The German government is concerned about the political crisis in Tunisia.
Berlin - It is important to return to constitutional order quickly, said the spokeswoman for the Federal Foreign Office, Maria Adebahr, in Berlin on Monday.
The Federal Government believes that the suspension of parliamentary work announced by Head of State Kaïs Saïed is a "very broad interpretation of the constitution".
"In this respect, we call on all constitutional organs to speak to them, to keep calm and to restore the parliament's ability to work as soon as possible," said Adebahr.
In the past few years, Tunisia has "come down a really good, even impressive path," emphasized the ministry spokeswoman. The peaceful holding of the presidential and parliamentary elections had shown "that the people want democracy and that democracy has gained a foothold". The Federal Government considers the escalation of violence in the last few days and weeks all the more and is very concerned about it. However, the federal government does not want to speak of a coup.
Tunisia's head of state Kaïs Saïed removed Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi from office on Sunday evening and suspended parliamentary work for the time being.
He made the decision in accordance with Article 80 of the constitution, Saïed said after holding crisis consultations with representatives of the security authorities in the face of violent protests critical of the government.
He himself will take over the business of government with the help of a new head of government.
According to the Presidential Office in Tunis, the suspension of parliamentary work is to apply for 30 days.
The ruling Ennahdha party denounced a "coup".
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