EU chemicals and pesticides legislation focuses on protecting human health and the environment, while facilitating trade. It includes rules on chemical product marketing, restrictions on hazardous substances, and protocols for accidents and exports. Key achievements include the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) and REACH Regulations. The ongoing revision process aligns the legislation with the European Green Deal, particularly its sustainability and biodiversity strategies. In 2025, newly announced proposals and action plans aim to enhance safety, simplification and innovation in the regulation of chemicals and pesticides. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

EU policy for research and technological development (RTD) supports scientific excellence, innovation, and global competitiveness. The policy is rooted in early European legislation, it and was extended in the 1980s with a European framework programme for research. In 2014, most EU research funding came under the umbrella of Horizon 2020 (2014-2020). Its successor, Horizon Europe, is the EU’s main research and innovation funding programme for the 2021-2027 period, with a budget of EUR 93.4 billion. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Sweden's national recovery and resilience plan (NRRP) is financed under the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The NRRP's total volume is €3 445.7 million, financed entirely through EU grants. This amount reflects the downward revision of the national RRF envelope in June 2022, and includes €198 million in additional grants under the REPowerEU chapter, as well as a €66 million transfer from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve. The plan represents 0.4 % of the RRF and 0.7 % of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019 (the RRF represented 5.2 % of EU 27 GDP in 2019). Sweden is set to receive payments in five instalments. To date, the European Commission has disbursed €1 646 million, covering the first two instalments and corresponding to 47.8 % of its total grant allocation, which is below the EU average of 56.5 %. In June 2025, Sweden submitted a revised plan, to ensure full implementation before the RRF ends in August 2026. The revision is currently under Commission assessment and pending Council approval. The plan contributes 43.6 % of resources to climate-related objectives, surpassing the minimum target of 37 % set in the RRF Regulation. At 21.2 %, its allocation for digital expenditure also exceeds the threshold, which was set at 20 % of resources (excluding the REPowerEU chapter). The European Parliament has been a major supporter of establishing a common EU recovery instrument, and takes part in interinstitutional settings to cooperate, discuss and scrutinise implementation of the European Commission's work. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Fourth edition. The previous edition was written by Eckhard Binder. The 'NGEU delivery' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the lifecycle of the plans. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

After 'constructive discussions' in Geneva on 23 November between representatives of the US, Ukraine, France, Germany and the UK to 'update and refine' the 28-point Russia–Ukraine peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, the President of the European Council, António Costa, called a special meeting of EU leaders to take stock of the latest developments. The aim was to draw on the 'new momentum for peace negotiations' by carrying out 'additional work' on major issues left unresolved. EU leaders stressed that the solution should be just and lasting, and expressed their readiness to support the process by working closely with Ukraine, the US and NATO. While reiterating their commitment to provide Ukraine with all the diplomatic, military, economic and financial support it needs, they also insisted that issues concerning the EU directly, such as sanctions and immobilised assets, required an EU decision and its full involvement. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Ireland's national recovery and resilience plan (NRRP) has the fourth smallest allocation in absolute figures under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Following the European Commission's 2022 update of national allocations, the initial €989 million allocation was adjusted to €914.4 million in grants, to be disbursed in five instalments. In 2024, Ireland introduced in its plan a new REPowerEU chapter to accelerate the green transition; this brought Ireland's new total to €1 153.8 million in grants. In November 2025, Ireland submitted a new revision aimed at streamlining implementation. Ireland has so far received €679.6 million in three payments. Relative to the size of its economy, Ireland's RRF grants are not large, at around 0.3 % of the country's 2019 gross domestic product (GDP), while the total RRF amounts to 5.2 % of 2019 EU 27 GDP. Given also that spending is spread over the years up to 2026, the plan is not expected to have a significant direct impact on Ireland's key macroeconomic indicators. А more significant indirect impact is expected from the overall boost to the EU economy and the associated cross-border spillover effects (slightly over 1 % of Ireland's 2023 GDP). The plan's overall objective is to contribute to a sustainable, equitable, green and digital recovery. It complements the government's broader domestic efforts under the economic recovery plan, underpinned by the national development plan (NDP) of €165 billion, for 2021 to 2030. Although the RRF allocation amounts to less than 1 % of the total NDP investment, the plan's 19 investments and 10 reforms focus on strategic EU priorities. The Irish NRRP allocates 50.2 % of funding to climate-related measures (boosted by REPowerEU) and, excluding REPowerEU, 34.2 % to digital measures. The European Parliament participates in interinstitutional forums for cooperation and discussion on the implementation of the RRF and scrutinises the European Commission's work. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Sixth edition. The 'NGEU delivery' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the lifecycle of the plans. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

La première pierre du vaste chantier de réhabilitation des services de soins de suite, de réadaptation et de long séjour a été posée ce mardi 25 novembre à Taravao. Un projet à plus d’un milliard de francs qui doit offrir aux 47 000 habitants de la commune des soins renforcés et de nouvelles capacités d’accueil, malgré des équipes d’urgentistes encore incomplètes. 

