The EU and Switzerland are important trading partners and close-minded partners in foreign affairs. They also have very strong ties through a range of bilateral agreements and Switzerland has been associated with several EU policies relating to the internal market, the Schengen agreement, the Dublin system for dealing with asylum claims and the EU's research and mobility programmes. Between 2014 and 2021, the EU and Switzerland negotiated an institutional framework agreement, which would have further developed Switzerland's participation in the EU internal market. However, Switzerland terminated the talks. The failure of the talks led the EU to block an update to the mutual recognition agreement on conformity assessment of technical standards and exclude Switzerland from Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research programme. In February 2022, the Swiss Federal Council presented an alternative way forward consisting of a broad package of measures relating to the bilateral relationship between the EU and Switzerland, including a new approach regarding the institutional elements. Following exploratory talks, the two parties agreed on a common understanding as a new basis for their negotiations, which are ongoing. First 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

Since the downfall of the authoritarian General Suharto in 1998, a series of reforms have transformed Indonesia into the world's fourth largest democracy (and largest Muslim democracy). The country has a presidential system in which a directly elected president serves as head of both state and government. A two-term limit on the presidency helps to ensure a peaceful alternation of power. Also directly elected, Indonesia's House of Representatives (the lower house of the two chambers of parliament) has asserted itself as a strong and independent institution. Following the October 2024 presidential and legislative elections, there are eight parliamentary parties, none of which holds a majority, obliging the government to seek support from a broad coalition. Despite the success of Indonesia's political reforms, the country's commitment to democratic values cannot be taken for granted. Although Indonesia has traditionally been a tolerant, multicultural society, a tide of Islamic populism threatens to disrupt the delicate balance between the country's Muslim majority and minorities such as Christians and Buddhists. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has had some success in tackling endemic corruption in the country's courts, local governments and parliament; however, it is currently facing a serious challenge. While trust in democratic institutions declines, the military – whose commitment to democratic values has often been questionable – is becoming increasingly influential. This briefing updates an earlier briefing by Martin Russell. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

There are a number of micro-states in western Europe that do not belong to the EU: the Holy See, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Principality of Monaco and the Republic of San Marino. While they exhibit differences in terms of geography, population, language, and institutional and political structure, they have close relations with EU Member States based on shared history, and political and cultural affinities. Moreover, they are like-minded partners in foreign affairs. Given a mutual interest in deepening cooperation, the EU and three of these states – the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Republic of San Marino – have been engaged in dialogue since 2014. This culminated in December 2023 in the conclusion of negotiations on an association agreement with Andorra and San Marino. First 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

This briefing, published by the European Parliamentary Research Service, aims to provide a broad range of key facts and figures about the European Parliament. Its many graphics offer a picture of the Parliament's Members and the institution's structures and activity in the current parliamentary term (July 2024 to June 2029) and in previous five-year terms since direct elections were introduced in June 1979. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Un randonneur « coincé et suspendu » dans la vallée de Fara'ura à Hitiaa a été retrouvé et pris en charge par les secours, samedi 23 novembre.

Après l’exploit du week-end dernier, les joueurs de l’AS Dragon vont s’envoler ce dimanche soir pour la France afin de disputer le 8ème tour de la coupe de France face à l’équipe normande de Dives. Ce samedi marque donc leur dernière journée de préparation à Tahiti avant le grand départ. Polynésie la Première a pu suivre les joueurs et le staff, heure par heure, pour une matinée tout sauf reposante. Reportage.

Les chauffeurs de taxi en ont ras-le-bol et le font savoir. Depuis des mois, leurs demandes pour améliorer leur condition de travail ne trouve pas de réponse auprès du gouvernement et ils s’impatientent. Régulation des licences, zone de stationnement réservé, taxis pirates, si ces problématiques ne sont pas abordées par le gouvernement, les syndicats se disent prêts à passer à l’action.

C’est une opération de sauvetage orchestrée par la fondation Science 4 reefs, sauver le milieu marin, les coraux surtout. Et ça passe inexorablement par un sensibilisation du grand public... Et pour mieux transmettre le message, la fondation a fait appel à Flora Artzner, une championne du monde de wingfoil. Quand sport de haut niveau et défense de l’environnement font bon ménage.

Des cas de grippe aviaire, cette maladie infectieuse affectant les oiseaux et plus particulièrement la volaille, ont été détectés à Hawaï. Le gouvernement polynésien a réagi en renforçant les contrôles à la frontière.

Un randonneur est « coincé et suspendu » dans la vallée de Fara'ura à Hitiaa. L’alerte a été donnée samedi 23 novembre aux alentours de 10 heures. Il s’agirait d’un touriste métropolitain âgé de 28 ans. Les secours sont sur place.

La première journée du forum post 3ème organisé par la DGEE a réuni plusieurs centaines d'élèves aujourd'hui, à la Présidence. Près de 70 exposants sont répartis à travers une douzaine d'espaces qui regroupent les différentes propositions d'orientation...L'événement se tient jusqu'à samedi, midi.

