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The Tunisian Parliament, also known as the Assemblée des Représentants du Peuple (ARP), is the legislative body of Tunisia. Here are some key facts and figures about the Tunisian Parliament:

Composition:

• The Parliament has 217 members, known as deputies (députés).
• Members are elected by proportional representation for a five-year term.
• The Parliament is composed of two chambers:
  • The Chamber of Deputies (Chambre des Députés): 161 members
  • The Senate (Sénat): 56 members

Election:

• The last parliamentary election was held on October 6, 2019.
• The election was won by the Ennahda Movement, which gained 52 seats.
• The other major parties represented in the Parliament are:
  • Heart of Tunisia (Qalb Tounes): 38 seats
  • Democratic Current (Courant Démocratique): 21 seats
  • Tahya Tounes (Tunisia Lives): 16 seats

Leadership:

• The Speaker of the Parliament is Rached Ghannouchi, who is also the leader of the Ennahda Movement.
• The First Deputy Speaker is Abdelfattah Mourou, also from Ennahda.
• The Second Deputy Speaker is Fethi Akkari, from the Democratic Current.

Responsibilities:

• The Parliament is responsible for:
  • Passing laws and approving the government's budget
  • Overseeing the government's policies and actions
  • Holding the government accountable for its actions
  • Electing the President of the Republic (currently Kais Saied)

Challenges:

• The Tunisian Parliament has faced several challenges, including:
  • Political instability and divisions among parties
  • Corruption and lack of transparency
  • Economic challenges, including high unemployment and inflation
  • Security concerns, including terrorism and organized crime