President of the Republic, Kaïs Saïed, Receives Team Tasked with Addressing Environmental Crisis in Gabès
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, President Kaïs Saïed received the team responsible for developing urgent solutions to the critical environmental situation in the Gabès governorate at the Carthage Palace.
Discussion of Immediate Measures
The meeting focused on a set of immediate measures aimed at putting an end to what the Head of State described as an ecological catastrophe. The President reaffirmed his daily monitoring of the situation's evolution, while praising the exemplary national awareness demonstrated by the inhabitants of Gabès and the work carried out by the dedicated team. He emphasized the need to incorporate the proposed solutions into a global strategic vision for all regions of the country, recalling that environmental issues transcend the local framework.
Causes of the Crisis
President Saïed further stressed that the current deterioration would not have reached such a level if maintenance, upkeep, and equipment renewal operations had been carried out in a timely manner. He denounced the cumulative effects of corruption, anarchic recruitment, and decisions dictated by political considerations rather than scientific criteria. The Head of State also mentioned previous attempts to sell the chemical complex and other public facilities, pointing to persistent corrupt practices. He cited the example of repeated contracts awarded to the same company, despite ineffective interventions that led to recurrent breakdowns.
Call to Action
Asserting that "the situation can no longer continue," the President recalled the fundamental right of the population to a healthy and pollution-free environment. He instructed the team to finalize its conclusive report within the coming days and to initiate the necessary procedures to durably address the environmental situation in Gabès. In conclusion, the Head of State called for a sense of national duty, urging everyone to prioritize the national interest and counter any attempts to weaken Tunisia.
