In a late-night session on Thursday, the Assembly of People’s Representatives gave final approval to the contentious 2026 Finance Bill. The comprehensive legislation passed with 89 votes in favour, 23 against, and 12 abstentions. The vote culminated a day of debate, dominated by the reintroduction and adoption of a key measure: a new “wealth tax” on high-value personal assets. Article 50, which establishes the tax, was pushed through by Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi during an article-by-article review, despite having been previously rejected by the Finance and Budget Committee. The…
Wealth Tax Adopted as Parliament Approves 2026 Finance Bill
