Kaïs Saïed “the 2026 salary increases are not an isolated case”

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 28 November 2025

President of the Republic, Kaïs Saïed, Receives Minister of Social Affairs

The President of the Republic, Kaïs Saïed, received the Minister of Social Affairs, Issam Lahmar, on Thursday, November 27, at the Carthage Palace.

Discussion on the 2026 Budget Law

According to an official statement, the President emphasized that the 2026 budget law project includes salary increases, specifying that these measures "are not an invention and do not constitute an isolated case." He recalled that similar provisions had been planned in the budget laws of 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1976.

Role of the Social State

Kaïs Saïed stressed the role of the social state in guaranteeing citizens' rights, affirming that efforts are underway in all sectors and regions to ensure dignity and social justice. He also gave instructions for the provision of urgent aid to several regions of the country, emphasizing that development must be equitable and benefit all citizens.

Financing of Social Security Funds

The President finally addressed the issue of financing social security funds, advocating for their restructuring to strengthen their effectiveness and capacity to fully fulfill their missions.