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Briefing - Japan towards 2024 general elections - 24-10-2024

Shortly after having been elected Japan's Prime Minister in September 2024, Ishiba Shigeru called elections to the house of representatives (the lower house) to be held on 27 October. The vote will follow an intensive 12-day electoral campaign, against a back

Les antennes du pôle Outre-mer de France Télévisions bouleversent leur programmation

Sept jours après le passage du cyclone Chido, le nombre de victimes continue d'augmenter. En soutien aux habitants de Mayotte, la programmation de Polynésie la 1ère est perturbée, dès lundi 23 décembre à partir de 9h.
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Les antennes du pôle Outre-mer de France Télévisions bouleversent leur programmation

Sept jours après le passage du cyclone Chido, le nombre de victimes continue d'augmenter. En soutien aux habitants de Mayotte, la programmation de Polynésie la 1ère est perturbée, dès lundi 23 décembre à partir de 9h.

Un glissement de terrain ralentit la circulation à Afaahiti

La pluie a provoqué un glissement de terrain dimanche 22 décembre à Afaahiti. La circulation est alternée sur cette partie de la route.
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Un glissement de terrain ralentit la circulation à Afaahiti

La pluie a provoqué un glissement de terrain dimanche 22 décembre à Afaahiti. La circulation est alternée sur cette partie de la route.

Taxis en colère : Jordy Chan ne fera pas de concession sur le calendrier

Déçus de leur rencontre avec le ministre Jordy Chan vendredi, les chauffeurs de taxi ont mené une opération escargot dimanche 22 décembre. Ils étaient une centaine à suivre le cortège entre Faaa, Paea et la présidence.
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Taxis en colère : Jordy Chan ne fera pas de concession sur le calendrier

Déçus de leur rencontre avec le ministre Jordy Chan vendredi, les chauffeurs de taxi ont mené une opération escargot dimanche 22 décembre. Ils étaient une centaine à suivre le cortège entre Faaa, Paea et la présidence.

Cyclone Chido à Mayotte : une semaine après, la communauté mahoraise de Tahiti soulagée d'avoir des nouvelles de leurs proches

Le puissant cyclone Chido a frappé de plein fouet l'île de Mayotte samedi 14 décembre, causant d'importants dégâts. Une semaine après, la majorité des habitants n'a pas accès à l'eau potable. En Polynésie, la petite communauté Mahoraise suit la sit
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Cyclone Chido à Mayotte : une semaine après, la communauté mahoraise de Tahiti soulagée d'avoir des nouvelles de leurs proches

Le puissant cyclone Chido a frappé de plein fouet l'île de Mayotte samedi 14 décembre, causant d'importants dégâts. Une semaine après, la majorité des habitants n'a pas accès à l'eau potable. En Polynésie, la petite communauté Mahoraise suit la situation de très près.

«Celui qui conduit, c'est celui qui n'a pas bu» : le Colonel Jérôme Robert en appelle à la responsabilité de chacun

L'accident qui a tué trois personnes à Mataiea samedi 21 décembre a choqué les habitants du quartier et plus généralement le fenua. Le Colonel Jérôme Robert demande à la population d'adopter les bons gestes et prévient : les gendarmes ne feront pas
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«Celui qui conduit, c'est celui qui n'a pas bu» : le Colonel Jérôme Robert en appelle à la responsabilité de chacun

L'accident qui a tué trois personnes à Mataiea samedi 21 décembre a choqué les habitants du quartier et plus généralement le fenua. Le Colonel Jérôme Robert demande à la population d'adopter les bons gestes et prévient : les gendarmes ne feront pas de cadeau pendant les fêtes.

Un noël féérique avec Polynésie la 1ère

Votre chaîne du fenua fête noël avec vous. Fredonnez les plus belles mélodies au rythme des danses ori tahiti ou célébrez la nativité en église, avec cette programmation conçue pour vous.
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Un noël féérique avec Polynésie la 1ère

Votre chaîne du fenua fête noël avec vous. Fredonnez les plus belles mélodies au rythme des danses ori tahiti ou célébrez la nativité en église, avec cette programmation conçue pour vous.

