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Fouad MebazaaTunisian politician; has been President of Tunisia since January 15, 2011.
Date of Birth: 16.06.1933
Country:  Tunisia |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Political Career
- Ministerial Positions
- Presidency of the Chamber of Deputies
- Ambassadorial Roles and Mayor
- Mayor of Carthage:From 1995 to 1997, Mezaa was the mayor of Carthage.
Early Life and Education
Education:Fuad Mebazaa received his higher education in Paris, France, where he studied law and economics.
Political Career
Youth Activism:During the French occupation of Tunisia, Mezaa became a prominent member of the "Constitutional Youth" party in 1947.
Role in Independence Movement:From the Constitutional Youth, Mezaa joined Neo Destour and played a significant role in Tunisia's quest for independence.
Ministerial Positions
Ministerial Appointments:In various governments, Mezaa held ministerial positions including Minister of Youth and Sports, Minister of Public Health, and Minister of Culture and Information.
Presidency of the Chamber of Deputies
Elected President:In 1997, Mezaa was elected President of the Chamber of Deputies.
Ambassadorial Roles and Mayor
Ambassador to Geneva and Morocco:Mezaa served as Tunisia's ambassador to Geneva and Morocco.
Mayor of Carthage:From 1995 to 1997, Mezaa was the mayor of Carthage.
Interim PresidencyAppointment as Interim President:Following the ousting of President Ben Ali in 2011, Mezaa was appointed interim president by the Constitutional Council.
Pressure from Opposition:Facing pressure from opposition parties, Mezaa left the ruling Democratic Constitutional Rally.
