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TUNISIA AFTER THE REVOLUTION: SOCIETY EXPECTATIONS
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Tunisian Jasmine revolution in January 2011 was closely monitored by media and experts from all over the world. It supposed to be the first and great step towards democracy. It took only 29 days and president Zine El Abdine Ben Ali left the country. A wave of enthusiasm followed, and Tunisians expected huge improvement of their lives. However, democracy does not mean automatically prosperity. Herein are discussed main reason, that helped revolution to run successfully and peacefully, what was the expectations of people, and what is the reality after seven years. Tunisia is still facing crucial social, political, and economical problems. The government changed a lot of things after the revolution, however it did not bring enough effectivity, and people starting to be outraged again. They are calling for better reforms, for stability, for lower unemployment and better life conditions. But it requires more than a few reforms. It is necessary to implement deeper changes in the society and observe the problematic from wider perspective. Tunisian economy is closely tightened with European economy. And EU crisis was reflected in Tunisian economy, too. What are the pros and cons of the revolution?
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