«Ils veulent étouffer l'affaire» : Sandra Taipunu veut que justice soit faite pour son mari, devenu tétraplégique après un plaquage au rugby

Jean-Paul Taipunu devient tétraplégique après un plaquage violent lors d'un match de rugby. Ce 12 janvier 2020 a changé à jamais le cours de sa vie. Près de cinq années plus tard, l'affaire suit son cours devant la justice. Il a été indemnisé par l
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«Ils veulent étouffer l'affaire» : Sandra Taipunu veut que justice soit faite pour son mari, devenu tétraplégique après un plaquage au rugby

Jean-Paul Taipunu devient tétraplégique après un plaquage violent lors d'un match de rugby. Ce 12 janvier 2020 a changé à jamais le cours de sa vie. Près de cinq années plus tard, l'affaire suit son cours devant la justice. Il a été indemnisé par la Fondation Ferrasse mais accuse son club de vouloir détenir les fonds d'une cagnotte qui lui reviennent. De retour en Polynésie pour les fêtes de Noël, il se livre.

Les chauffeurs de taxi mettent leur menace à exécution après une réunion infructueuse avec le pays

Une centaine de chauffeurs de taxi seront rassemblés dimanche 22 décembre sur les routes de Tahiti. Le cortège partira à 9 heures de la mairie de Faaa vers les grottes de Maraa avant de faire demi-tour direction la présidence. Les manifestants espèrent
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Les chauffeurs de taxi mettent leur menace à exécution après une réunion infructueuse avec le pays

Une centaine de chauffeurs de taxi seront rassemblés dimanche 22 décembre sur les routes de Tahiti. Le cortège partira à 9 heures de la mairie de Faaa vers les grottes de Maraa avant de faire demi-tour direction la présidence. Les manifestants espèrent rencontrer Moetai Brotherson pour rediscuter du projet de loi de pays des transports touristiques, visant à réguler l'octroi de licences professionnelles au fenua.

Nouveau séisme au large du Vanuatu

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,1 est survenu au Vanuatu ce dimanche (heure locale), quelques jours seulement après un séisme qui a déjà fait une quinzaine de morts.
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Nouveau séisme au large du Vanuatu

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,1 est survenu au Vanuatu ce dimanche (heure locale), quelques jours seulement après un séisme qui a déjà fait une quinzaine de morts.

Faits divers : trois morts dans un accident de la route à Mataiea

Trois personnes sont décédées dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi après un grave accident de la route à Mataiea. Ce drame porte à 38 le nombre de morts sur les routes de Polynésie en 2024.
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Faits divers : trois morts dans un accident de la route à Mataiea

Trois personnes sont décédées dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi après un grave accident de la route à Mataiea. Ce drame porte à 38 le nombre de morts sur les routes de Polynésie en 2024.

Le chasseur disparu à Papenoo a été retrouvé grâce à un drone

Papi Coco, de son vrai nom Joris Moarii, le chasseur a été retrouvé ce vendredi 20 décembre vers 10h30 du matin. La solidarité entre chasseurs n'est pas un vain mot. Et ils étaient plus nombreux qu'hier, en ce troisième jour de recherche. S'il a bien p
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Le chasseur disparu à Papenoo a été retrouvé grâce à un drone

Papi Coco, de son vrai nom Joris Moarii, le chasseur a été retrouvé ce vendredi 20 décembre vers 10h30 du matin. La solidarité entre chasseurs n'est pas un vain mot. Et ils étaient plus nombreux qu'hier, en ce troisième jour de recherche. S'il a bien plu ces derniers jours, le soleil est de retour. Ce qui a permis de retrouver l'homme de 75 ans, qui avait disparu depuis mercredi 18 décembre au soir.

At a Glance - Mobile EU citizens' right to join political parties in the Member State of their residence - 20-12-2024

Article 22 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) establishes the right of mobile EU citizens – i.e. those residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals – to stand as candidates in elections to the European Parliament a
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At a Glance - Mobile EU citizens' right to join political parties in the Member State of their residence - 20-12-2024

Article 22 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) establishes the right of mobile EU citizens – i.e. those residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals – to stand as candidates in elections to the European Parliament and municipal elections in the Member State of residence under the same conditions as nationals of that Member State. In two closely linked judgments, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that this included mobile EU citizens' right to join political parties in the Member State of their residence. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Briefing - Understanding EU humanitarian action - 20-12-2024

Natural hazards, armed conflicts, human-induced or amplified disasters, and often, complex crises – a combination of these may result in humanitarian emergencies. Meeting complex humanitarian needs, especially in resource-scarce environments, requires inter
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Briefing - Understanding EU humanitarian action - 20-12-2024

