On 8 March 2024, Tunisia deposited the instrument of accession to the Convention on Cybercrime (ETS 185), known as the Budapest Convention. Tunisia is the second EU Southern Partner to adhere to the Budapest Convention.

While the accession remains a sovereign decision, the preparatory work has been facilitated through “CyberSouth”, a joint project of the European Union (DG NEAR) and the Council of Europe. CyberSouth aims to strengthen legislation and institutional capacities on cybercrime and electronic evidence in the region of the EU Southern Neighbourhood in line with human rights and rule of law requirements.