This archive report was first published on 2 January 2020.
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, Habib Jemli, Tunisia's prime minister-designate, unveiled a proposed government composed of independent figures, marking the end of months of negotiations between political parties.
The proposed cabinet, comprising 28 ministers, most of whom are unknown to the general public, including four women, still needs to be approved by parliament.
"I am confident this government will be approved by parliament," said Habib Jemli, designated prime minister by the Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party.
Ennahdha won 52 seats in a legislative election on October 6, 2019, more than any other party, but not enough to form a majority in the 217-seat chamber.
President Kais Saied, a conservative academic with no background in politics, was elected in a presidential run-off a week after the legislative polls.
