On 1 March 2023, as part of the road safety package, the European Commission published a legislative proposal to help ensure EU-wide application of driving disqualifications. The proposal calls for increased cooperation, harmonisation of legislation, simplification of information exchange, capacity building, and improved public awareness efforts. In order to prevent impunity due to a lack of legislation, the proposal sets out rules to allow better EU-wide enforcement of driver disqualification decisions when drivers commit major traffic offences outside their own country. In the European Parliament, the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) is responsible for the file (rapporteur: Matteo Ricci, S&D, Italy). The TRAN committee adopted its report on 29 November 2023. On 6 February, the Parliament voted in plenary on its first-reading position on the file. On 7 October the TRAN committee voted to start trilogue negotiations. Fourth edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force in 2018, the European Commission has published two reports on its application. The second report stresses the need for consistent interpretation and enforcement of the GDPR, highlighting ongoing challenges such as divergent national interpretations, difficulties in cooperation among regulatory bodies, and obstacles faced by organisations in achieving compliance. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Une voie exclusivement réservée aux transports en commun pourrait-elle régler la congestion routière de Arue à Papeete ? Alors que la commune et le Pays sont d'accords pour faire naître le projet avant 2027, de leur côté, les usagers sont sceptiques.

La Hawaiki nui va'a se déroule du 30 octobre au 02 novembre entre Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa et Bora. Plus de deux cents équipages participent à cette 31ème édition, toutes catégories confondues. Seule petite nouveauté cette année : une sécurité renforcée, après le drame de la précédente course. Tous les détails dans cet article.

Eric Spitz, haut-commissaire de la République en Polynésie était invité dans notre journal le vendredi 18 octobre 2024 pour faire le point sur l'action de l'Etat au fenua. Il admet avec regrets le manque de communication sur le tir de missile chinois et répond à plusieurs autres interrogations au sujet de la lutte antidrogue ou encore les violences policières.

Le plan cancer de la cour territoriale des comptes va être renouvelé en 2025. La chambre territoriale des comptes veut renforcer la prévention face au tabagisme et à l'alcool et faciliter la coopération entre le centre hospitalier du Taaone et l'institut du cancer. Des mesures qui visent à renverser la tendance, à la hausse, de la maladie en Polynésie.

Les lauréats du concours d’écriture et d'illustrations du 24e salon Lire en Polynésie ont été dévoilés. Découvrez-les !

Le drame est survenu dans la nuit du dimanche 20 au lundi 21 octobre. Un élève du lycée professionnel originaire de Maupiti est décédé à l'internat.

Georgia will hold parliamentary elections on 26 October 2024, for the first time under a fully proportional election system. The results of this vote will be highly consequential, potentially determining Georgia's EU and North-Atlantic integration trajectory for years to come. The election campaign environment has become increasingly tense and polarised. The party in government since 2012, Georgian Dream, led by party founder and billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, has described the elections as a choice between 'peace and war'. Meanwhile, the opposition has framed them as a choice between the democratic West and authoritarian Russia. Opinion polls give contradictory results, but those considered more reliable forecast that none of the parties will be able to form a government on its own and that a coalition will be necessary. Georgia was granted EU candidate status on 14 December 2023, on the condition that the country made progress in nine key areas. Since then, however, the ruling party has introduced a number of legislative acts considered contrary to EU values and obstructing the continuation of accession negotiations. Recent amendments to Georgia's electoral laws have been criticised by both international and local organisations. In the coming weeks, the Commission is expected to adopt the 2024 enlargement package, assessing progress made by candidate countries, including Georgia. The elections will be monitored closely by domestic and international observers, including a long term election observation mission from the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), joined by a delegation of Members of the European Parliament. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Nouvelle formule du Tahiti Biker tour cette année. Pas de train de motos sur des kilomètres, mais un esprit plus ludique avec le «selfie tour», un repas, et un concert dans un objectif de cohésion.

Felix Bourgoin et Miliani Simon sont les grands vainqueurs de la Taapuna Masters 2024 dans la catégorie surf. Pendant 3 jours, pas moins de 90 surfeurs, surfeuses, bodyboardeurs et drop knee boardeurs se sont affrontés sur la vague de Taapuna. Dans des conditions parfaites, Miliani s'est imposée face aux soeurs Fierro, Heimiti et Kohai. Et chez les hommes Felix Bourgoin a explosé les scores. Au Salvador, Patricia Rossi défend les couleurs du fenua au championnat du monde ISA master.

Le roi Charles a assisté à une messe et exprimé sa «grande joie» d'être revenu en Australie, dimanche lors de sa première apparition publique depuis son arrivée dans le pays.

Les propriétaires de voilier de la marina Taina et résidents à bord vont-ils payer leur loyer mensuel 500% plus cher ? C'est la question que se pose l’association des voiliers en Polynésie. Pour rappel, le 25 janvier dernier, le conseil d'administration du Port autonome annonçait une augmentation des tarifs aux plaisanciers. Une plainte avait alors été déposée par l'association des voiliers. L'audience est prévue le 25 octobre.

