Unemployment Concerns Raises Political Risks

BMI View : We hold our view that owing to Tunisia's authoritarian but stable government, the country will remain politically stable for the medium term. There is no strong opposition group to the current government and any signs of dissent, even news coverage that could cast the regime in a negative light, are quickly stifled. However, we note that rising unemployment levels among graduates will form a base of public discontent, which presents a risk to political stability in the long term.

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