Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi on Wednesday called for constitutional amendments to give himself more power ahead of elections later this year. “The president has no major functions and executive power is in the hands of the prime minister,” Essebsi said in a speech marking the anniversary of Tunisia’s independence. Tensions have been escalating between Essebsi and Prime Minister Youssef Chahed in recent months. Chahed recently broke off from Essebsi’s ruling Nidaa Tounes (Call for Tunisia) party after months of feuding, forming the rival Tahya Tounes (Long Live Tunisia) party in late January. Read More
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