The European Parliament's September 2024 plenary session took place as floods devastated many areas in central European Member States, leading Members to debate and adopt a resolution on the EU's preparedness to act to tackle disasters exacerbated by climate change. The flooding also led to the postponement of the planned statement on the priorities of the Hungarian Council Presidency. During the session, Members debated a number of European Commission statements: on financial and military support to Ukraine; addressing migration and effective return; strengthening the role of the Digital Services Act in regulating social media platforms and protecting democracy online; as well as persistent antisemitism, hate speech and hate crime in Europe; and the EU response to the Mpox outbreak. Members further debated the outcome of the strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture, the state of the energy union, and the danger of criminalisation of environmental defenders. Members held debates on European Commission statements on external relations issues, including: on the war in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle East, the situation in Venezuela, and the outcome of the G20 ministerial meeting in Brazil. Two debates followed Council and Commission statements: on the Hungarian 'National Card' scheme and its consequences for the Schengen area, and the Court of Justice of the EU ruling on the Apple State aid case. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
Treize victimes, dont deux gendarmes, voici le bilan de la grave crise qui secoue plus que jamais la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Quatre mois après le début des émeutes déclenchées par le projet de réforme électorale, Outre-mer la 1ere avec l’AFP vous propose un retour en arrière sur les dates clés de cette crise.
Emmanuel Macron s'est entretenu jeudi 19 septembre Michel Barnier. Le premier ministre nommé le 5 septembre dernier s'est rendu à l'Elysée pour proposer son gouvernement au chef de l'Etat. Parmi les 38 noms proposés, le sénateur François-Noël Buffet aux Outre-mer. La liste n'est pas encore officielle. Le nouveau gouvernement sera présenté «avant dimanche».
According to a 2022 Eurobarometer survey, while two out of three young Europeans wish to contribute to the green transition through their jobs, 45 % of young Europeans lack green skills. In the United States (US), a new traineeship programme, the American Climate Corps (ACC), has been operational since June 2024. It allows young people to enter paid traineeships that provide them with important skills for green professions. Young people in the US have welcomed the initiative, which offers a chance to move from 'climate angst' to climate action. Here in Europe, an 'ecological civil service' was launched in France in the spring of 2024, in response to strong demand from young people. In April 2024, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) proposed that a pilot project be launched in the European Union (EU), following the example of the ACC programmes, offering young people traineeships to empower them with the skills needed for the green transition. In the EU, several possibilities exist for supporting youth traineeships. Meanwhile, European cities have created networks to support them in achieving their green ambitions. This briefing explores possible synergies between the existing EU youth and green cities programmes, and whether there is scope for a traineeship scheme at European level to help develop green skills for young people. This briefing has been drafted at the request of the European Committee of the Regions, in the framework of the agreement between the European Parliament and the Committee. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
This study examines key rulings on the supervision and resolution of credit institutions in the EU and their impact on the Banking Union framework. It explores how case law has refined the European Central Bank’s practices, shareholders' and boards' rights, and the interaction between ECB and Single Resolution Board powers during ‘failing or likely to fail’ assessments. While highlighting how litigation has clarified processes, rights, and the criteria for resolution, the study’s findings underscore the need for heightened scrutiny of agencies to prevent political interference and ensure effective oversight. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
The Banking Union makes ten years. It is a story of success. Courts have been crucial for this success. This study explains why, and what should be done to preserve (and improve) their role. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the ECON Committee. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
In September 2022, the European Commission presented a proposal for a directive on adapting non contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence (AILD), with an accompanying impact assessment. The European Parliament's Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) requested the present complementary impact assessment of the proposal, which focuses on specific research questions. The study critique identifies key shortcomings in the European Commission's impact assessment, not least an incomplete exploration of regulatory policy options and an abridged cost-benefit analysis, in particular of the strict liability regime. The complementary impact assessment study proposes that the AILD should extend its scope to include general-purpose and other 'high-impact AI systems', as well as software. It also discusses a mixed liability framework that balances fault-based and strict liability. Notably, the study recommends transitioning from an AI-focused directive to a software liability regulation, to prevent market fragmentation and enhance clarity across the EU. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
Une opération des forces de l'ordre est en cours, depuis cette nuit, à Saint-Louis, au Mont-Dore. Une personne, blessée par balle, est décédée, selon l'AFP. Une deuxième est décédée ce matin, selon la famille.
