Increased political polarisation has led to a proliferation of attacks against elected representatives, political candidates and party members. Verbal abuse and insults, harassment, threats and intimidation, as well as smear campaigns against politicians, occur regularly both online and offline, marking a serious degradation in the quality of political debate in the EU. During the 2024 European elections campaign, there were serious incidents in several countries. Nevertheless, acts of physical violence remain isolated and less frequent in the EU than in many other parts of the world. Violence is a risk to which politicians have always been exposed, including in democratic regimes. Organised crime and radicalised individuals or groups resort to violence to promote their political or economic agendas. EU countries have been unevenly affected; violence linked to organised crime has particularly affected certain regions, especially southern Italy, where it has proven difficult to eradicate. By contrast, violence driven by political radicalisation is a more recent phenomenon and increasingly affects all EU countries – albeit to varying degrees – and tends to flare up during periods of heightened tension, such as election campaigns and large-scale public protests. The impact on political debate, free exchange of opinions and compromise-building is profoundly negative. Violence and intimidation pressure politicians to self-censor when addressing politically sensitive issues and, in some cases, to step out of politics altogether. To counter this, several EU countries have adopted preventive and protective measures, including regular data collection. Examples include classifying offences against elected representatives as aggravated offences, simplifying reporting, and providing training, counselling and emergency assistance. Parliaments have also promoted civility and mutual respect in debates through codes of conduct and have established support services such as legal aid, psychological counselling and security assistance. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The European Commission's interim evaluation of the current (2021 2027) European Solidarity Corps programme affirms the programme's success in fostering youth engagement, social cohesion and solidarity across Europe. The evaluation confirms that the programme effectively promotes inclusion, diversity and democratic participation while strengthening European identity and values. However, it also finds that the programme lacks sufficient funds. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

La 25ème édition du Salon du Livre aura lieu du 16 au 19 octobre à To'ata, sous l'impulsion de l'Association des éditeurs de Tahiti et des Îles. Des nouveautés littéraires seront présentées, et des auteurs étrangers feront le déplacement. Il sera aussi question de numérique et d'IA dans la littérature.

Le colloque sur l'accès à la propriété foncière s'est ouvert le 14 octobre à l'assemblée. Quatre thématiques seront abordées : la sortie d'indivision, l'usucapion, le titrement et l'acquisition d'une propriété. Certaines familles ont fait le déplacement en espérant obtenir des réponses à leurs interrogations.

Polynésie La Première célèbre ses 60 ans d'existence. L'occasion de revenir sur l'histoire de RFO avec Étienne Raapoto, ancien journaliste et pilier de la station. Après 40 ans de service, il témoigne des débuts, des défis techniques et de la lutte historique pour la reconnaissance de la langue polynésienne dans les médias.

Le Premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu a décidé de suspendre la réforme des retraites jusqu'en janvier 2028, répondant ainsi aux exigences des socialistes. Malgré ces concessions, deux motions de censure (LFI et RN) seront examinées jeudi. Emmanuel Macron a averti que si M. Lecornu était renversé, il prononcerait la dissolution de l'Assemblée nationale, estimant que ces motions sont des «motions de dissolution». En Polynésie, Te Nati RN le prend au mot.

Housing affordability problems are widespread across the European Union. This in-depth analysis explains how different groups experience these problems in different ways, focusing on younger people, households with children and older people. It does so using a framework mapping housing affordability problems in terms of housing exclusion, housing insecurity, problematic housing costs and housing inadequacy. It critically discusses how demand and supply oriented housing policies, as well as non-housing policies, can address these problems. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

On 19 November 2023, Javier Milei, the self-proclaimed 'anarcho-capitalist' and founder of the La Libertad Avanza party (LLA), won the presidential runoff with a campaign promising to radically reduce the Argentine state debt and reverse the country's persistent structural economic problems. Following his assumption of the presidency on 10 December 2023, Milei has implemented the most ambitious austerity and deregulation programme Argentina has seen this century. At the end of the first half of his term there have been impressive successes on the macroeconomic side (reducing inflation, consolidating the state budget and economic recovery). However, the measures have also had severe social implications. Almost two years after Milei's election victory, the midterm legislative elections taking place on 26 October 2025 are an important litmus test on the acceptance of his radical reform programme and his possible re-election in 2027. The question is whether Milei's LLA party can increase its seats in the bicameral Congress, where it will have to negotiate with the opposition on the implementation of further structural reforms. From the EU perspective, Argentina is particularly important as it is one of the four founding members of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) with which the EU is aiming to conclude the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA). Moreover, Argentina holds vast reserves of critical raw materials which are key for the clean transition of the EU economy and for the EU's strategic autonomy. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

