Un colloque s'est tenu du 19 au 20 mars à l'Assemblée de Polynésie française pour tenter de trouver des solutions face à la cherté de la vie. Les travaux ont été restitués ce jeudi et ont été remis aux représentants de l'APF. Les élus pourront ensuite légiférer sur la base de ces recommandations.

En décembre dernier, un chalutier mexicain a été intercepté avec 524 kg de cocaïne à son bord. Les marins sont en détention provisoire dans l'attente de leur procès. Mais le navire pose un sérieux problème : des gaz toxiques se dégagent des produits de la pêche en putréfaction et le bateau commence à gîter. Le Port Autonome redoute qu'il ne finisse par couler sur place. Problème : il n'est en fait pas entre les mains de la justice. Explications.

On 7 March 2025, the European Commission published a roadmap for women's rights, to reaffirm the EU's commitment to gender equality, speed up progress in this area, and counteract political movements that contest EU gender equality policies. The roadmap outlines the challenges and benefits of gender equality today, emphasising its political and economic importance. In an annex, a declaration of eight principles for a gender-equal society, inspired by and phrased in the language of human rights, takes a women's rights-centric approach. The roadmap expresses the Commission's commitment to women's rights and invites other EU institutions to adhere to it. The roadmap will serve to guide future EU action and particularly for the new gender equality strategy from 2026, as well as EU external action. To a significant extent, the objectives outlined in the declaration are covered already by EU legislation or non-legislative measures, depending on the extent of the EU's own competences. Since, in some areas, the EU only has limited competences to support and coordinate the action of Member States (such as on health and education), the roadmap emphasises the importance of involving the Member States. The European Parliament held a first debate in plenary on the roadmap on 11 March. In various previous resolutions, the Parliament has expressed support for women's rights and has called on the EU to act against any regression and contestation of gender equality both internally and externally. Various civil society organisations have welcomed the Commission's initiative and called for a recognition of sexual and reproductive rights, as well as an emphasis on intersectional discrimination and vulnerable women, such as disabled women or women with children. The roadmap addresses sexual and reproductive rights, but more as a health issue than a women's rights issue, probably taking into account the EU's limited competences in the area. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

In this paper, we propose and analyse four scenarios of a second Trump administration’s economic policy and its impact on Europe, ranging all the way from moderate tariffs to full trade war, a full multilateral breakdown with the US leaving the IMF down to a more cooperative exchange rate realignment agreement. We assess two trade scenarios quantitatively and outline broader policy shocks and their economic consequences. Our findings highlight significant challenges for the ECB, requiring responses to trade disruptions, financial instability, and potential global economic reordering. We offer specific policy recommendations for the ECB to navigate these uncertainties. 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 20 March 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

EU Heads of State or Government will hold their first discussion on the post-2027 multiannual financial framework (MFF) at the European Council meeting on 20-21 March 2025. Since 1988, when an interinstitutional agreement introduced the first binding MFF, the European Council has played a central role in the process leading to its adoption. In 1992, the Lisbon Treaty established a new procedure whereby the MFF would come into being through the adoption of a regulation. The European Council was not assigned a formal legal role in this procedure. Due to national contributions to the EU budget and the allocation of funding being highly sensitive issues, MFF negotiations have largely been considered as Chefsache, with a strong de facto involvement of the European Council, especially during the past two rounds. This briefing, presented in the form of answers to frequently asked questions, outlines the trends that can be identified regarding the European Council's involvement in decision-making on the EU's long-term budget. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Le Conseil des ministres a accordé un agrément en défiscalisation locale à la société Tahiti Lagoon Resort pour son projet de rénovation de l'ancien hôtel Méridien

Lundi 17 mars s'est ouverte la première partie de la 30e session de l'AIFM à Kingston en Jamaïque. L'enjeu : l'élaboration d'un code minier pour réguler les exploitations minières des fonds marins. 169 nations sont présentes : d'un côté il y a celles qui font du forcing pour obtenir ce code minier et commencer l'extraction, et de l'autre des délégations du Pacifique qui luttent contre ces exploitations. Hinano Murphy en fait partie, elle a fait le déplacement pour défendre la relation des peuples de la région avec l'océan.