Natural hazards, armed conflicts, human-induced or amplified disasters, and often, complex crises – a combination of these may result in humanitarian emergencies. Meeting complex humanitarian needs, especially in resource-scarce environments, requires intervention beyond national capacities. Therefore, broader humanitarian action is essential to save lives, preserve the health and dignity of victims, assist recovery, and improve prevention, preparedness and resilience. This action encompasses humanitarian assistance, its financing, advocacy, policy and legal frameworks, coordination, monitoring and evaluation efforts. The main international humanitarian efforts are run by the United Nations, facilitating resource mobilisation, coordination and consistency of humanitarian action. However, regional and bilateral actions are equally important, especially given that, due to growing humanitarian needs and scarce financial resources, the humanitarian system is facing a severe funding crisis, compromising the delivery of assistance. The EU is an important humanitarian donor and actor, with its toolbox consisting of humanitarian assistance, both through financing and operational means; international advocacy for more coordinated, efficient and prominent humanitarian assistance and increased resource mobilisation; support for the respect of international humanitarian law; and policy measures, most notably humanitarian exceptions to sanctions. Since the creation of its humanitarian office in 1992, the EU has provided needs-based humanitarian assistance to more than 110 countries and territories, in line with the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence and with a focus on gender-, age- and environment-sensitive approaches, among other things. The European Parliament is significantly involved in the EU's humanitarian action. As a co-legislator and a budgetary authority, as well as through its resolutions, diplomacy, outreach and numerous other activities, the Parliament shapes EU humanitarian policy, decides on the financing, and brings important issues into the spotlight. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Quand fêtes de fin d'année rime avec circulation de faux billets

De faux billets de 5000 francs CFP ont été mis en circulation. Un hypermarché de la commune d'Arue en a intercepté quelques-uns. Les commerçants sont appelés à la plus grande vigilance en cette période de fêtes de fin d'année.
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Quand fêtes de fin d'année rime avec circulation de faux billets

De faux billets de 5000 francs CFP ont été mis en circulation. Un hypermarché de la commune d'Arue en a intercepté quelques-uns. Les commerçants sont appelés à la plus grande vigilance en cette période de fêtes de fin d'année.

[MAJ] Un homme porté disparu dans la vallée de la Papenoo, les recherches toujours en cours

Des recherches sont en cours pour trouver un homme dans la vallée de la Papenoo. Il s'agirait d'un chasseur.
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[MAJ] Un homme porté disparu dans la vallée de la Papenoo, les recherches toujours en cours

Des recherches sont en cours pour trouver un homme dans la vallée de la Papenoo. Il s'agirait d'un chasseur.

Briefing - Sweden's climate action strategy - 19-12-2024

Sweden aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2045 (see trajectory in Figure 1) and to further reduce its emissions in sectors covered by the Effort-sharing Regulation. In 2023, Sweden accounted for 0.16 % of the EU's net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It ach
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Briefing - Sweden's climate action strategy - 19-12-2024

Sweden aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2045 (see trajectory in Figure 1) and to further reduce its emissions in sectors covered by the Effort-sharing Regulation. In 2023, Sweden accounted for 0.16 % of the EU's net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It achieved a net emissions reduction of 72.6 % from 2005 to 2023, well above the EU average reduction of 30.5 %. In the same period, the country reduced emissions covered by the EU emissions trading system by 26.5 %. Sweden's land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector has consistently performed as a large carbon sink. In August 2023, Sweden updated its recovery and resilience plan and included a REPowerEU chapter. The plan dedicates 43.6 % of total funding to the green transition. Sweden submitted a draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) in July 2023. The European Commission assessed it, making recommendations for the final updated NECP, which Sweden submitted in June 2024 as one of four EU countries to meet the deadline. A 2023 Eurobarometer survey showed that 73 % of Swedes, against a 46 % EU average, find climate change to be one of the four most serious problems facing the world. While 60 % consider tackling climate change a personal responsibility, this task is also seen as the responsibility of national governments (80 %), the EU (74 %), and business and industry (55 %). Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Briefing - Bulgaria's climate action strategy - 19-12-2024

In 2023, Bulgaria accounted for around 1.2 % of the EU's net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and achieved a net emissions reduction of 22.6 % compared with 2005. The country's total emissions decreased by 27.4 % between 2005 and 2023, while its net carbon rem
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Briefing - Bulgaria's climate action strategy - 19-12-2024