L’agriculture biologique gagne du terrain en Polynésie. Et cela grâce à des jeunes motivés et courageux. C’est le cas de Tuhani Pugibet. 4 ans maintenant qu’il a lancé sa production de taro, de fruits, de légumes et de cultures vivrières. Comme chaque année, il organise des journées portes ouvertes. L’occasion pour les visiteurs de mieux comprendre ce qu’est la culture bio et de les pousser à consommer bio.

Plus de peur que de mal. Un spectaculaire accident de la route a eu lieu tôt ce matin sur la RDP à Punaauia. Une voiture a violemment percuté le terre-plein central en béton.

Samedi matin, une pirogue V6 s'est retrouvée en difficulté côté océan au large de Mahina. Le bateau suiveur s'est lui aussi retrouvé dans la même situation. Ce sont les pompiers de Mahina qui sont allés les secourir.

Lors de sa participation à la quatrième commission de l'ONU à New York, le représentant de l’Etat est resté inflexible quant à la position de la France sur la demande d’accession à l’autodétermination des indépendantistes. Ces derniers ont donc décidé de se rendre au conseil des droits de l’homme à Genève le 22 octobre pour «pousser la France à ouvrir le dialogue».

Over the past decade, corridors have occupied an increasingly important place in international connectivity initiatives. They take several forms, ranging from 'simpler' transport corridors to more complex economic corridors. For them to be successful, several conditions need to be in place, both relative to the participating countries and to the wider regions they connect. Once operational, they can bring various benefits to participating countries, both economic and societal. India has had a two-pronged policy in recent years. On the one hand, it is investing increasingly in national infrastructure projects, such as the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. On the other, it is part of several major international infrastructure projects. Three such projects that stand out are the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor, the International North-South Transport Corridor and the more recent India-Middle East-Europe Corridor. According to experts, India's approach towards international connectivity appears to be driven more by geostrategic sensitivities than purely economic considerations. Broadly, Delhi chooses to participate in projects that help to increase its regional and global footprint. It also takes into consideration the fact that Asia is a region with several nuclear powers, rising nationalism and the absence of a security structure. Its choices are further conditioned by Chinese initiatives in the region, US policy towards China, and developments following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The EU and India have long-standing diplomatic ties. In recent years, owing to both rising trade volumes and geopolitical considerations, they have increased their cooperation further. Aspects of this cooperation are the revival of negotiations on a free trade agreement, the launch of a Trade and Technology Council and the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC). Once completed, these three initiatives could bring significant synergies to the parties involved. IMEC is facing several challenges, however, both logistical and geopolitical, that could delay its implementation. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Often considered the 'cornerstone' of European integration, the single market now serves 449 million consumers and 31 million active companies, most of which are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It has delivered substantial economic benefits, ranging between 8 % and 9 % of European Union gross domestic product (GDP). Trade between Member States has risen steadily over the years, and today accounts for an estimated 56 million European jobs. The EU is among the largest trading blocs in the world, representing 15 % of world GDP, compared with the United States at 16 % and China at 19 %. The single market's attractiveness for foreign businesses also serves as an important geopolitical tool, enhancing the EU's influence amid geopolitical shifts. Recent shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have revealed not only the single market's vulnerability in crises, but also the extent to which the EU's competitiveness relies on a well-functioning single market, ensuring unhindered access to the goods, services, and strategic inputs EU supply chains need. Although the single market has generally been a success, recent analyses, including those put forward by Enrico Letta and Mario Draghi in 2024, clearly demonstrate that it remains highly fragmented, limiting EU companies' ability to scale up and compete internationally, and preventing EU citizens from reaping the full benefits. For instance, 60 % of the barriers companies face today are of the same type as were already reported 20 years ago. The two reports converge on many points, not least on the need to take rapid action to deepen the single market. Advancing the single market requires action in multiple policy fields, its digital dimension gaining increasing importance in recent years. Ultimately, a well-functioning single market, fit for the green and digital transitions, new technological developments and changing geopolitical realities can be seen as central to the EU's industrial policy. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Raanui Daunassans Pomare, descendant de la dernière reine de Tahiti, découvre par hasard un manuscrit original. Il s’agit du recueil de souvenirs familiaux, racontés dans les années 1930 par la souveraine à sa fille, la princesse Takau. L'ouvrage vient d'être édité par Au Vent des Îles et est disponible depuis aujourd'hui au salon Lire en Polynésie.

Jeudi 17 octobre est la journée mondiale du don d'organes et de la greffe. En Polynésie, faute de moyens, seule la greffe de rein est possible et ce, depuis octobre 2013. À ce jour, 164 greffes ont été réalisées et 110 personnes sont toujours en attente. Corinne Terorohauepa est nouvellement inscrite sur la liste et nous parle de sa polykystose rénale avec laquelle elle vit depuis 24 ans.

