Tunisian union sees possible threat to democracy from proposed constitution

FILE PHOTO: Tunisia's President Kais Saied waves as he is welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) before a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 22, 2020. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo

TUNIS (Reuters) -A proposed constitution that includes broad powers for Tunisia's president and a reduced role for other bodies and institutions could threaten democracy, the head of the powerful UGTT union said on Saturday.

But the union, a major political force with more than 1 million members, said it would allow its members the freedom to vote as they choose on the constitution proposed by President Kais Saied.