At more than one in five, the number of children at risk of poverty in the European Union (EU) remains high. This year's International Day for the Eradication of Poverty presents an opportunity to take stock of what the EU is doing to fight child poverty. Even though legal competence for child policy remains primarily with the Member States, the fight against child poverty is a major EU priority. The European strategy on the rights of the child now reflects the EU's increasing willingness to tackle child poverty, while the use of European funds is key to success. This is a further update of a publication originally from November 2019. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The European Union (EU) has developed a complex architecture of information systems to support its policies on external borders, migration management and internal security. In response to recent migration and security challenges, the EU has sought to expand and upgrade its existing information systems on borders and security, and establish new systems and ensure their interconnection (interoperability). The underlying policy goal has been to 'close information gaps' on third-country nationals arriving or staying in the EU, to combat irregular migration and counter security threats more effectively. While the legislative work of updating and expanding EU-wide information systems for borders and security has been swift, the implementation of changes has been more challenging. Following the launch of the revised Schengen information system in March 2023, the new entry/exit system started operations on 12 October 2025. The European travel information and authorisation system (ETIAS) will follow at the end of 2026. This briefing provides an overview of EU-wide information systems for border management and security. It discusses recent developments and presents, where available, key figures on the operation of these systems. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Samedi matin, un accident de la circulation au niveau de la pharmacie de Prince Hinoi a coûté la vie à Jean-Baptiste, un habitué de l’Accueil Te Vai-ete, alors qu'il circulait en vélo. L'homme était âgé de 65 ans.

Le président de la Fédération Polynésienne des sapeurs pompiers, Gaston Tunoa, appelle à la plus grande vigilance face aux risques d'incendie, exacerbés par la période de sécheresse. Alors que des difficultés d'accès et d'équipement ont été relevées lors de récentes interventions, il est essentiel que la population respecte les consignes de prudence. Les précisions de Gaston Tunoa, invité du JT.

Les semaines de la santé mentale se tiennent jusqu’au 19 octobre. L’occasion de casser un tabou autour du mal-être. Difficile d’en parler, de faire le pas pour consulter quand il y en a besoin. Mais les mentalités commencent à évoluer et la santé mentale est peu à peu déstigmatisée.

Les saisies de drogues ont été spectaculaires depuis le début de l’année : près de 900 kilos de cannabis récemment découvert par la gendarmerie, 51 kilos d’ice saisis par la douane. Le trafic continue, la lutte s’intensifie et la société essaye d'alarmer sur les effets. Décryptage.

Après la découverte de 15 kilos d’ice il y a quelques jours sur un passager à l’aéroport de Tahiti-Faa’a, les douaniers sont plus que jamais sur le qui-vive. Ce matin, il y a eu 4 vols en provenance des Etats-Unis. Pas de drogue saisie, mais des articles de contrefaçon.

The ‘common market organisation’ (CMO) Regulation introduces changes to rules governing the common market organisation in agricultural products (including the rules on wine), the EU quality schemes (geographical indications) and the support measures for remote regions. The aim is to equip agricultural markets with support measures to face new challenges, update provisions, simplify procedures and ensure consistency with other regulations under the common agricultural policy (CAP). Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The economic and monetary union (EMU) is the result of economic integration in the EU. A common currency, the euro, has been introduced in the euro area, which currently comprises 20 EU Member States. All EU Member States – with the exception of Denmark – must adopt the euro once they fulfil the convergence criteria. A single monetary policy is set by the Eurosystem, comprising the European Central Bank’s Executive Board and the governors of the central banks of the euro area. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The ‘Horizontal’ Regulation on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy (CAP) provides the legislative framework for adapting the financing, management and monitoring rules of the CAP to its new delivery model. It seeks to achieve more subsidiarity and simplification, with greater responsibility given to Member States, showing a shift from ensuring compliance to monitoring performance and reduced administrative burdens for the Member States. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The European Union provides farmers with income support or ‘direct payments’ to function as a safety net and make farming more profitable, guarantee food security in Europe, assist them in the production of safe, healthy and affordable food and reward farmers for delivering public goods not normally paid for by markets. They are managed jointly by the Commission and the Member States through a number of schemes. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Près de 300 personnes ont participé dimanche à la première édition du Fautaua Nike ultimate trail, au programme : un parcours de 56 km séparé en 8 boucles de 7 km, un format atypique pour les participants avec une pause entre chaque boucle. Chez les hommes Damien Troquenet l’a emporté, chez les dames Pauline Moreau a décroché la victoire.

Un nouveau cas de « dermatite du surfeur » a été signalé à Punaauia fin septembre, selon le Bulletin de surveillance sanitaire. Cette éruption cutanée provoquée par des larves de méduses ou d’anémones revient chaque saison chaude en Polynésie, quand les eaux se réchauffent et stagnent.

La fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale n'a pas supprimé les traces du conflit armé aux îles Salomon. Pour preuve, les bombes encore enfouies et non désamorcées qui représentent toujours un danger pour les populations locales. Certaines explosent encore et tuent des gens.

