Tunisia’s trade deficit contracted over 26% YoY in H1 2023, decreasing to 8.69 bln dinars from 11.78 bln in H1 2022. Still, Tunisia’s economy continues to face pressures, and some European parliamentarians have called on the EU to intervene due to human rights violations and democratic “breakdown” in the country. A controversial migration pact with Tunisia is being negotiated, including a EUR 1 bln EU aid to support Tunisia’s struggling economy and tackle the migration crisis.