

Accelerating the Examination of the Exchange Law Proposal

The commission emphasized the need to accelerate the examination of the proposal for a law regulating exchange infractions, which was sent back to the plenary session on April 14, 2026, for further examination. The commission considers this dossier a priority for both economic and legislative reasons.

Programming Auditions with Key Stakeholders

In this context, the commission decided to schedule auditions with the General Directorate of Customs and representatives of the Ministry of Finance to develop a legislative procedure that meets the needs of the national economy while respecting the balance between the legislative and executive powers and the independence of the monetary institution.

Audition with the Tunisian Union of Industry, Commerce, and Artisanat

The commission also announced that it will hold an audition on April 30, 2026, with representatives of the Tunisian Union of Industry, Commerce, and Artisanat regarding the proposal for a new exchange code law. This will be part of a broader participatory process involving various stakeholders in the exchange sector, in parallel with an academic day at the parliamentary academy to deepen the proposed provisions.

Budget Law 2027

Regarding the budget law, the commission president, Maher Ktari, reported that a letter has been sent to the Assembly's bureau to examine the possibility of inviting parliamentary blocs to submit proposals for preliminary articles to be inserted into the 2027 budget law project.

Strengthening Coordination between Institutions

The commission also highlighted the importance of strengthening coordination between the legislative institution and national structures, including the Central Bank of Tunisia, to support economic reforms and consolidate transparency in external debt and state financial commitments.

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