Political decision-making frequently focuses on short-term impacts to satisfy current demands and ensure the electability of political representatives in office. Advocates of intergenerational fairness argue for a more balanced consideration of policy consequences, emphasising that long-term thinking is crucial to ensure that political choices made today do not negatively affect generations to come. There is a broad range of mechanisms that represent unborn future generations within contemporary spheres of influence such as courts, parliaments and citizen assemblies. Intergenerational fairness has recently secured itself a spot on the European Union's (EU) executive agenda with the inauguration of the post of Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, assigned to Glenn Micallef as part of the von der Leyen II College. His tasks for the present legislative term include developing a strategy for intergenerational fairness, to be published at the start of 2026, and institutionalising youth dialogues. The Commission's Joint Research Centre is presently organising stakeholder consultations on intergenerational fairness. Intergenerational fairness has risen to prominence in political discussions not only within the EU but also on an international scale. At the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024, delegates adopted a Declaration on the Rights of Future Generations. The phase-out of fossil fuels featured on the summit agenda, raising questions at the nexus of intergenerational fairness and climate change. Judicial institutions have addressed similar topics, with calls for intergenerational fairness being increasingly prominent in climate litigation. In light of these developments, this briefing will focus on mechanisms for implementing intergenerational fairness within the EU's institutional framework in the context of climate change. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The US Trump administration has set its sights on Ukraine's vast mineral resources, and proposed a deal: to secure a portion of Ukraine's rare earths in exchange for US support in the war against the Russian aggressor. Ukraine is a candidate for EU membership, and an earlier 2021 strategic partnership means the EU also has a stake in the future of Ukraine's mineral sector. This briefing analyses the US and EU positions, to shed light on the potential future of rare earth mining in Ukraine. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

L'interdiction de baignade à Punaauia a été levé ce matin après une ronde de la police dans le lagon. Mais après l'hospitalisation d'une personne ce mardi, la vigilance reste de mise.

Le 19 mars dernier, un crâne humain a été retrouvé près d'un véhicule dans le lagon de Arue, pas loin de la coopérative des pêcheurs. Selon nos confrères de Tahiti Infos, il s'agirait d'un homme disparu en 1999.

Un salon pour promouvoir l’entrepreneuriat féminin au fenua. Une initiative de l’association Vahine Arata’i no Porinetia, dont Jeanne Lecourt est la présidente. Elle était l'invitée café de notre matinale radio de ce mercredi 26 mars, pour nous parler de l'organisation de ce salon et de son programme. Il se tient du vendredi 28 mars au dimanche 30 mars de 9 heures à 16 heures, au parc Teaputa de Taravao.

Les étudiants du lycée hôtelier se sont affrontés lors de la 2ème édition du concours des jeunes talents Escoffier. Après 5 heures d'épreuve et de nombreuses créations, le duo Poerava Temakeu et Aanoha Herrmann est sorti vainqueur et se rendra à Singapour en octobre pour le concours Asie-Pacifique.

During Parliament's April plenary session, a debate will address the planned European oceans pact. This initiative should serve as a model for sustainable ocean governance, and enhance the coherence of EU oceans policy. The European Commission intends to introduce the pact at the third UN Ocean Conference in June 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

During its April 2025 plenary session, the European Parliament is expected to adopt its position on a package of three proposals aimed at making safety assessments of chemicals faster, simpler and more transparent by optimising the work of EU agencies involved and creating a common data platform on chemicals. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The latest annual report from the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on EU external action to promote human rights and democracy covers 2023. It highlights a worsening environment marked by multiple crises and conflicts, growing social inequalities, and increasing pressure on multilateral governance and rules-based international cooperation. During its April plenary session, the European Parliament is due to vote on its own yearly resolution on human rights and democracy in the world, responding to the High Representative's report and recommending future EU action. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