A surge in autocratic governance has become increasingly threatening to global politics, having gathered momentum over the past two decades. This autocratic wave continues to evolve, becoming ever more complex and diverse as it unfolds. Hence, the shifting dynamics driving this wave need to be fully understood and disaggregated if the European Union (EU) is to design effective responses. Democratic strategy needs not only to hold at bay severe repression, but also to engage with the ideas and narratives that underpin autocracy’s apparent appeal. Accordingly, this paper draws on historical and contemporary writings that present various arguments against democracy. After unpacking the different components of this autocratic wave, EU responses over recent years are assessed, looking at how these relate to pro-authoritarian narratives. It finds that the EU has improved many elements of its policies during this time but still needs to tailor its strategies to the ideational aspects of anti-democratic trends. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted both the need for a resilient healthcare system and for quick access to inventions and technologies in challenging situations. Following this experience, EU lawmakers negotiated a compulsory licensing scheme intended to facilitate rapid use of patents while preserving strong patent protection as an incentive to innovate. Views on the original European Commission proposal diverged. Civil society organisations supported broad application of the compulsory licensing scheme, while industry advocated a narrow scope. Stakeholder positions diverged more sharply than those of the co-legislators. Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on 21 May 2025, largely amending the Commission proposal in favour of rights-holders. The compromise would: (i) exclude semiconductor crises, emergencies relating to gas supply security and defence-related products from the regulationʹs scope; (ii) preserve confidentiality of protected know-how; (iii) significantly lower the maximum fines and penalties the Commission may impose on licensees for non-compliance, and remove rights holders from the sanctions regime entirely. By consensus, the co-legislators rejected the Commission's proposal to cap licensing fees. In line with the Parliamentʹs position, the competent advisory body must invite an observer from the European Parliament to relevant meetings. Fourth edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Après treize victoires, Shell Va’a a finalement cédé sa couronne. Team OPT s’impose sur le chenal de Ka'iwi et entre dans l’histoire de la Moloka'i Hoe. Une victoire logique, puisqu'OPT a dominé les 66 kilomètres de course, ce dimanche 12 octobre.

Après sa victoire à Ericeira, qui l'avait propulsé en tête du classement mondial des Challenger Series, Kauli Vaast a été éliminé au deuxième tour de l’étape de Saquarema, dimanche 12 octobre. Le surfeur de 23 ans conserve toutefois ses chances d'intégrer Championship Tour (CT) en 2026.

Dès 7h30, vivez en direct d’Hawaï la prestigieuse Moloka‘i Hoe 2025, la plus mythique des courses de va‘a à 6, diffusée sur Polynésie la 1ère.

La troisième édition de la Tahiti Pride Week a débuté vendredi. Jusqu’au 17 octobre, l’association Cousins Cousines multiplie les événements pour faire reculer les discriminations envers les personnes LGBTQIA+. Samedi après-midi, une trentaine de personnes ont pris part à la marche des fiertés à Papeete.

Dimanche 12 octobre, dès 8 heures, 111 équipages prendront le départ de la Moloka’i Hoe. Six équipes du fenua tenteront de réaliser un nouveau triplé tahitien à Hawaï. Plus qu’une simple course de pirogue, la Moloka'i incarne le lien ancestral qui unit depuis des millénaires les peuples du Pacifique.

Élu à l’unanimité samedi 11 octobre, Lionel Lao prend la tête du Taatiraa no te Hau pour un mandat de cinq ans. Seul candidat en lice, il est également directeur de campagne de Rémy Brillant à Papeete. Cinq élus de son parti devraient figurer sur la liste aux Municipales.

Ouverte en 2016, la station de carénage de Hiva Oa pourrait disparaître en 2027, date de fin de son autorisation d’occupation. Son fondateur, Vincent Roche, dénonce un projet portuaire qui ne. Cette dernière affirme au contraire vouloir un espace partagé entre carénage, pêcheurs et habitants.

Le 9 octobre, après plusieurs mois d'enquête, les gendarmes de Moorea ont interpellé un individu soupçonné d’être à l’origine d’une trentaine de vols à la roulotte commis depuis mai sur l'île touristique. ne partie des objets volés a pu être retrouvée.

La deuxième édition de la foire agricole des Marquises a démarré jeudi et s'étend jusqu'au 12 octobre. Après plusieurs mois de chantier, l'événement était très attendu. Une délégation de plus de 150 agriculteurs, éleveurs et artisans vient de tout l'archipel.

Le président de la République Emmanuel Macron a décidé de renommer le chef du gouvernement sortant à son poste après une semaine de rebondissements politique inédits. En plus de trouver un budget pour l'année prochaine, il devra avancer sur le dossier urgent de la Nouvelle-Calédonie.

Malgré la baisse démographique, Morgane Verviers est revenue sur l'importance de maintenir des écoles dans tous les archipels et de maintenir les moyens attribués par le ministère de l'éducation.