L’accessibilité des transports reste un gros point noir en Polynésie pour les personnes à mobilité réduite. Sur plus de 300 arrêts, beaucoup trop sont encore impraticables et la plupart des bus ne sont pas adaptés. Le gouvernement a donc décidé de lancer un vaste chantier avec notamment de nouveaux aménagements, un service à la demande, et 50 bus supplémentaires d’ici 2028.

Un missionnaire de l'Eglise de Jésus Christ des Saints des derniers jours a été violemment agressé à Faa’a dans le quartier de Pamatai. Blessé, il a été transporté à l’hôpital. Une agression qui a suscité une vague d'émotion et de colère sur les réseaux sociaux.

The ability of generative AI ('GenAI') to generate plausible text, images, music and computer code in response to human prompts is impressive. GenAI promises huge productivity gains in many domains, and large amounts of financial and political capital are staked on its success. Nevertheless, the current generation of models exhibit well-publicised weaknesses that might not simply disappear by using more data and processing power or smarter training. This paper looks at those limitations, and the lower-profile alternative approaches to AI that could overcome them and even provide the EU with a competitive advantage. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The global economic paradigm has shifted from globalisation to competition between transformative state projects. This briefing paper examines the risks and opportunities in EU-US relations, across the short-term threat of an AI Minsky moment in the US, the structural challenges of building state capacity for transformative industrial policy, and global Euro ambitions that require the European Central Bank to strengthen its local market maker and global lender of last resort frameworks, and European institutions to tighten the governance of Eurodollar stable coins while protecting monetary sovereignty through a digital euro. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

En une semaine, une personne s’est noyée et une autre a disparu en mer. En cette saison des pluies, la prudence est plus que jamais essentielle lors des sorties en mer. Les autorités rappellent les consignes de sécurité qui peuvent sauver des vies, tandis que les pêcheurs préfèrent renoncer lorsqu’ils jugent la mer trop agitée.

Hinamoeura Morgant-Cross a reçu un courrier, signé par la main d'Oscar Temaru, pour lui signifier son exclusion du groupe du Tavini Huiraatira à l'Assemblée. Des atteintes graves et répétées à l’intégrité et à la cohésion du groupe sont évoquées. Invitée du journal, l’élue a détaillé les raisons de cette exclusion et son ressenti face à cette décision.

C’est un contrôle routier qui avait mal tourné. Le 15 octobre dernier, sur le front de mer de Papeete, un policier avait été traîné sur plusieurs mètres après le refus d’obtempérer d’un automobiliste. Le procès en comparution immédiate a été renvoyé une seconde fois.

La goélette Tuhaa Pae a accosté ce lundi matin à Motu Uta avec 80 tonnes de pastèques fraîchement cueillies à Tubuai. Un second arrivage très attendu, alors que la saison bat son plein.

This briefing analyses the establishment of the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) as a cornerstone of the EU’s 2024 Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) legislative reform. As AMLA formally began its operations in the summer of 2025, a key question will be how effectively the Authority translates the new rulebook into consistent supervisory practice across the Union. The briefing examines how the new framework addresses long-standing regulatory fragmentation, enhances supervisory convergence, and strengthens the Union’s capacity to detect and prevent financial crime. It also explores AMLA’s institutional mandate, its interaction with national and EU authorities, and its potential evolution in a digitalised financial environment. Finally, it considers broader policy and geopolitical implications, assessing how AMLA may contribute to a more integrated and resilient European financial system. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

In response to United States (US) tariffs, and citing national security interests as a reason, China introduced two waves of export controls for rare-earth elements (REEs) in April and October 2025 respectively. The second wave has been suspended until November 2026. The EU has been negatively affected by the controls on REEs, which are indispensable for its digital, green and defence industries. While the partial suspension has been widely welcomed, China's move highlighted major vulnerabilities of the EU supply chains that remain hard to mitigate. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This paper provides a summary of all scrutiny activities of the European Parliament related to euro area monetary policy in occasion of the October 2025 Monetary Dialogue with the European Central Bank (ECB). It covers the topics chosen by the competent Committee and related expertise papers provided in advance of the Dialogue, the actual topics addressed during the Dialogue, a brief overview of results from the Monetary Policy Expert Panel Survey, and the latest written questions made by Members to the ECB President. The document is published regularly ahead and after each Monetary Dialogue with the ECB. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Geopolitical risk is a peculiar type of risk for banks and it has gained in prominence recently. Yet, it is hard to grasp, and even more so to quantify. Three papers by academic experts that we have commissioned on behalf of the ECON Committee now provide important insights on geopolitical risk. This thematic briefing reviews the results of the three papers. The papers show the importance of this risk and report on the available evidence and the policy measures in place. They also point to some problems and gaps in the transparency and management of this risk. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Météo France a placé les îles du Vent en vigilance orange en raison de fortes pluies.