Un colloque se tient les 19 et 20 mars à l’Assemblée de Polynésie. Experts, élus et membres du gouvernement sont réunis pour analyser les causes de la flambée des prix et proposer des solutions concrètes. Pour le professeur des universités en Sciences économiques, Florent Venayre, invité du journal télévisé de ce mercredi 19 mars, le problème est le fléchage ici les responsables de la vie chère sont les commerçants. «On passe assez largement à côté du problème», estime le spécialiste.

Le Pacifique est l’autoroute de la drogue, entre l’Amérique du Sud, premier producteur, et l’Australie, premier consommateur. La cocaïne et l’ice, mais pas seulement, transitent ou s’arrêtent sur le marché polynésien. Les saisies de stupéfiants sont quotidiennes sur le territoire.

Un dispositif de sécurité renforcé a été mis en place suite à la découverte d'un arsenal pyrotechnique au cœur de la vallée de Tipaerui

Un colloque se tient les 19 et 20 mars à l’Assemblée de Polynésie. Experts, élus et membres du gouvernement sont réunis pour analyser les causes de la flambée des prix et proposer des solutions concrètes. Mais qu'est-ce que cela changera vraiment pour les Polynésiens ? Nous avons posé la question à plusieurs acteurs de cet événement.

En raison d'une panne technique, la compagnie domestique Air Moana est contrainte d'annuler tous ses vols prévus ce mercredi 19 mars.

Once considered an issue of the past, conscription has increasingly made its way back onto European, EU and global policy agendas in recent years, mainly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. As EU defence policy has steadily progressed, with new procurement initiatives and defence industry reinforcement, a parallel discussion on the EU's armed forces is evolving in the context of the EU's common security and defence policy (CSDP). Europe's civilian and military preparedness and readiness has also come under the spotlight recently, as highlighted by the report presented in October 2024 by former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. Opinion polls in some Member States also show growing support for the reintroduction of national service or conscription. Mounting threats to European security, fears of transatlantic disengagement, as well as the position of the new United States administration and potential peace plans for Ukraine involving the presence of European troops, has raised awareness of the need to ready Member States' armed forces for the most extreme military contingencies. The conscription landscape across the EU is diverse. National defence is primarily carried out by professional armed forces, but conscription is becoming increasingly relevant. Some EU countries retained conscription practices beyond the end of the Cold War, while others reintroduced conscription modalities following Russia's 2022 invasion. Peacetime conscription policies differ among Member States in, among other things, the number of conscripts, the length of service, the level of compensation provided, and the size of the reserve forces. The Niinistö report underscored the potential importance of conscription in developing a holistic 'total defence' concept that connects military and civil defence, while promoting a 'whole-of-society' approach to crisis response and preparedness. It also proposes increasing structured exchanges between Member States to identify national service and conscription model best practices, potentially facilitated by the EU. Some experts have highlighted the benefits of implementing conscription, while others are sceptical of poorly trained and ill-equipped conscript armies. The European Parliament has repeatedly underlined the limited number of personnel devoted to CSDP missions and operations, highlighting issues related to force generation. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

In this paper, we propose and analyse four scenarios of a second Trump administration’s economic policy and its impact on Europe, ranging all the way from moderate tariffs to full trade war, a full multilateral breakdown with the US leaving the IMF down to a more cooperative exchange rate realignment agreement. We assess two trade scenarios quantitatively and outline broader policy shocks and their economic consequences. Our findings highlight significant challenges for the ECB, requiring responses to trade disruptions, financial instability, and potential global economic reordering. We offer specific policy recommendations for the ECB to navigate these uncertainties. 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 20 March 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Les membres de l'association Vaiava ne veulent pas d'un centre d'enfouissement technique à Faaroa, pour des raisons environnementales et touristiques. Ils s'opposent à la décision du Pays, propriétaire du terrain sur lequel le projet devrait voir le jour.

Le ministre des Outre-mer, Manuel Valls, a annoncé lundi 17 mars en Martinique un projet de loi contre la vie chère dans les territoires ultramarins «avant l'été», à l'occasion d'une déplacement dans l'île des Antilles secouée fin 2024 par une mobilisation contre les prix de l'alimentation.