With the geopolitical situation evolving rapidly in the first months of 2025, EU leaders had already convened three times in advance of their regular March meeting. Next to competitiveness – originally due to be the central focus point – the spring European Council meeting covered issues including Ukraine, the Middle East and European defence. On competitiveness, the EU-27 outlined precise directions to accelerate the EU's economic agenda, focusing on three priorities: cutting red tape, ensuring affordable energy and turning savings into investments. Following Hungary's renewed refusal to agree to conclusions on Ukraine, a separate statement, 'firmly supported by 26 Heads of State or Government', was published, emphasising the EU's commitment to provide further comprehensive support to Ukraine and to contribute to security guarantees. As European Council President António Costa intended, the meeting concluded in one day. It started with the customary speech by Parliament's President, Roberta Metsola, who told EU leaders that Europe had 'thrived on soft power' for decades, but with the global order now changing, 'Europe must position itself as a force to be reckoned with'. This requires 'getting serious about our security, our readiness and our competitiveness'. There was a working lunch with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, and an exchange of views with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In the afternoon, a Euro Summit in inclusive format took place in the presence of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe. Over dinner, EU leaders held a first discussion on the next long-term EU budget and own resources. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This briefing has been prepared for the public hearing with the Chair of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), Claudia Buch, scheduled for 27 March 2025 in the ECON Committee. The previous hearing took place on 18 November 2024. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The energy system is a cornerstone of the United States (US) economy and competitiveness. The country's energy mix in 2022 was well-diversified, consisting of two thirds natural gas and oil, with the rest almost equal proportions of coal, nuclear and renewables. By using its vast reserves in fossil fuels and applying new extraction technologies, the US has managed to increase its fossil fuel production significantly over the past 10 years and, since 2019, it has become a net energy exporter for the first time in decades. US fossil fuel exports have increased further since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, at a time when the EU has looked to close the gap created by its ending imports from Russia. The US is also the world's largest producer of nuclear power, accounting for about 30 % of worldwide generation of nuclear electricity. During the Biden administration, the EU and the US were close allies and shared values on energy and the importance of energy transition. In this context, they cooperated through several channels and forums. At the same time, however, their initiatives (the Inflation Reduction Act in the US, the European Green Deal in the EU) showed that, while the goal (decarbonisation and generation of energy from renewable sources) remained the same, the visions and means to achieve them differed between the US and the EU. This created the conditions for both cooperation and rivalry. Since then, the new Trump administration has shown that it intends to conduct a more aggressive, fossil fuel-based energy policy. This could reduce cooperation and create tensions in energy relations between the partners, as was the case during President Trump's previous term. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This note describes the treaty provisions and appointment procedure for ECA members at EU level. In addition, it provides information on the national nomination procedure for the ECA member in Romania and the country’s candidate. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Every child has rights and deserves protection. It is estimated that around 2.5 million children in the European Union come into contact with the justice system every year. This can be a very stressful and even harmful experience for a child, who may participate in criminal proceedings as either a victim, a witness or a perpetrator. Children can also be parties to civil proceedings such as divorce, custody or adoption procedures, as well as administrative procedures, for example those related to nationality or migration. Because of children's especially vulnerable position, the EU and international organisations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe are pushing to develop justice systems that are child friendly. Child-friendly justice systems guarantee respect for and implementation of children's rights to the highest possible degree and take account of the maturity of the child and the circumstances of the case. Since the roles children can play in such proceedings and the nature of the proceedings themselves can vary, children may face different issues. However, some rights and needs are universal. For example, children need to be respected and protected. They also have a right to be heard, either directly or through a representative; to be informed and communicated with in a language that they understand; and to receive a speedy response. The Barnahus model is an example of good practice for dealing with children in the justice system, especially child victims, as it provides the child with a coordinated and effective response. Legislation and policy in the EU has addressed the issue, and more work is underway. For example, the work on the recast of the Victims' Rights Directive may provide even more rights to child victims. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The six countries that make up the region known as the Western Balkans differ in terms of size, population, economy, energy mix and energy import dependency. At the same time, they share common elements because of their geographical proximity, and – in some cases – common policies adopted in the past. An example is their ageing infrastructure dating back to the 1970s, which was damaged during the conflicts in former Yugoslavia. Another common element (except for Albania) is their reliance on solid fossil fuels (mainly coal), and their dependency on imports of fossil fuels. The EU is the leading trade partner for the countries of the Western Balkans and an important investor in the region. In addition, it is the largest provider of financial assistance to the region, supporting the six countries' development and reforms, as well as its transition towards sustainable energy, with financial and technical assistance. The EU provides assistance through the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance, the Western Balkans Investment Framework and the European Investment Bank. While the EU has an important role in the region, Russia and China are major players, too. Russia has been active for decades in the Western Balkans, while China has started engaging more recently. Their strategy also differs, with Russia more focused on exporting its fossil fuels to the region, and China investing through its Belt and Road Initiative. Nonetheless, such involvement creates dependencies, which could hamper these countries' integration into the EU – from both a political and an energy/economic perspective – as well as the functioning of the EU itself. In this context, experts have noted what steps the EU and the countries in the region could take to lessen these dependencies, while enhancing the Western Balkan countries' energy security and helping them take the necessary steps towards the green transition. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Ukraine is the second largest country on the European continent after Russia. Its oil, coal and gas reserves, as well as its geostrategic position, ensured its important role in energy trade, both during the Soviet Union and after its collapse. However, Russia's initial invasion of Ukraine (since 2014), followed by a full-scale war of aggression against the country, have had severe human and economic impacts. In the energy area, for example, Russia's strategy has been to weaponise (e.g. the occupation of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station) or destroy (hydro and coal-fired power plants, as well as electricity grid substations) energy infrastructure. As a result, Ukraine's electricity generation capacity has been severely limited. Moreover, its choice to be less dependent on Russian energy, and to apply for EU membership, means that, within a short time frame, it must rebuild its energy grid and orient it towards a future with less fossil fuels; all this while being in a war. Energy relations between the EU and Ukraine are multifaceted (e.g. the Energy Community; the memorandum of understanding on energy in 2005, updated in 2016; the association agreement signed in 2014). In future, they are due to be reframed under the institutional arrangements for the enlargement talks (after Ukraine was granted EU candidate status in 2022). Since the Russian invasion in 2022, to help Ukraine cope with the multiple challenges its energy grid has been facing, the EU has used several mechanisms and initiatives, such as successfully synchronising the Ukrainian grid with the Continental European Synchronous Area; the EU civil protection mechanism; the Ukraine Facility; the Ukraine Energy Support Fund; and the European Investment Bank. The outcome of the war is uncertain, and some see recent statements by the new United States administration as a significant setback for Ukraine. Others focus instead on the possibilities for further collaboration between Ukraine and the EU. They bring as examples the country's vast gas reserves and infrastructure both to transport and to store natural gas, nuclear power or green hydrogen, provided that the country engages in the development of relevant infrastructure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Quatre des trente-et-un députés de la commission d'enquête sur les essais nucléaires en Polynésie, sont arrivés ce samedi 22 mars à Tahiti pour entendre les acteurs, experts et témoins de ce dossier. Les entretiens ont débuté dès cet après-midi du dimanche 23 mars à la Présidence. Les indemnisations des victimes des essais nucléaires sont au cœur des discussions.

