Tunisia An expected loan from the central bank raises economic warnings and trade unions ◾ The draft budget for 2027 includes loans of approximately 9.3 billion dollars to finance state expenses. ◾ The government intends to receive a direct loan from the central bank worth 3.26 billion dollars ◾ Warnings against direct financing because it causes "overcrowding from the private sector and a decrease in the banks' ability to finance investments". Professor of Economics Reda Elshkandali warns against inflationary risks arising from pumping liquidity without productive coverage. Member of the Parliament's Finance Committee, Issam Shoshan, warns against using direct loans to finance budget expenditures.