Tunisia's Rejection of EU Aid Raises Immigration Deal Concerns

Tunisian President Kais Saied has rejected financial support from the European Union, stating that the proposed amount conflicts with a deal signed in July. The EU had announced 127 million euros in aid to Tunisia as part of a strategic partnership to combat illegal immigration. The rejection could undermine the agreement and strain relations between the two parties. Tunisia's struggling economy and the influx of migrants from North Africa have further complicated the situation, with concerns of a potential default on foreign debts. Some European countries, including Germany, have criticized the deal for not addressing human rights issues and the political situation in Tunisia following Saied's seizure of power.