Dans un contexte de tensions internationales, de course à l'armement, et dix-huit jours après l'allocution du président de la République sur la Russie et l'Europe, qui appelle les Français à un engagement accru, les Polynésiens dont les enfants sont engagés dans l'armée sont inquiets.

La 34ème édition du marathon va'a de Polynésie la 1ère se déroule ce samedi 22 mars. Une centaine d'équipages de Tahiti et des îles ont rendez-vous au parc Vairai à partir de 6 heures. Au-delà du sport, cette compétition se veut aussi une fête populaire grâce aux animations culturelles proposées.

Les habitants du motu Terurumi à Bora Bora ont de nouveau de l'eau potable à leur portée. Depuis 2021, l'eau de la lentille d'eau douce était devenu impropre. Grâce à une initiative de deux mécènes américains et après 7 mois de travaux, 4 habitations sont désormais raccordées via une canalisation de 2,7 km de long.

Didier Le Gac, député du Finistère, Mereana Reid Arbelot, député de Polynésie française et d'autres membres de la commission d'enquête sur les conséquences des essais nucléaires sont arrivés au fenua. Après avoir auditionné plus de 60 personnes dans l'Hexagone, ils vont passer une semaine au fenua pour échanger avec les acteurs locaux. A leur arrivée, nos équipes ont pu leur poser quelques questions.