Lui, est menuisier. Elle, couturière. Ensemble, ils fabriquent des jouets en bois pour enfants. Mais pas seulement. De leurs mains naissent des créations inédites... Jamais les bois du fenua n’avaient été travaillés de la sorte. 6 ans maintenant que David et Alizée habitent Moorea. Un pied à terre certain pour le père Noël.

La fin de saison du crabe se rapproche à grands pas. A partir du 1er décembre et jusqu'au 31 janvier, il ne sera plus possible de pêcher du crabe de palétuvier. Une mesure pour protéger la ressource. En province Nord, à Pouembout, quelques pêcheurs profitent des derniers jours. Brice Bachon et Ismaël Waka-Céou les ont rencontrés dans la mangrove de Creek Salé.

Europe could gain competitive edge by supporting the development of new hardware for artificial intelligence (AI). Current state-of-the-art hardware is not optimised for machine learning, and both academic and private sector research is already leading to new designs. At the same time, the need for more time- and energy-efficient machine-learning hardware is increasing as more consumers and companies want access to machine-learning applications. The European Union (EU) has the opportunity to leverage its strong regulatory framework for AI products as a mark of trust and safety, while also investing to support the next generation of hardware, opening up a new market for Europe's high tech industry. What would happen if the EU formulated a cohesive plan to support these technologies through both research and economic policy? Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Leaders met in Rio de Janeiro on 18-19 November 2024 for the 19th summit of the G20, hosted by the Brazilian G20 presidency. The meeting was overshadowed by events that are further increasing divisions among the world's leading and emerging economies: Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, which entered its 1 000th day, the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and the election to a second term of President Donald Trump, whose 'America First' approach to foreign policy includes threats to impose tariffs on imports. The G20 leaders adopted a declaration addressing pressing global issues, including combating hunger, reforming international institutions, and climate change. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Avez-vous essayé d’acheter des sardines à l’huile ces dernières semaines ? Dans de nombreux magasins, les sardines à l’huile sont en pénurie. Pareil pour le riz il y a quelques semaines ou encore la farine pour les boulangeries plus récemment. Est-ce la faute à la panne du remorqueur Aito Nui 2 qui prive le fenua des gros porte-conteneurs ? Pas forcément. Jules Bourgat a mené l’enquête.

À la fin du mois, les 29 et 30 novembre, ce sera le Téléthon. L'occasion de parler de ces maladies rares, qui touchent aussi des Polynésiens. Rameha Cier Foc est atteint d’ostéochondrodysplasie. Une maladie rare des os, qui continue d'évoluer, mais ses facultés mentales ne sont pas atteintes. Détenteur d’une licence comptable depuis quelques mois, il est employé dans un cabinet. Nicolas Suire et Mirko Vanfau l'ont rencontré.

Rappelez-vous : c'était un projet annoncé par l'ancienne vice-présidente Eliane Tevahitua qui souhaitait supprimer le jour férié du 29 juin, pour le remplacer par un autre jour, en l'occurence en novembre, pour marquer le Matarii i Ni'a. Mais au-delà de la symbolique, ce changement nécessite une réforme du code du travail. Les discussions ont débuté entre les organisations syndicales et la direction du travail. Cependant, le parcours institutionnel et les procédures administratives pourraient compromettre le délai fixé par le gouvernement.

La compagnie maritime Apetahi Express dans la tourmente. L'arrivée de la concurrence aérienne en 2023 et la hausse des coûts du carburant ont fragilisé la situation économique de l'entreprise, qui a demandé à être placée en procédure de redressement judiciaire.

This paper studies the implications for the European Central Bank (ECB) of the new EU fiscal framework, focusing on five aspects where monetary and fiscal policies intersect: (1) fiscal dominance over monetary policy; (2) fiscal drag created by the new framework; (3) moral hazard created by very low interest rates; (4) the effectiveness of the ECB’s Transmission Protection Instrument (TPI), and (5) the impact of the new framework on green public investment. 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 4 December 2024. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Dans son atelier à ciel ouvert à Moorea, David sublime les essences locales en objets uniques. Entre patience et passion, ce tourneur sur bois nous rappelle que le vrai luxe se trouve dans la connaissance de son environnement et la maîtrise de son art.

La 106ème édition du congrès des maires se tient jusqu'à demain à Paris. Comme chaque année, les élus des outre-mer se sont tout d’abord retrouvés au palais des congrès d’Issy-les-Moulineaux. Au menu, la question de l’eau, encore plus sensible en outre-mer. A Arue et Papara, la potabilité n’est plus un problème, il s’agit surtout de trouver les budgets pour rénover les infrastructures.