In 2023, Bulgaria accounted for around 1.2 % of the EU's net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and achieved a net emissions reduction of 22.6 % compared with 2005. The country's total emissions decreased by 27.4 % between 2005 and 2023, while its net carbon removals in the land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector declined by 41.3 % (Figure 1). Emissions from sectors covered by the effort-sharing legislation decreased by 3 % since 2005 and were higher than those from sectors under the EU emissions trading system (ETS), which fell by 43.4 %. In 2023, Bulgaria still had the most carbon intensive economy in the EU; the European Commission considers that the country's green transition could be slowed significantly by the lack of long-term climate commitments, heavy dependence on coal, and the high energy intensity of its economy. Bulgaria submitted its draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) in February 2024. The Commission assessed it and made recommendations for the final plan, which was due in June 2024. In a 2023 survey, only 22 % of Bulgarians, compared with a 46 % EU average, identified climate change as of the four most serious problems facing the world. Most expect national government (48 %) and/or the EU (39 %) to tackle climate change. Only 17 % find it to be a personal responsibility. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Briefing - Poland's climate action strategy - 19-12-2024

Poland does not have a national climate law or a strategy to become climate-neutral. However, it is bound by the European Climate Law and other EU legislation that obliges Member States to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in some sectors. Poland account
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Briefing - Poland's climate action strategy - 19-12-2024

Poland does not have a national climate law or a strategy to become climate-neutral. However, it is bound by the European Climate Law and other EU legislation that obliges Member States to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in some sectors. Poland accounts for 10.7 % of the EU's net GHG emissions, and achieved a net emissions reduction of 9.3 % in the years 2005 to 2023 – significantly lower than the EU average of 30.5 % over the same period (Figure 1). Emissions under the EU emissions trading system (ETS), covering mainly energy-intensive sectors, aviation and maritime transport, decreased by 30 %. Carbon removals in the LULUCF (land use, land-use change and forestry) sectors went down by 28.2 %. In the effort-sharing sectors (domestic transport without aviation, buildings, agriculture, small industry and waste) increased by 9 %. In August 2023, Poland updated its recovery and resilience plan and introduced a REPowerEU chapter. It submitted its draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) on 1 March 2024 (only the scenario with existing measures). The European Commission assessed the partially updated plan on 26 April 2024, and deemed the existing measures insufficient to meet the 2030 targets. In a 2023 Eurobarometer survey, 28 % of Poles, compared with a 46 % EU average, identified climate change as one of the four most serious problems facing the world. Almost half expect national government (46 %) and/or the EU (43 %) to tackle climate change, while 17 % find it to be a personal responsibility. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Briefing - EU economic developments and projections - 19-12-2024

This briefing provides a summary of the recent economic developments in the EU Member States and gives an overview of relevant economic projections forecasted by major international and EU institutions. Annex 1 includes latest GDP data and forecasts for all E
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Briefing - EU economic developments and projections - 19-12-2024

This briefing provides a summary of the recent economic developments in the EU Member States and gives an overview of relevant economic projections forecasted by major international and EU institutions. Annex 1 includes latest GDP data and forecasts for all EU Member States and Annex 2 the latest inflation data and developments. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Briefing - Belgium's climate action strategy - 19-12-2024

Belgium aims to reach climate neutrality by 2050 (see trajectory in Figure 1). In 2023, Belgium accounted for 3.5 % of the EU's net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduced its net emissions by 29.3 % between 2005 and 2023, just below the EU average reducti
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Briefing - Belgium's climate action strategy - 19-12-2024

Belgium aims to reach climate neutrality by 2050 (see trajectory in Figure 1). In 2023, Belgium accounted for 3.5 % of the EU's net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduced its net emissions by 29.3 % between 2005 and 2023, just below the EU average reduction of 30.5 % over the same period. Also during that period, the country reduced emissions covered by the EU emissions trading system (ETS) by 46.7 %. Belgium's land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector has consistently performed as a small carbon sink. In July 2023 Belgium updated its recovery and resilience plan and included a REPowerEU chapter. The plan dedicates 51 % of total funding to the green transition. Belgium submitted a draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) in December 2023, to be assessed by the European Commission. In October 2024, the Commission launched an infringement procedure against Belgium and 12 other Member States that missed the June 2024 deadline for submitting the final updated NECP. A 2023 Eurobarometer survey showed that 49 % of Belgians, against an EU average of 46 %, find climate change to be one of the four most serious problems facing the world. Most expect the EU (65 %) and/or business and industry (52 %) and national governments (49 %) to tackle climate change, while 40 % find it to be their personal responsibility. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Briefing - Spain's climate action strategy - 19-12-2024

