Tunisia is contemplating a significant move to borrow up to 7 bln Tunisian dinars (USD 2.25 bln) from its central bank to finance its budget deficit, risking inflation and undermining institutional trust. This decision emerges as Tunisia grapples with financial strains and stalled negotiations with the IMF over a proposed USD 1.9 bln bailout, highlighting the challenges of direct central bank financing for government deficits.