Une voiture s'est renversée sur la RDO. Apparemment, c'est le seul véhicule impliqué dans l'accident. Le chauffeur n'a heureusement pas été blessé. Conséquence : la circulation a été bloquée en direction de Punaauia, provoquant un bouchon depuis la sortie de la ville.

Comme l'année dernière à la même époque, les équipes pédagogiques du conservatoire Te fare 'upa rau et les équipes du centre de transfusion sanguine proposent depuis 8 heures du matin une séance de don du sang particulière, en musique. Les enseignants jouent à tour de rôle en faveur des donneurs.

Jusqu'au 23 novembre 2024, Te Fare Tauhiti Nui - Maison de la culture invite le public à découvrir l’exposition de l’exposition biennale de Stéphane Motard et d'Eric Raffis. Pour les amateurs de belles pierres et de belles photos.

On 24 October 2023, the coordinators of the Committee on Development (DEVE) requested a study on implementation of policy coherence for development (PCD) in selected legislation. This ex-post evaluation seeks to support the PCD standing rapporteur's work and the DEVE committee's newly formed PCD Network. The focus of the study is how and to what extent PCD has been implemented in internal and external EU policies to support poverty reduction (and eradication) and development cooperation. The first part, written internally, offers an institutional perspective of PCD implementation. It assesses the guidelines, toolkits and methods that the EU institutions have developed for designing and applying PCD. It also examines Parliament's PCD oversight role and draws lessons on how to improve PCD design and implementation. Two externally prepared case studies evaluate if and how PCD was considered in the design and implementation of (i) the Conflict Minerals Regulation and its accompanying measures, and (ii) policies to facilitate legal pathways to EU migration. They also analyse whether PCD implementation in these two cases has influenced the design of other EU policies, and provide recommendations. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Every year, on 20 November, the world celebrates World Children's Day; this year marked the 35th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Adopted in 1989, the convention was the first international instrument to explicitly recognise children as human beings with innate rights. Ratified by 196 countries, including all EU Member States, it has become the landmark treaty on children's rights, outlining universal standards for the care, treatment, survival, development, protection and participation of all children. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

On 25 November, Parliament will hold a plenary debate to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Seven years after the first #MeToo revelations, shocking cases of severe physical and sexual violence against women continue to come to light. The European Union (EU) has mobilised both legislative and non-legislative tools to address this social scourge. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

During the European Parliament's November II plenary session, the European Commission is scheduled to make a statement, and Parliament to hold a debate, on recent legislation targeting LGBTI persons and the need for protecting the rule of law and a discrimination-free EU. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

During its November session, Parliament will discuss the results achieved at the 16th meeting of the parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the main international instrument on biodiversity protection. The conference was held in Cali, Colombia, from 21 October to 2 November 2024. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

A sharp deterioration in the population's health, as well as in healthcare systems, is often the consequence of armed conflicts, natural hazards or human-made disasters, of which there have been many in recent times. The European Union (EU), a significant global humanitarian player, views health as an essential part of its assistance. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Enforcement of the Digital Services Act at national level is still very limited owing to delayed implementation. The European Commission has therefore begun infringement procedures against several Member States. At European level, the Commission has started formal proceedings against five very large platforms and has found, on a preliminary basis, that the platform X does not comply with the act. The other investigations are still ongoing. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

This workshop provides a first assessment of the programming of the EMFAF for the period 2021-27. It focuses on Article 17 on “First acquisition of a fishing vessel”, Article 18 on “Engine replacement or modernisation” and Article 19 on “Increase of gross tonnage to improve safety, working conditions or energy efficiency”. While a synopsis study provides a general overview of the implementation of the EMFAF by Member States, three case studies on Spain, France and the Netherlands discuss the national specificities of the fishing fleets and the support provided under the current EMFAF rules. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The current EU consumer protection cooperation framework has been in place for almost 5 years. This framework provides important means for consumer protection authorities in the Member States to enforce the EU consumer law acquis, to the benefit not only of consumers throughout the Union, but also of a functioning and legally predictable single market. The European Commission has started to reflect on the functioning of the consumer protection cooperation enforcement framework. Sufficient time has elapsed to gather experience of the rules in place since 2020. The reflection process was triggered by the reporting obligation under the current Consumer Protection Cooperation Regulation, following which the Commission published its assessment of the application to date of the current rules in July 2024. This report was presented in the European Parliament's Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) on 12 September 2024. It will be the prerogative of the new Commission to decide what next steps to take, in particular whether to propose a legislative revision of the current framework. Such a review could be expected to address various points of the current regime, including by feeding into the debate about how to ensure consumer protection in relation to imported products purchased through third-country online platforms. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Demain s’ouvre le 106ème congrès des maires et des présidents d’intercommunalité de France, au parc des expositions de la Porte de Versailles à Paris. Mais aujourd’hui s’est tenue la rencontre des élus des outre-mer, au Palais des congrès. Au cœur des préoccupations de bon nombre de maires polynésiens la question de l'eau potable.