Spain aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 (see trajectory in Figure 1). In 2023, Spain accounted for 8.2 % of the EU's net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieved a net emissions reduction of 39.3 % in the years 2005 to 2023, above the EU average r
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Briefing - Spain's climate action strategy - 19-12-2024

Spain aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 (see trajectory in Figure 1). In 2023, Spain accounted for 8.2 % of the EU's net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieved a net emissions reduction of 39.3 % in the years 2005 to 2023, above the EU average reduction of 30.5 %. During the same period, the country reduced emissions covered by the EU emissions trading system (ETS) by 57.5 %. Spain's land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector has consistently performed as a carbon sink, despite an increasing number of forest fires. In June 2023, Spain updated its recovery and resilience plan and included a REPowerEU chapter. The plan dedicates 39.9 % of total funding to the green transition. Spain submitted a draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) on 13 July 2023. The European Commission assessed it and made recommendations for the final updated NECP, which was published on 26 September 2024. In a 2023 Eurobarometer survey, 48 % of Spaniards, compared with an EU average of 46 %, consider climate change to be one of the four most serious problems facing the world. Most expect the EU (56 %), national governments (56 %) and business and industry (54 %) to tackle climate change, while 36 % find it to be a personal responsibility. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Study - Research for PECH Committee - Handbook of fish species exploited in the EU - 19-12-2024

This handbook provides an illustrated overview of the main marine and freshwater species relevant to the EU fisheries and aquaculture sector. For each species, the handbook shows its main biological characteristics, whether it is caught, farmed or both, and b
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Study - Research for PECH Committee - Handbook of fish species exploited in the EU - 19-12-2024

This handbook provides an illustrated overview of the main marine and freshwater species relevant to the EU fisheries and aquaculture sector. For each species, the handbook shows its main biological characteristics, whether it is caught, farmed or both, and by which Member States, along with some significant EU conservation measures. In addition, it indicates the name of the species in Danish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and Swedish. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Briefing - Revision of the Port State Control Directive - 18-12-2024

On 1 June 2023, the European Commission presented a legislative package to modernise and reinforce maritime rules on safety and pollution prevention. It contains proposals to revise five legal acts, including the Port State Control Directive (PSCD). The aim i
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Briefing - Revision of the Port State Control Directive - 18-12-2024

On 1 June 2023, the European Commission presented a legislative package to modernise and reinforce maritime rules on safety and pollution prevention. It contains proposals to revise five legal acts, including the Port State Control Directive (PSCD). The aim is to update them to bring them into line with the requirements of the International Maritime Organization and the regional organisation for port state control, set up under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The proposal refers to the inspection of foreign ships in national ports, to verify that the ships' condition complies with international regulations, including for crews. The PSCD would be extended to cover additional international rules such as new conventions on ballast water and removal of wrecks, and updated rules under the Paris MoU. It would give more importance to ships' environmental performance in determining their risk profile, and boost Member States' capacity to detect and address cases of non-compliance with standards and rules on safety, environmental protection and pollution prevention. The scope would be extended to fishing vessels. The European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) adopted its report on 7 December 2023. On 27 February 2024, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement, which TRAN endorsed on 20 March 2024. On 10 April 2024, Parliament adopted the provisional agreement in plenary, concluding its first reading. On 18 November 2024, Council adopted Parliament's first-reading position. The final act was signed by the Council president and the Parliament president on 27 November 2024. The revised directive was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 16 December 2024 and will enter into force 20 days from this date. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Briefing - International Agreements in Progress: Modernisation of the trade pillar of the EU-Chile Association Agreement - 18-12-2024

On 9 December 2022, 20 years after the signature of the EU-Chile Association Agreement in 2002, the EU and Chile reached an agreement in principle on a new EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement, which comprises modernised trade and political and cooperation p
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Briefing - International Agreements in Progress: Modernisation of the trade pillar of the EU-Chile Association Agreement - 18-12-2024

