European Union – Tunisia: enhanced partnership and more EU support for Tunisia’s democratic transition

On the 29 September 2016, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission, Federica Mogherini, adopted the Joint Communication "Strengthened EU support for Tunisia", which sets out number of measures to speed up country’s democratic transition.

Secondary, the European Union wishes to improve the business environment in Tunisia, notably by finalising negotiations on a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, by 2019. This Agreement should cut down the red tape and promote small and medium-sized businesses.

In order to achieve all these goals, a financial support up to €300 million for 2017 was approved as well.

European Commission: DG Communication: MEMO/16/3187, 29.09.16: Questions and answers: Supporting Tunisia’s transition: a strategic priority for the EU http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-16-3187_en.htm

ESO: Background information: Further macro-financial aid to Tunisia http://www.europeansources.info/record/further-macro-financial-aid-to-tunisia/

EU: EEAS: Press Release, 29.09.16: EU – Tunisia Joint Communication http://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/10746/eu--tunisia-joint-communication_en

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