Tunisia’s local elections will help Saied

Significance

Apart from President Kais Saied's core supporters, most Tunisians chose to ignore the event, deeming it irrelevant to the country’s current concerns. The elections are part of a convoluted process that will end with the June election of the new upper house.

Impacts

• The government will prioritise Arab and regional support to address economic conditions.
• The military refuses to position itself as an alternative to the president.
• The Islamist-leaning Ennahda party is too weak to regroup effectively and mobilise against the president.