On 9 December 2022, 20 years after the signature of the EU-Chile Association Agreement in 2002, the EU and Chile reached an agreement in principle on a new EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement, which comprises modernised trade and political and cooperation pillars. Negotiations were launched in November 2017, based on a Council negotiating mandate, which was the first-ever to have been published prior to the start of negotiations. Although the trade pillar had operated smoothly and led to an expansion of bilateral trade in goods and services and investment, Chile and the EU agreed to broaden and deepen it to unlock untapped potential, break new ground and keep pace with new trade and investment patterns in a global competitive environment that has fundamentally changed with the growing global footprint of countries such as China. As the EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement (AFA) comprises provisions falling under both the EU's exclusive competence and shared competence with EU Member States, an EU-Chile interim trade agreement (iTA) was copied from the EU-Chile AFA to undergo an EU-only ratification process, while the EU-Chile AFA including its trade pillar will also have to be ratified by all EU Member States in accordance with their constitutional requirements. The former will expire, once the latter has entered into force. The agreements were signed on 13 December2023. On 29 February 2024, Parliament provided its consent to both. On 18 March 2024, the Council endorsed the EU-Chile iTA, which ends the EU-level ratification. Chile finalised the ratification of both agreements on 13 November 2024. Fourth edition. The 'International Agreements in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the process, from initial discussions through to ratification. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Study - The Future of EU cohesion: Scenarios and their impacts on regional inequalities - 17-12-2024

Cohesion policy plays a crucial role in promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion among the EU Member States' regions. Despite efforts to reduce regional inequalities, challenges persist. This study identifies three main challenges in addressing reg
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Study - The Future of EU cohesion: Scenarios and their impacts on regional inequalities - 17-12-2024

Cohesion policy plays a crucial role in promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion among the EU Member States' regions. Despite efforts to reduce regional inequalities, challenges persist. This study identifies three main challenges in addressing regional inequalities. First, there is a lack of coordination and coherence between cohesion policy and other policies. Second, positive impacts of cohesion policy are not distributed evenly across regions. Third, the growing number of instruments leads to increased administrative complexity. A coordinated policy approach could be more effective in tackling regional inequalities. This is explored through four policy scenarios and an assessment of their impacts. Finally, the study investigates the cost of non-Europe, that is, the impact of taking no further action at EU level to reduce regional inequalities. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Briefing - Newly proposed GDPR procedural rules: Improving efficiency and consistency - 18-12-2024

Ever since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became applicable in May 2018, the European Parliament and civil society organisations have been flagging up deficits in its enforcement, and pushing for better implementation. To address the situation
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Briefing - Newly proposed GDPR procedural rules: Improving efficiency and consistency - 18-12-2024

Ever since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became applicable in May 2018, the European Parliament and civil society organisations have been flagging up deficits in its enforcement, and pushing for better implementation. To address the situation, in July 2023 the European Commission tabled a proposal aimed at improving GDPR enforcement. The proposal seeks to support the smooth functioning and timely completion of enforcement procedures in cross-border cases. To this end, the Commission suggests harmonising parties' procedural rights, streamlining and frontloading cooperation among supervisory authorities, and detailing the GDPR's dispute resolution mechanism. Views on the Commission proposal diverge. Digital rights organisations advocate for enhanced complainant rights, an equal say for the lead supervisory authority and the supervisory authorities concerned (CSAs) on the substance of enforcement decisions, a stronger role for the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), new mechanisms to facilitate cross-country enforcement, and stricter deadlines. Industry and allied organisations favour increased transparency for the parties under investigation, a stronger role for the lead supervisory authority and lesser roles for the supervisory authorities concerned and the EDPB. Parliament adopted its first-reading position during its plenary session of 10 April 2024. It insisted on strengthening the role of complainants, CSAs and the EDPB. The Council followed with its position on 18 June 2024, largely going in the same direction as Parliament, but using different regulatory approaches and staying closer to the Commission proposal. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages in the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

To'a Mo'a : Huahine accueille le plus grand rassemblement sportif et culturel de Polynésie

Considérée comme la plus grande compétition sportive et culturelle du fenua, la Toa Mo’a Huahine a débuté depuis dimanche à Huahine. A cette occasion, plus d’un millier de personnes ont fait le déplacement. Depuis, les épreuves sportives s'enchaî
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To'a Mo'a : Huahine accueille le plus grand rassemblement sportif et culturel de Polynésie

Considérée comme la plus grande compétition sportive et culturelle du fenua, la Toa Mo’a Huahine a débuté depuis dimanche à Huahine. A cette occasion, plus d’un millier de personnes ont fait le déplacement. Depuis, les épreuves sportives s'enchaînent dans la bonne humeur.

