Tunisia-[Audio] Government Modifications before the vote of confidence are unconstitutional, expert says

Speaking to Tunisie Numérique, constitutional law expert Mouna Karim Dridi stated that according to the constitution, prime minister-designate government, Hichem Mechichi has one month, which cannot be prolonged, to form his government and the present to the President of the Republic. In turn, the president sends correspondence to the parliament containing the government composition, continued Ms Dridi, emphasising that this deadline has already expired.
Our speaker added that, from a constitutional point of view, the designated head of government cannot modify the proposed minister for the portfolio of Cultural Affairs since the constitutional deadlines have expired and he has already announced his government team. in parliament. “This government composition can only be changed after the plenary vote of confidence if the government obtains the confidence of parliament,”