Depuis février, deux boutiques de cigarettes électroniques ont ouvert à Raiatea. C'est une première sur l'île sacrée. L'un des gérants de l'une de ces boutiques, originaire de Hava’i, avait à cœur de faire aboutir ce projet. Et il l'a fait, malgré la loi Tabac 2 qui devrait interdire e-cigarettes jetables. En métropole, l'interdiction est en vigueur depuis le 25 février.

In this issue... ● US President Trump starts enacting his economic policy agenda and threatens the EU with tariffs. ● Headline inflation falls to 2.4% as underlying indicators ease. ● ECB reduces key policy rate by 25 bps. ● The euro continues to strengthen against the dollar amid growing uncertainty on US’s tariffs. ● The Fed keeps rate unchanged among economic uncertainty while challenges to independence arise. ● ECB reckons new US approach to cryptos and CBDCs strengthens the case for a digital euro. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The LUX Audience Award is the largest audience film award in the European Union, presented by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy, in collaboration with Creative Europe MEDIA and Europa Cinemas. Each year, five films are nominated for the award, all tackling important social and political issues within the EU, while showcasing some of Europe's most exciting filmmakers. Beyond being a film prize, the award strengthens European film distribution, promotes gender equality, and fosters critical discussion at the heart of European democracy. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Were the US to impose large and lasting tariffs on its imports from the EU, the effect on the euro area (EA) would be substantial and far-reaching. We expect the direct impact to be inflationary in the US and contractionary on EA aggregate demand and output. The indirect impact through an appreciation of the dollar (partly already occurred) tends to transfer inflation from the US to Europe. The ECB should be mindful that both deflationary and inflationary influences may ensue, and be ready to adjust monetary policy promptly if necessary to maintain price stability. 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 20 March 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This briefing report evaluates the ECB's monetary policy in a context of declining inflation and stagnant growth. Inflation risks have been averted and, after a period of relatively tight policy in 2024, benchmark comparisons indicate that the current interest rate is consistent with the ECB's mandate. The prevailing economic and inflation outlook supports further rate cuts. However, the high level of economic policy uncertainty necessitates cautious adjustments. Moreover, official ECB communications offer valuable signals regarding future policy steps. 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 20 March 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The repeated crises of recent years, including the COVID pandemic and the Russian war on Ukraine, have disrupted trade relations in many ways. Competition on global markets has become fiercer and the rules-based multilateral order established after World War II is increasingly challenged. The tariffs imposed by the new United States (US) administration are adding to the uncertainty. Trade in goods and services accounts for 22.4 % of EU GDP – the EU is the world's biggest trading bloc and top trading partner for 80 countries. Trade is thus crucial for the EU's growth and competitiveness. In that context, the development of a robust trade policy, enabling the EU to defend itself effectively against unfair trade practices and to level the playing field, has become a core priority for EU leaders. Consequently, trade – an issue traditionally in the hands of the European Commission – has grown in importance on the European Council agenda in recent years. Developing a bold trade policy is also one of the core elements of the New Competitiveness Deal, which was discussed at the EU leaders' special meeting in April 2024. The importance of EU assertiveness on the global stage to defend its trade interests was underlined in the European Council's 2024-2029 Strategic Agenda, the document setting out the EU's direction for the current 5-year term, as well as in the Budapest Declaration of November 2024. It is in light of recent developments that EU leaders will discuss trade at their 20-21 March meeting in Brussels. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Ce mois-ci, c'est le mois de sensibilisation sur le cancer colorectal… L’occasion pour l’Institut du Cancer de Polynésie de lancer la campagne Mars bleu, pour éduquer la population sur cette maladie et promouvoir les habitudes de vie saines. Ce cancer qui touche de plus en plus les Polynésiens pourrait être évité avec «un dépistage et une alimentation saine» rappelle le docteur Teanini Tematahotoa, directrice de l’Institut du cancer, qui était l'invité café de ce mardi 18 mars.