Après 8 ans d'absence, le grand retour des Jeux des Marquises

Tandis qu'aux Raromatai se déroule actuellement la To'a Mo'a, aux Marquises des centaines d'athlètes s'affrontent dans 8 disciplines inscrites dans ces nouveaux Jeux des Marquises, 8 ans après la dernière édition.
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Après 8 ans d'absence, le grand retour des Jeux des Marquises

Tandis qu'aux Raromatai se déroule actuellement la To'a Mo'a, aux Marquises des centaines d'athlètes s'affrontent dans 8 disciplines inscrites dans ces nouveaux Jeux des Marquises, 8 ans après la dernière édition.

Permis : plusieurs auto-écoles du fenua dénoncent la «concurrence déloyale» du CFPA

Dans un courrier adressé au pays, le syndicat et l’association des auto-écoles pointent du doigt la cellule permis de conduire du centre de formation professionnelle des adultes (CFPA). Ils dénoncent une «concurrence déloyale» et l’abus d
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Permis : plusieurs auto-écoles du fenua dénoncent la «concurrence déloyale» du CFPA

Dans un courrier adressé au pays, le syndicat et l’association des auto-écoles pointent du doigt la cellule permis de conduire du centre de formation professionnelle des adultes (CFPA). Ils dénoncent une «concurrence déloyale» et l’abus d’utilisation des fonds publics.

Briefing - Austria's National Recovery and Resilience Plan: Latest state of play - 17-12-2024

Austria's national recovery and resilience plan (NRRP) was updated on 9 November 2023 with the introduction of a REPowerEU chapter. The plan now totals €4 187 million, of which €3 961million are financed through Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) gran
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Briefing - Austria's National Recovery and Resilience Plan: Latest state of play - 17-12-2024

Austria's national recovery and resilience plan (NRRP) was updated on 9 November 2023 with the introduction of a REPowerEU chapter. The plan now totals €4 187 million, of which €3 961million are financed through Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) grants. The difference is financed through national resources. To implement the plan, Austria is leveraging further amounts beyond EU support from the national budget. Austria has requested the maximum amount of grants available (non-repayable support); it did not opt for requesting loans (possible until 31 August 2023). The Austrian economy has been in a slowdown since the end of the second quarter of 2022. There has been a lack of expansionary impetus both domestically and abroad, leading to a decline in economic output of 0.8 % in 2023. Economic indicators do not suggest an economic recovery for 2024 either – a moderate upturn in private consumption is unlikely to fully cushion a prolonged recession in industry and construction. Against this backdrop, Austrian gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to stagnate in 2024, according to recent estimates. From 2025, industrial output is expected to rise again slightly, restoring positive GDP growth (+1.5%). In Austria's NRRP, 56 % of EU resources will be allocated to the green transition, and (excluding the REPowerEU chapter) 36 % to the digital transformation – far more than the minimum targets set by the RRF Regulation (37 % and 20 % respectively). The plan includes a significant number of reforms with the potential to support lasting structural changes in other areas, such as the primary healthcare system, less red tape for business, and modernisation of the public administration. By the end of November 2024, Austria had received €1.19 billion: €700 million (net of pre-financing) for the first payment, based on the achievement of 44 milestones and targets, and the rest as pre-financing. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Third edition. The 'NGEU delivery' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the lifecycle of the plans. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Briefing - Food origin labelling: Developments and issues - 17-12-2024

Although origin labelling for food cannot be directly linked to a product's intrinsic quality, consumers are increasingly interested in local food systems and in short supply chains. While the easiest way to convey origin information is through labelling, Eur
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Briefing - Food origin labelling: Developments and issues - 17-12-2024

Although origin labelling for food cannot be directly linked to a product's intrinsic quality, consumers are increasingly interested in local food systems and in short supply chains. While the easiest way to convey origin information is through labelling, European Union (EU) law requires the display of such information only for a limited number of food products. EU consumers and consumer groups have long advocated greater transparency on food product origins. In force since December 2014, the EU regulation on the provision of food information to consumers updated and harmonised food labelling requirements, set harmonised rules for the presentation of allergen information and tightened up the rules to prevent misleading practices. The regulation allows EU countries to adopt additional national measures concerning the mandatory labelling of food products, as long as these are justified by reasons specifically defined in the regulation. Indicating the country of origin is currently mandatory for certain food products, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, fishery products, honey, olive oil, eggs, beef and beef products, unprocessed meat of swine, sheep, goat and poultry and the primary ingredient of a food when it differs from the origin given for the product as a whole. In the absence of EU rules, some EU countries have enacted national legislation requiring mandatory origin labelling for certain categories of foods. As part of its 'farm to fork' strategy, adopted in 2020, the Commission intended to revise existing rules to extend the mandatory indication of origin to more categories of food products. However, such a proposal never emerged, and if or when it will be put forward remains unclear. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Carton plein pour le mini heiva à Huahine

