Tunisian President Kais Saied faces little opposition in the upcoming re-election due to the imprisonment of major opponents and a boycott from opposition parties. The election follows a history of democratic backsliding and a struggling economy, with rising unemployment and political unrest. The EU's silence on Tunisia's democratic decline contrasts with its focus on curbing migration. Saied's government has adopted a harsh stance against migrants, leading to violence and arrests. The election will reveal public sentiment towards Saied's consolidation of power since 2021.