La 34ème édition du marathon Polynésie la 1ère - Tahiti KDO va'a s'est déroulée ce samedi 22 mars. Le premier départ a été donné au parc Vairai aux alentours de 7h20. Treize catégories étaient engagées, avec une distance de 46 kilomètres entre Tahiti et Moorea pour le plus long parcours. Air Tahiti remporte la première étape tandis qu'OPT domine la seconde étape.

L'obésité juvénile est en progression en Polynésie française et fait peser des risques sanitaires et économiques sur le territoire. Dans un rapport publié le 19 mars, la Chambre territoriale des comptes de Polynésie alerte sur cette situation. La juridiction formule sept recommandations pour renforcer le pilotage de la lutte contre l’obésité chez les jeunes.

En 2024, 25 nouveaux cas de personnes atteinte du Sida ont été détecté, soit le double par rapport aux années passées. Ce chiffre montre la propagation du virus en Polynésie française. Surtout que 75% des nouveaux cas sont des cas locaux, c'est-à-dire que le virus circule sur le territoire. Ce chiffre montre aussi que plus de personnes osent se faire dépister. Du 21 au 23 mars se tient la 31ème édition du sidaction, un événement caritatif pour récolter des fonds pour la science. Si on ne meurt plus du Sida aujourd'hui, c’est grâce à la recherche médicale.

Le ministère de la Santé informe qu’un cas d’infection à méningocoque a été diagnostiqué chez un enfant résidant à Tahiti. Présentant des signes évocateurs de méningite le 12 mars, l’enfant a été rapidement pris en charge au Centre hospitalier de la Polynésie française (CHPF) et son état évolue favorablement.

Onze personnes sont décédées depuis début 2025, soit trois de plus que l'année dernière à la même période. Dans la plupart des cas, l'alcool et la drogue sont en cause, d'après Patrick Bordet. Le gendarme en charge de la prévention et de la sécurité routière invite tous les jeunes entre 17 et 25 ans à participer à l'opération Halte à la prise de risques à l'université de la Polynésie, le samedi 22 mars à partir de 7 heures.

En télé, en radio et sur internet, Polynésie la 1ère vous promet une place au premier rang pour vivre cet évènement qui lancera la saison 2025 du va'a.

On 20 January 2025, President Trump halted all US foreign aid pending a review. By 10 March, 83 % of USAID programmes had been terminated, creating a US$60 billion funding gap that neither Team Europe – the EU and its Member States collectively – nor other donors can fill, amid declining global official development assistance (ODA). This infographic uses OECD Development Assistant Committee (DAC) data on 2023 ODA commitments and disbursements. Commitments are pledged funds reflecting donor priorities, while disbursements show actual transfers, tracked yearly. Since disbursements often span multiple years, annual payments may stem from past commitments. Commitments are recorded in full when made, while disbursements track the timing of aid. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

European Works Councils (EWCs) are bodies that should guarantee employees the right to be consulted on important issues in large multinational companies active in multiple EU countries. However, EWCs have been criticised for being ineffective, on account of unclear definitions, non-dissuasive sanctions and ineffective access to justice. In February 2023, the European Parliament called for legislative action to address the shortcomings identified and strengthen the functioning of EWCs. In response, the European Commission consulted European social partners and put forward a proposal in January 2024 to revise the 2009 directive. The European Parliament's Committee on Employment and Social Affairs voted its report on 3 April 2024 just ahead of the elections. The Council then adopted its general approach on 20 June 2024. On 3 December 2024, the committee decided to enter interinstituional negotiations on the basis of the report, with the mandate confirmed by plenary vote on 19 December. Trilogue negotiations have now started. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

In 1947, drawing on the lessons learnt from the global economic damage caused by trade protectionism and tariff wars prior to World War II, 23 countries, including the United States, initiated the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) as a platform for multilateral negotiations aimed at liberalising and boosting global trade. To this end, GATT members - and since 1995 the members of the then newly created World Trade Organization (WTO) - gradually reduced their import tariffs and tariff quotas, creating a multilateral system of country-specific tariff commitments. These commitments, in conjunction with the general principles for their application, have since constrained WTO members' ability to unilaterally set tariffs higher than what they have committed to. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

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