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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The proposed regulation to establish the EDIP should help boost the EU's defence industry at a time of geopolitical instability. The co-legislators reached a provisional agreement in October 2025. Parliament is set to consider its formal approval in plenary in November. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

On l’appelle “l’encyclopédie polynésienne du vélo”. Arrivé au fenua en 1964, Jean-Pierre Lestrade est devenu l’un des piliers du cyclisme tahitien. Ancien coureur passionné, il a dû mettre pied à terre après un grave accident… mais jamais il n’a renoncé à sa passion. À 80 ans, il continue d’œuvrer pour faire vivre et transmettre l’amour du vélo en Polynésie.

Le général Fabien Mandon, chef d'état-major des Armées françaises, a exhorté les élus à se préparer à un possible conflit d'ici 2 ou 3 ans, mardi lors du Congrès des maires de France. Des propos qui font polémique dans la classe politique.

Hinaupoko Devèze a-t-elle vraiment été recadrée par le comité Miss France pour avoir trop utilisé son téléphone ? Miss Tahiti répond à cette rumeur lancée par un blogueur : « J’ai adoré notre séjour en Martinique où j’ai mis un peu mon téléphone de côté pour vivre pleinement cette expérience unique ! »

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In January 2025, the European Commission announced it would present a European grids package as part of its competitiveness compass for the EU. The intention of building on the 2023 action plan for grids was reiterated in February 2025, in the Clean Industrial Deal and action plan for affordable energy; and most recently as part of the 2026 Commission work programme adopted in October 2025. The Commission is expected to present the grids package on 10 December 2025. Energy prices in the EU remain higher and more volatile than those of its trading partners, reflecting Europe's dependency on imported fossil fuels and the investment uncertainty caused by recent geopolitical shocks. These pressures are intensified by structural inefficiencies in the energy system: insufficient interconnections, ageing grids, long and inconsistent permitting times, and limited support for distribution-level and digital infrastructure – all of which prevent the EU from fully exploiting its renewable generation potential. Despite progress made on cross-border infrastructure projects with the introduction of the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) framework, large-scale investments to support grid expansion are still needed. In terms of implementation, investment is hampered by complex and fragmented grid planning, requiring heavy coordination across different strategies and stakeholders, as well lengthy permitting processes. In this regard, stakeholder groups call for simpler, clearer and more coordinated governance to ensure cross-border and cross-sector integration. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The EU's general budget for 2026 is scheduled for adoption during the European Parliament's November II plenary session. Parliament is due to vote on the provisional agreement reached with the Council on 15 November 2025 during budgetary conciliation. The Council must approve the provisional agreement formally before Parliament puts it to the vote. The agreed 2026 budget reinforces Parliament’s priorities and sets commitment appropriations at €192.77 billion and payments at €190.1 billion, including special instruments. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

At the Versailles Summit in March 2022, EU leaders committed to phasing out Europe's dependency on imported Russian natural gas, oil and coal. EU Member States ceased to import coal from Russia in August 2022, while imports of Russian crude oil dropped from 27 % in 2021 to 3 % of total EU crude oil imports in 2024. However, Russian natural gas still represents a substantial part of total EU gas consumption. The Commission proposed a 'Roadmap towards ending Russian energy imports' on 6 May 2025, aiming at the EU fully ending its dependency on Russian energy, while ensuring stable energy supplies and prices across the EU. A follow-up legislative proposal, published on 17 June 2025, focuses solely on phasing out imports of natural gas and oil from Russia, while imports of Russian nuclear material will be the subject of a separate proposal due to the complexity of supply chains. The proposal introduces legal obligations on Member States and private entities aiming at gradually phasing out pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) originating in or exported directly or indirectly from Russia. It also presents measures to facilitate a complete end to Russian oil imports by the end of 2027. A complete phase out of imports of Russian natural gas is envisaged for 1 January 2028, while imports under short-term contracts should end by 17 June 2026. This is an update a of a briefing published in July 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

BUDG-ECON Committee meeting on 24 November 2025 Executive Vice-President Fitto and Commissioner Dombrovskis are invited to the 21st Recovery and Resilience Dialogue (RRD), scheduled for 24 November 2025. The RRD is the mechanism by which the European Parliament exercises democratic oversight over the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) according to the RRF Regulation. The previous RRD took place on 8 September 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Quantum technologies are developing rapidly. They have extensive uses in secure communications, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, defence and security, and space, and may bring about a change of paradigm in technological capabilities. Their economic and strategic value makes them a high priority for EU strategic autonomy. The new Quantum Europe Strategy intends to establish the EU as a global leader in quantum technologies by 2030. This paper explores the potential paths the EU can take to establish itself as a global leader in this field. To ensure that the strategy holds in a highly unpredictable world, we have conducted a foresight exercise to 'wind-tunnel' (stress-test) statements taken from the quantum strategy against the European Commission Joint Research Centre's four reference foresight scenarios. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Les célébrations du Matari‘i i ni‘a se tiendront jeudi 20 novembre à Papeete. Pour l’occasion, les parkings publics du Port autonome seront exceptionnellement ouverts au public et gratuits. Tautira aura ses propres festivités, le 22 novembre.

Les députés ont adopté mercredi une disposition exonérant de taxe sur le transport aérien de passagers les résidents ultramarins, lorsqu'ils voyagent vers l'Hexagone.

La nageuse Déotille Videau a battu son propre record et le record de Polynésie sur les 200m papillon. Elle se classe ainsi première de sa catégorie. De bon augure pour les championnats de France de natation qui ont lieu dans trois semaines.

Pour la première fois, quinze surfeurs polynésiens se rendent ensemble à la Sunset Pro QS 2000 à Hawaï. Ce déplacement inédit, organisé par la Fédération Tahitienne de Surf, marque une étape importante dans la structuration du haut niveau et l’accompagnement des athlètes du fenua.