Depuis le 13 septembre 2024, l’avis de concession en vue de sélectionner le futur concessionnaire chargé d’assurer l’exploitation, la maintenance et le développement des infrastructures de l’aéroport de Tahiti-Faa’a, pendant 40 ans, est publié.
Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) – 'achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls' – is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations (UN) that is very likely to be missed by the target date of 2030. This undermines the rest of the goals. The inclusion in the SDGs of a standalone goal on gender equality was seen as a spur to mobilise action and resources to tackle persistent barriers to women and girls' full enjoyment of their rights, which also undermine sustainable development. The targets in SDG 5 specify actions or outcomes that countries should aim for. These are to remove discriminatory legislation and social norms, eliminate gender-based violence, ensure the bodily autonomy of women and girls, value their unpaid care work and close gender gaps in access to resources and decision-making. At the mid-point to 2030, no country or region in the world has achieved all these targets. Already slow, global progress has stalled, prompting evaluation of which policy measures have been effective, where gaps exist and how to catalyse further action. The European Union (EU) supported the inclusion of SDG 5 and has comprehensive policy frameworks in place to support non-EU countries to achieve the targets and to advance gender equality in the Union. In the EU itself, many of the targets are on track, but progress has been uneven, with significant disparities between Member States. The European Parliament has taken a strong stance on putting gender equality at the heart of sustainable development policy and has called for concrete steps to accelerate progress towards SDG 5. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
Bringing all European financial markets under one roof, the Capital Markets Union (CMU), stands to provide European savers and borrowers with better opportunities. This, in turn, is expected to boost long-term growth and to improve the functioning of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). Yet, powerful private and public interest groups have been able so far to stand in the way of this transformation. Most governments are torn between the benefits from CMU and the pressure of these interest groups. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) ahead of the Monetary Dialogue with the ECB President on 30 September 2024. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
La semaine du 6 au 14 septembre a été consacrée à la prévention du suicide à travers plusieurs manifestations. L'occasion aussi de parler de chiffres, notamment du nombre de suicides en Polynésie toujours plus inquiétant. Le chiffre de 174 passages à l'acte avait été avancé depuis le début de l'année par les autorités. En fait, selon il fallait comprendre 174 tentatives de suicide/100 000 habitants.
Primé plusieurs fois au Heiva au Tahiti pour ses prestations, Teiva Manoï dit Minos fait partie de ceux qui ne se contentent pas de déclamer des légendes. Le plus important pour lui, c'est de faire vivre le texte pour que le public ressente toute son énergie. Aujourd’hui, Minos, enseigne l’art oratoire dans les écoles et au conservatoire.
Première étape franchie pour la proposition de destitution du président de la République. Le bureau de l'Assemblée nationale a jugé recevable la demande portée par La France Insoumise par 12 voix pour et 10 voix contre. Une procédure en forme de mission impossible ?
Les travaux touchent à leur fin au pôle de santé mentale ! Le bâtiment jouxte le centre hospitalier de Taaone, il permettra de soulager l'ancien hôpital Jean Prince qui abrite actuellement le département psychiatrie. Le chantier a accumulé des retards, mais finalement le Pôle devrait ouvrir en mai 2025.
This study provides an overview of the Common Fisheries Policy and other EU policies in relation to Fisheries, Aquaculture, the Blue Economy and International Ocean Governance. The current and future challenges facing these are described. Strengths and weaknesses of EU policy in addressing these challenges are assessed, leading to the authors making a range of specific policy recommendations. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
Un accident est survenu à Paea, en début d'après-midi lundi 16 septembre. Les passagers des deux véhicules impliqués ont été transportés à l'hôpital.
L'ampleur des incendies qui ont ravagé l'île de Maui à Hawaï en 2023 est la conséquence d'une combinaison de facteurs qui ont conduit la population et les autorités locales à sous-estimer les risques encourus, selon un rapport officiel publié vendredi. En août dernier, le gouverneur d'Hawaï avait annoncé qu'un accord à l'amiable avait été trouvé avec les personnes affectées par les violents incendies, qui toucheront 4,037 milliards de dollars pour renoncer à un procès.
