EU disburses 150 million euros to Tunisia to shore up financial stability

The European Union disbursed 150 million euros to Tunisia as budget support for financial stability and economic reforms, the European Commission said this week according to Reuters. The support comes as the country endures a prolonged financial crisis.

"The EU continues its commitment alongside Tunisia ... This is an important step as part of our agreement concluded last year and a good progress in our partnership" said the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.