Tunisian president Kais Saied has called for a review of laws to allow the central bank to directly finance the government budget by purchasing state bonds. Critics argue that this move could undermine the central bank’s independence and indicate more state interference in monetary policy. The initiative comes amid increasing fiscal deficits, financial resource scarcity, and challenges in foreign borrowing. The central bank governor had warned in 2020 against such a move, citing risks like higher inflation, liquidity pressure, and a devaluation of the local currency.