La pharmacie Te ora de Teano Cojan rouvre ce lundi 16 septembre à Bora-Bora. L’épilogue d’un long combat judiciaire pour le pharmacien. Depuis 2020, il essaie d’ouvrir son officine à Nunue, sur la Perle du Pacifique. Après une autorisation refusée de la part du Pays puis des poursuites judiciaires entamées par son unique concurrent, c'est peut-être enfin fini.
Rencontre avec une ancienne infirmière, devenue journaliste et photographe. Elle prépare une exposition avec un objectif : changer le regard des gens sur les personnes sans abri. Depuis près d'un an;, Doris Ramseyer discute avec eux et partage leur quotidien. A travers ses clichés, elle expose leur fragilité, leur détresse, mais aussi leur détermination ou leur grand coeur.
The European defence industrial strategy (EDIS), unveiled on 5 March 2024, aims to enhance the EU's defence readiness, particularly its defence industrial capacity, by 2035. Despite a significantly increased €290 billion combined EU Member State defence budget in 2023 and a radically changed security environment following the launch of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, significant challenges for the EU to achieve defence readiness remain. The European defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB) suffers from fragmentation and limited collaboration, exacerbated by EU Member States' dependency on non-EU defence equipment. The EDIS emphasises collaborative and increased European investment in the EDTIB, fostering adaptability, and integrating defence readiness into all EU policies. It proposes, among other initiatives, the €1.5 billion European defence industry programme (EDIP), a new (voluntary) legal framework – the 'structure for European armament' programme – to facilitate and scale up Member States' cooperation throughout the defence equipment lifecycle, as well as several ways to ensure increased financing for the EDTIB. The strategy also proposes to deepen the partnership with Ukraine, aiming for long-term assistance and support for the Ukrainian defence industry. According to experts, the EDIS's success hinges on securing adequate funding and achieving genuine Member State buy-in. Experts doubt the sufficiency of the proposed funding and the feasibility of meeting non-binding targets, such as 50 % of procurement stemming from the EDTIB by 2030. At the end of the previous legislature, Members of the European Parliament urged that the EDIS and the EDIP should supplement current defence tools, ensuring sufficient EDIP funding and a regulatory framework to foster innovation and efficiency. They called on Member States to fund European defence instruments, supported a €100 billion debt-financed defence fund proposed by Commissioner Breton, and urged the European Investment Bank to reform its lending eligibility. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
Le départ de la 7eme édition de la Air Tahiti va"a race a été donné hier au parc Vairai. Au menu 27 km entre Papeete et Punaauia. L’événement a réuni une cinquantaine d’équipes, beaucoup moins qu'en 2023. Mais cette année le niveau est plus élevé grâce notamment à la 1ère participation à cette course de Shell Va’a. Chez les dames, Ihilani a encore fait la différence.
Rencontre avec une ancienne infirmière, devenue journaliste et photographe. Elle prépare une exposition avec un objectif : changer le regard des gens sur les personnes sans abri. Depuis près d'un an;, Doris Ramseyer discute avec eux et partage leur quotidien. A travers ses clichés, elle expose leur fragilité, leur détresse, mais aussi leur détermination ou leur grand coeur.
Les forces de l'ordre étaient sur le pied de guerre ce matin à la gare maritime. DTPN, douane, gendarmerie et police municipale...soit une vingtaine d'agents réquisitionnés pour la recherche de stupéfiants. Leurs cibles : les bagages des jeunes en partance pour le Taure'a Moove. Pour embarquer à bord de l'Apetahi Express, il fallait montrer patte blanche.
Plus tôt dans la soirée, l'équipe de campagne de Donald Trump avait assuré que le candidat républicain était sain et sauf après un échange de tirs près de son parcours préféré. On ne sait pas encore s'il était visé.
Un accident a eu lieu en face de la mairie de Paea vers 8 heures. Une voiture s'est complètement retournée après avoir percuté un véhicule arrivant en face.