350 personnes réunies pour l'ouverture du mini heiva i Parea 2024, à Huahine. Les festivités ont débuté ce dimanche 15 décembre et se poursuivent ce lundi. Les quartiers ont défilé et présenté leurs spectacles sur le thème du «Puna Honu»
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Carton plein pour le mini heiva à Huahine

350 personnes réunies pour l'ouverture du mini heiva i Parea 2024, à Huahine. Les festivités ont débuté ce dimanche 15 décembre et se poursuivent ce lundi. Les quartiers ont défilé et présenté leurs spectacles sur le thème du «Puna Honu». Un événement annuel auquel ont assisté le président du Pays, la ministre de la Jeunesse et des Sports et la présidente de la commission du tourisme et de la culture à l'Assemblée de Polynésie française.

Trophées du Sport 2025 : rencontre avec Kauli Vaast

Chaque semaine, découvrez le portrait d'un des 6 athlètes nominés pour le prix du public de la 11e édition des Trophées du Sport. Rencontre avec Kauli Vaast, champion de surf et candidat n°2.
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Trophées du Sport 2025 : rencontre avec Kauli Vaast

Chaque semaine, découvrez le portrait d'un des 6 athlètes nominés pour le prix du public de la 11e édition des Trophées du Sport. Rencontre avec Kauli Vaast, champion de surf et candidat n°2.

Briefing - EU-UK relations: Towards a stronger partnership in uneasy times - 16-12-2024

The UK's withdrawal from the EU on 31 January 2020 was followed by a period of tense relations, mainly around the issues concerning implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. The economic consequences of Brexit started to materialise. In 2023
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Briefing - EU-UK relations: Towards a stronger partnership in uneasy times - 16-12-2024

The UK's withdrawal from the EU on 31 January 2020 was followed by a period of tense relations, mainly around the issues concerning implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. The economic consequences of Brexit started to materialise. In 2023, the new UK government of Rishi Sunak agreed with the EU on the Windsor Framework, designed to find solutions to issues related to the implementation of the Protocol. A period of gradually improving relations ensued. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine made it clear that the EU and UK are facing a common threat and need to coordinate their policies better. Progress has been made in an increasing number of fields, from defence, through trade, research and innovation, to competition policies. With the change of leadership in the UK to a Labour government and the emergence of a new political cycle in the EU for 2024-2029, the reset of EU-UK relations has increasingly been gaining momentum. While the UK has made clear that it will not return to the single market or customs union, the government of Keir Starmer has started to engage diplomatically with the EU, with a reset of the relationship as its priority. Both sides are interested mainly in a security and defence pact, the scope of which remains to be defined. The EU's interests include improving mobility into the UK (including youth mobility), maintaining fisheries access, and ensuring rights of EU citizens in the UK. There are also a number of EU programmes that the UK may be considering joining, to mutual benefit, once financial contributions have been negotiated. The negotiations are set to intensify in early 2025. The re-election of Donald Trump may complicate these negotiations, as it is likely to bring disruption, and its effects remain to be seen. The expert community sees possibilities for stronger cooperation on a range of issues such as climate and energy policies, resilience of supply chains, approximation of laws and building the defence industrial base. The European Parliament has been calling in numerous resolutions for closer cooperation in many areas not covered by the current arrangements. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

At a Glance - China: Economic indicators and trade with EU - 16-12-2024

This infographic provides insight into the economic performance of China compared with the European Union (EU) and examines the trade dynamics between them. In 2023, while China's GDP growth rate has returned to increase against the previous year, Europe's GD
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At a Glance - China: Economic indicators and trade with EU - 16-12-2024

This infographic provides insight into the economic performance of China compared with the European Union (EU) and examines the trade dynamics between them. In 2023, while China's GDP growth rate has returned to increase against the previous year, Europe's GDP growth rate continues to decline and stands at 0.6 percent. Both countries' inflation rates are down from the prior year, but Europe's rate remains at 6.3 percent while China's is at 0.2 percent. Over the last decade, trade between the EU and China has generally risen. Nevertheless, EU imports of goods from China saw a significant drop after 2022. The EU continues to be China's primary trade partner, while China ranks as the EU's second-largest partner. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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