Le général Fabien Mandon, chef d'état-major des armées, a tenu mardi un discours choc sur la nécessité pour la France d'être prête à la souffrance économique et à la perte de ses enfants en cas de conflit avec la Russie. Ces propos, jugés «alarmistes» par certains, ont provoqué une vague d'inquiétude chez les familles de militaires. Notamment au fenua.

C'est hier samedi 22 novembre que Tama Ina, maire délégué de Maiao, s'en est allé. Il avait été élu en 2020.

L'Union progressiste en Mélanésie (UPM), l'un des quatre partis historiques du Front de libération nationale kanak et socialiste (FLNKS), a officialisé mercredi 19 novembre sa sortie du Front et son soutien à l'accord de Bougival au terme de son Congrès annuel.

Le concours Ori Tahiti Nui 2025 bat son plein, attirant des centaines de danseuses et danseurs de 6 ans et plus, y compris de nombreux groupes étrangers. Après les épreuves solo, la compétition s'ouvre aux catégories mehura et otea (amateur et professionnel) dès dimanche. Ici, il s'agit de danser pour gagner.

Il a encore frappé fort. Tama Hiquily n'a pas fait dans la dentelle face à son adversaire coréen en Nouvelle-Zélande, hier soir.

La team Tahiti en force à Hawaii. Kiara Goold s'est imposée en finale cet après-midi, sur des vagues solides, avec un total de 16.34 sur 20. Aelan Vaast a pris la 4ème place.

C'est Matarii i nia, c'est donc la période d'abondance. Les journées sont de plus en plus longues et surtout pluvieuses. Ce week-end, quasiment tous les archipels, hormis les Marquises, sont arrosés.

C’est la fin de la « rente à vie » et le début du « contrat de performance ». Avec la Taxe de Développement Local Rénovée (TDLR), le gouvernement refond la fiscalité douanière pour protéger la production endogène. Mais cette réforme, censée favoriser l'emploi et l'autonomie alimentaire, soulève des inquiétudes quant à ses effets inflationnistes et aux risques d'entente sur les prix.

Under the common agricultural policy (CAP), each EU Member State is required to draw up a CAP strategic plan (CSP) setting out how it will direct the CAP’s funding instruments (i.e. farmer income support and market and rural development measures) to address its local needs and achieve tangible results on EU-level objectives. This delivery model, established in 2021, provides for greater flexibility and subsidiarity in assigning responsibilities to the Member States. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The common agricultural policy (CAP) has undergone six major reforms, the most recent of which were in 2013 (for the 2014-2020 financial period) and 2021 (for the 2023-2027 financial period). The latest reform and new legislation came into force in January 2023. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The European Union has developed a policy to support the gradual integration of the Western Balkan countries with the EU. On 1 July 2013, Croatia became the first of the seven countries to join, and Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia have candidate country status. Accession negotiations and chapters have been opened with Albania, Montenegro and Serbia. Negotiations were opened with North Macedonia in July 2022 and with Bosnia and Herzegovina in March 2024. Kosovo submitted its application for EU membership in December 2022. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Un homme de 50 ans et résident de Tahiti, parti avec un ami pour une plongée en apnée à Fangatau aux Tuamotu, a été victime d'une noyade. Son décès a été constaté à 12h45 par l'auxiliaire de santé en lien avec le SMUR.

Le Congrès des maires s'est achevé hier, à Paris. Concernant les outre-mer, il a notamment été question du trafic de stupéfiants et de la lutte contre la montée des eaux. Pour le maire de Maupiti, « il faut arrêter de parler et passer à l’action ».

Météo France a mis à jour sa carte de vigilance. La vigilance orange pour fortes pluies concerne désormais les Raromatai, en plus des îles du Vent. Mopelia est en vigilance jaune. Des orages menacent aussi par endroits.

C’est une petite révolution comptable qui tente de masquer un dilemme politique majeur. Au 1er janvier 2026, le gouvernement activera le « Fonds pour la lutte contre la cherté et le développement de la concurrence » (LCDC). 

Ce jeudi 20 novembre s’est tenu une parade culturelle spéciale : celle pour célébrer en grande pompe Matarii i ni’a - la saison d’abondance. Une première inédite où la culture mā’ohi était en symbiose.