Teiki Teiho a vu sa vie basculer le 26 juin dernier. Après une soirée entre amis, ce défenseur de l'environnement se fait violemment agresser. Aujourd'hui handicapé, sa vie se résume à des séances de kinésithérapie et de sport en attendant une opération des cervicales. En rééducation au centre Te Tiare, il a livré un témoignage poignant de son combat pour la vie.
La 3ème édition de la Makatea Vertical Adventure débute lundi à Makatea. Aujourd'hui, le matériel a été embarqué sur le Tahiti Nui qui appareillera demain soir vers les Tuamotu. A son bord, près de 200 participants et organisateurs et un peu plus de 70 tonnes de fret.
Aujourd'hui, les pluies ont provoqué des inondations sur la côte Est de Tahiti mais aussi sur la côte Ouest. L e tarmac de l'aéroport international a été en partie inondé. Heureusement, il ne devrait pas y avoir d'incidence sur les vols prévus ce soir.
Teiki Teiho a vu sa vie basculer le 26 juin dernier. Après une soirée entre amis, ce défenseur de l'environnement se fait violemment agresser. Aujourd'hui handicapé, sa vie se résume à des séances de kinésithérapie et de sport en attendant une opération des cervicales. En rééducation au centre Te Tiare, il a livré un témoignage poignant de son combat pour la vie.
Météo France a placé les îles du Vent en vigilance orange pour risque de fortes pluies. Une perturbation pluvio-orageuse provoque de forts cumuls de précipitations. Conséquence : sur la côte est de Tahiti, il y a des inondations, notamment à Faaone.
Les médaillés olympiques et paralympiques ont reçu un grade dans l’un des deux ordres nationaux (Légion d’honneur ou Ordre national du Mérite) samedi au pied de l'Arc de Triomphe à Paris lors de la Parade des Champions. Parmi eux, notre champion de surf Kauli Vaast.
The European Parliament has come a long way since its inception in 1951. Initially a consultative body composed of delegations of national parliaments, it has become a directly elected institution, has obtained budgetary and legislative powers, and now exercises influence over most aspects of EU affairs. Together with representatives of national governments, who sit in the Council, Parliament co-decides on European legislation, in what could be seen as a bicameral legislature at EU level. This publication presents Parliament's powers, including the most recent changes following the reform of Parliament's Rules of Procedure in April 2024. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
The confirmation hearings of the Commissioners-designate before the European Parliament's committees play a vital role in informing Parliament before it decides on the proposed composition of the College of Commissioners. Ahead of the autumn 2024 hearings, Parliament has adapted the rules for the process, which will apply for the members of the second von der Leyen College. First, the Legal Affairs Committee scrutinises the declaration of interests of each Commissioner-designate. Second, each Commissioner-designate appears before the competent parliamentary committee or committees for a single confirmation hearing. In the past, the main criticism levelled at some of the Commissioners-designate has involved their having insufficient expertise in their respective portfolios, as well as the vagueness of their answers and their reluctance to make political commitments. The existence of possible conflicts of interest in relation to the assigned portfolio and concerns regarding the integrity of the candidate have influenced the dynamics of more recent hearings. Since the 2004 investiture, Parliament has used its role in appointing the Commission to replace certain controversial candidates and force adjustments to certain portfolios, although according to the Treaties Parliament can only reject or accept the College as a whole. While some experts have advised against the excessive politicisation of the confirmation hearings, others have welcomed the increased accountability of the Commission to Parliament, and have praised the deepening of the political link between the two institutions as a step towards further democratisation of the EU decision-making process. Confirmation hearings have become critical for Parliament to hold the Commission accountable, and have gained prominence as a tool for Parliament to take a greater role in EU agenda-setting. This is a further updated version of a September 2019 briefing by Maria Diaz Crego, itself an update of a 2014 briefing by Eva-Maria Poptcheva. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP
L’association FACE Polynésie agir contre l’exclusion, a signé le 11 septembre, un partenariat avec les communes de Papeete et Pirae et la Polynésienne des eaux pour la mise en place de la première plomberie solidaire de Polynésie. Grâce à ce dispositif, les usagers en situation de précarité pourront bénéficier d’un service de plomberie minimum.