Fouad Mebazaa

ModernPoliticianTunisia1933 — ?

Acting Tunisian president after Ben Ali fled.

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Quick Facts

Born

1933

Country

Tunisia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)47

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score38.3

Fouad Mebazaa — Complete Timeline

2011 AD

Appointment as Acting PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

After President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali fled Tunisia on January 14, 2011, Fouad Mebazaa, as Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, became acting president under Article 57 of the constitution. He served until a new constituent assembly was elected.

Arab SpringInterim government

Impact: national

Oversight of the Transitional PeriodPolitical Action◆ Major

As acting president, Mebazaa oversaw the formation of a national unity government and the organization of elections for a Constituent Assembly in October 2011. He stepped down after the assembly convened, handing power to Moncef Marzouki.

TransitionElections

Impact: nationalconstructive