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Warnings of 2027 Budget Deficit Widening and Risks of Borrowing

Economist Aram Al-Haj warns of the widening budget deficit for 2027, reaching 14 billion dinars with a 7.3% ratio. He urges Tunisia to continue economic growth above 5% to combat unemployment and poverty.

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Warnings of 2027 Budget Deficit Widening and Risks of Borrowing

Economist Aram Al-Haj warned of the widening budget deficit for 2027, reaching 14 billion dinars with a 7.3% ratio. He highlighted that covering 75% of the budget through borrowing could lead to severe inflation risks.

Al-Haj pointed out that the budget deficit will rise from 11 billion dinars to over 14 billion dinars with a 7.3% ratio. He warned that covering 75% of the budget through borrowing could lead to severe inflation risks.

Al-Haj stressed that Tunisia needs a growth rate above 5% to combat unemployment and poverty. He called for achieving this growth rate to improve the economic situation.