Tunisia converts over 86,000 temporary contracts to permanent positions
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In Tunisia, the government converted 86,431 fixed-term contracts (CDD) to permanent contracts (CDI) and directly integrated 13,550 workers into companies following the implementation of Law 9 of 2025 regulating employment contracts.
The law also prohibited subcontracting as a means of securing employment. Alongside these changes, the government plans to strengthen social aid and professional integration programs. The 2026 social policy allocated approximately 1.774 billion dinars, around 1% of Tunisia’s gross domestic product, to the Amen Social program.
This program increased monthly allowances to 280 dinars and provided additional support for families with children. Officials also established a framework for renewing direct monetary transfers to better identify recipients. Tunisia also took steps to improve inclusion and social coverage. The government created a fund to promote opportunities for people with disabilities, committing about 6 million dinars to economic empowerment through training, job placement, and support for new businesses.
They also planned a digital platform to simplify the process of obtaining disability cards and offered social support to 2290 workers who lost their jobs. By 2026, the country’s overall social coverage reached 81.94%.