Vladimir Poutine a accepté, ce mardi 18 mars, d'interrompre pour 30 jours les frappes sur les infrastructures énergétiques en Ukraine, a indiqué le Kremlin à l'issue d'un appel avec Donald Trump, au cours duquel le président russe a fixé ses conditions pour un cessez-le-feu global.

La grève est effective depuis minuit à l'Apair Apurad, une première en 25 ans d'existence. Le préavis déposé par la CSTFO met en avant plusieurs revendications, dont un turnover incessant et des cas de harcèlement au sein de l'établissement. La direction se veut rassurante : aucun patient ne sera impacté.

Ce mardi 18 mars, Putai Taae a été condamné 3 ans d’inégibilité et 18 mois de prison avec sursis. Son épouse, Sonia Punua, actuelle maire de Papara, a, elle, écopé de 10 mois de prison avec sursis. Leur avocat a confirmé leur intention de faire appel de la condamnation.

Le CESEC a rendu, la semaine dernière, un avis défavorable sur le projet de loi du gouvernement qui vise à simplifier certaines dispositions du Code du travail. D'après les syndicats, les protections essentielles des travailleurs seraient diminuées. Le texte devrait tout de même être étudié par l'Assemblée territoriale.

Trouver des solutions en cas de surendettement, c'est le rôle de la commission ad hoc gérée par l'IEOM. Cette année, près de 200 dossiers ont été déposés. Les familles en difficulté peuvent prétendre à la mise en place de plusieurs mesures pour permettre de gérer leurs dettes, de façon plus soutenable.

A Arcachon dans le sud-ouest de la France, rencontre avec Audrey Taerea. La jolie Polynésienne de 29 ans, élue en janvier dernier Miss Tattoo France 2025, était invitée du premier salon du tatouage dans la région. Elle en a profité pour se faire faire un autre tatoo.

Dans les profondeurs froides et obscures du Pacifique, l'immense plancher océanique est constellé de galets riches en métaux convoités par l'industrie, au milieu d'une multitude d'espèces étranges, quasi totalement inconnues de la science.

La députée Mereana Reid Arbelot sera en visite en Polynésie du 22 au 29 mars avec trois autres membres de la commission d'enquête sur les conséquences des essais nucléaires. Cette visite vise à collecter des données directement sur les sites des essais et recueillir d'autres témoignages de Polynésiens.

La lutte contre la vie chère, l'un des thèmes de campagne du Tavini lors des dernières élections territoriales, mais aussi le combat de presque tous les gouvernements du monde. Pourtant peu parviennent à le gagner. Ici, Antony Géros, président de l'assemblée de Polynésie, espère qu'après le prochain colloque dédié à ce thème, des solutions concrètes pourront enfin soulager la vie des Polynésiens.

Nouvel accident mortel sur les routes. Un homme d'une vingtaine d'années a perdu la vie lundi 17 mars à Teva I Uta, rapportent nos confrères de Radio 1.

Slovakia aims to reach climate neutrality by 2050 (see trajectory in Figure 1).The country accounted for 1.1 % of the EU's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2023 and achieved an emissions reduction of 27.3 % from 2005 to 2023, slightly below the EU average reduction of 30.2 % over the same period. Emissions from sectors under the EU emission trading system (ETS) fell by 41.7 %. For the effort-sharing sectors, Slovakia largely over-achieved its targets for 2020. Slovakia's land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector is an important carbon sink, absorbing almost a fifth of the country's emissions. In April 2023, Slovakia proposed a revision to its recovery and resilience plan, adding a REPowerEU chapter. Slovakia submitted a draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) in August 2023. The European Commission assessed it and made recommendations for the final NECP, overdue since June 2024. In a 2023 survey, only a quarter of Slovaks (26 %), compared with an EU average of 46 %, identified climate change to be one of the four most serious problems facing the world. Most expect national government (64 %) and/or business and industry (63 %) to tackle climate change, 50 % see it as a task of the EU, while only 26 % find it to be a personal responsibility. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This paper covers possible defence options under the European economic governance framework by reviewing the proposal for a ReArm Europe plan floated by the President of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen. The paper also analyses flexibilities under the EU budget, EIB and ESM financing while also assessing potential market challenges and public procurement. This paper will be regularly updated. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP