00:02Tunisia's President Kay Said has dismissed the country's energy and industry minister, Fatma Tabet, Chiboub, just ahead of a key
00:11parliament session on controversial renewable energy contracts.
00:16The presidency gave no reason for the move, but it comes as lawmakers and union groups criticise the proposed legislation
00:23that will allow foreign companies to operate solar energy projects in Tunisia for up to 30 years with major tax
00:31exemptions.
00:34Supporters say the plan could strengthen energy supply and cut electricity costs in a country heavily dependent on energy imports.
00:43Critics including the powerful UGTT union argue it risks deepening foreign dependence and undermining national sovereignty.
00:54The Housing Minister, Salah Eddin Zawari, will temporarily take over the portfolio.
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