Is Tunisia an EU country?
Tunisia is not a member of the European Union (EU). Tunisia is located in North Africa and is an independent country that does not belong to the European Union. The EU currently includes 27 member states, all of which are European countries. Tunisia is not part of this group.
Cooperation between Tunisia and the EU
Even though Tunisia is not an EU country, it has close relations with the European Union. Tunisia is one of the partner countries of the EU’s southern neighborhood and is part of the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP). This policy aims to strengthen relations between the EU and its neighboring countries.
Forms of cooperation
Tunisia and the EU cooperate in many different fields. These include, among others:
- Trade: The EU is Tunisia’s most important trading partner, and a free trade agreement is valid between the two countries.
- Economy: The EU supports Tunisia’s economic development and reforms with various financial programs.
- Education and culture: The EU finances several educational and cultural projects in Tunisia.
- Security: The EU and Tunisia cooperate to improve security and immigration management.
Future prospects
Even though Tunisia is not an EU country, the cooperation between it and the EU is strong and versatile. In the future, cooperation is expected to deepen even more, especially in the fields of economy, education and security.
Sources
More information on EU-Tunisia relations can be found in the following sources:
