His popularity now is a law of diminishing returns […] Everything he does is going to lose him some supporters
The difficult decisions that will be needed to manage the situation in Tunisia may undermine Saied’s support, thinks Tarek Megerisi
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European inaction in the crisis could cause an ‘anti-democratic domino effect’
The turmoil in Tunisia could also spread to neighbouring countries, warns Tarek Megerisi
stronger statement should have come out from [Borrell] against the Tunisian president, to remind him that he should protect democracy and not overstep the boundaries of the constitution
Tarek Megerisi thinks that the EU’s response to the situation in Tunisia was met with immediate criticism for being too hollow
I expect some ‘dark times for the only democracy in the region’
It’s not that Kais is so popular himself, it’s people who just really, really hate the incumbent political elite
If the EU and key member states can make their engagement with Tunisia more focused & cohesive, Europe could help Tunisia become a successful democratic model in North Africa
Tarek Megerisi pledges for more European engagement in its Souther neighbourhood, especially in Tunisia
I doubt he [Sarraj] will now decide to leave Libya in a vacuum. He will rather remain until the Libyan dialogue forum has completed its work.
Anthony Dworkin is interviewed by Euronews for his views on populist candidates in Tunisia's upcoming presidential election