Who is the current president of Tunisia?
Kaïs Saïed has been the president of Tunisia since October 2019. A constitutional law professor, he was elected in the second round with 72.71% of the vote against Nabil Karoui.
Kais Saied, president since 2019
Kais Saied has held the position of president of the Tunisian Republic since October 23, 2019. At 65 years old, this professor of constitutional law at the University of Tunis won the presidential election in the second round with 72.71% of the votes cast.
President's profile
- Education: legal expert specializing in constitutional law
- Career: university professor, expert in public law
- Political orientation: social conservative, independent from traditional parties
- Particularity: first candidacy in an election, campaign conducted with limited financial resources
The Tunisian political system
Tunisia has operated under a semi-presidential system since the 2014 Constitution. The president shares executive power with the head of government, appointed by the People's Assembly of Representatives.