La 3ème séance de la session budgétaire s’est ouverte ce jeudi à Tarahoi par une minute de silence en hommage à la mère de la déléguée interministérielle au handicap, décédée cette semaine, mais aussi en mémoire de toutes les femmes décédées du cancer du sein. A l'ordre du jour, plusieurs questions orales, dont une sur les maladies radio-induites, posée par l'élue Tavini Hinamoeura Morgant.

During the October II plenary session, Parliament is expected to amend the Council's position on the draft EU budget for 2025. The Committee on Budgets (BUDG) voted to reverse all of the reductions the Council has made to the Commission's draft and proposes considerable increases in the 2025 budget for Parliament's priorities: investments tailored to improving people's lives, and boosting the Union's competitiveness and sustainability. It would set 2025 commitments at almost €201 billion and payments at €153.5 billion, and proposes to finance the NGEU borrowing costs without cutting into expenditure on flagship programmes. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

This compendium brings together a set of briefings prepared by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) to guide Members of the European Parliament through the parliamentary hearings of Commissioners-designate in early November 2024. These public confirmation hearings form the backdrop to Parliament's confirmation vote on the College of Commissioners put forward by Ursula von der Leyen, following her re-election as Commission President by the European Parliament in July 2024. In addition to an overview of the process, setting its historical and political context, this volume contains a briefing on each of the Commissioners-designate and their portfolios. Each of these briefings highlights some of the key issues and recent developments in the portfolio, as well as looking back on Parliament's activity in the area in the last parliamentary term. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Animal diseases can result in heavy livestock losses and economic costs, and potentially threaten human health. Through the 'One Health' approach and the EU4Health programme, the European Commission wants to link animal, human and soil health, biodiversity, climate, sustainable use of pesticides, and disease surveillance and prevention, to ensure prompt action in future health emergencies. The topic is scheduled for question time with the Commission during the October II plenary session. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Mercredi 16 octobre, une rencontre était organisée à l'hôpital du Taaone autour du Trouble Déficit de l’Attention avec ou sans Hyperactivité (TDAH). S'il n'y a pas encore d'études spécifiques sur le fenua, ce trouble touche 5 à 8% des enfants dans le monde.

La grève a été levée à la direction des transports terrestres. Après neuf jours de mouvement social, les salariés ont obtenu gain de cause. Les services de la Direction des Transports Terrestres (DTT) seront ouverts et fonctionneront normalement dès jeudi 17 octobre aux heures habituelles.

Le Sénat a approuvé, ce mercredi 16 octobre, en commission le report des élections provinciales de Nouvelle-Calédonie, l'une des promesses du gouvernement vis-à-vis de l'archipel plongé dans une crise profonde depuis le printemps. Le ministre des Outre-mer, actuellement sur le Caillou, a également annoncé le soutien financier de l'État lors de la présentation du plan de sauvegarde au Centre culturel Tjibaou.

Under the EU Treaties, Member States have to consider their economic and employment policies as a common concern, and coordinate their action within the Council. The Council adopts employment guidelines that must be reflected in the Member States' employment policies and reform programmes. Before adopting these guidelines, Parliament is consulted on the draft, but the Council is not bound by Parliament's opinion. During the October II plenary session, Parliament is due to adopt an opinion on this year's employment guidelines, based on the report from the Employment and Social Affairs Committee. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Copper is a relatively common element with a variety of suppliers, and that should typically mean a stable market. However, the copper market has recently been showing unusual instability. New EU legislation, though not always directly related, seems to be having a significant impact on copper prices. This is the case for the Chips Act and the Critical Raw Materials Act – designed to make EU industry more resilient by improving strategic autonomy – but also for laws concerning energy, artificial intelligence and digitalisation. New factors, including looming shortages in strategic raw materials – such as copper – may strongly influence political action. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Following lengthy negotiations, the Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement on 6 March 2024 on rules for more efficient air traffic management and to improve sustainability in the aviation sector. The Council adopted the agreed text on 26 September 2024 and it now needs to be adopted by Parliament. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Regions and cities play an important role in the implementation of EU laws, as many EU policies are executed at local or regional level. Regions and cities are usually the first point of contact between citizens and political authorities. Engaging with them can have a positive impact on the implementation of EU policies, and may also help to bring the EU closer to its citizens, thus enhancing its democratic legitimacy. During the October II plenary session, the European Commission is due to give a statement on the topic. A debate in the European Parliament comes at a time when the future of cohesion policy – the main policy supporting regions and cities – is at stake. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The EU will provide a new macro-financial assistance (MFA) loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine as part of a G7 initiative to support Ukraine with a loan of up to US$50 billion (€45 billion). The new Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism will provide revenues originating from immobilised Russian sovereign assets, so that Ukraine can service and repay loans from the EU and other G7 lenders. Parliament is expected to adopt the proposal during its October II plenary sitting. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Si le parti indépendantiste a pu montrer sa présence et sa détermination au sein des instances onusiennes, il dénonce la position de la France qui fait preuve d'un «déni diplomatique de la puissance administrante», selon ses mots. Le Tavini compte d'ailleurs se rendre à Genève devant le comité des droits de l'Homme des Nations Unies.

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