Salary and Pension Increase in 2026 Budget Bill
The planned increase in salaries and pensions in the 2026 budget bill for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028 will not exceed 3.8%, announced Yasser Gourari, Chairman of the General Legislation Commission, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Details of the Announcement
During his appearance on National Radio, Gourari specified that this rate was set based on data transmitted to deputies. He revealed that the elected officials had proposed a 7% increase, higher than the inflation rate, but this proposal was rejected.
Reaction to the Proposed Increase
Gourari described the 3.8% rate as "very low," estimating that it does not address the decline in Tunisians' purchasing power in a context of rising prices. He expressed hope that the Council of Regions and Districts would reintroduce the proposal for a 7% increase.
Parliamentary Defense of the Increase
The deputy further stated that his parliamentary bloc will defend the reinstatement of Article 50 related to the wealth tax, which was rejected by the Assembly, as well as the reintroduction of the 7% increase in salaries and pensions. He indicated that Finance Minister Mechkat Salama Khalledi has committed to presenting a new version of the article based on Article 112.
Next Steps in the Budget Bill Process
Gourari recalled that the examination of the 2026 budget bill will continue until December 10, 2025. The text will then be transmitted to the Council of Regions and Districts after its adoption by deputies, with the possibility of forming a joint committee in case of disagreement between the two chambers before it is sent to the President of the Republic.
Importance of Aligning the Budget with Government Policies
He finally emphasized that the budget law must reflect the general orientations defined by the President of the Republic and be consistent with government policies.
