This study introduces Members of the European Parliament to the different estimates of the level of error affecting EU expenditure in cohesion policy. It explains how the European Commission calculates the estimated ‘risk at payment’ and ‘risk at closure’, how the European Court of Auditors calculates the ‘estimated level of error’ and how the two methodologies differ. The conclusion provides guidance on interpreting the different estimates. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Based on its Treaties, the European Union (EU) has developed a multifaceted external action policy, and is seen as an important actor far beyond its borders. Through its institutions and Member States, the EU is active in international trade, humanitarian assistance, economic, financial, and technical and development cooperation, as well as through its common foreign and security policy (CFSP) and common security and defence policy (CSDP). Increasingly, the external dimension of internal EU policies has also grown, notably in the economic, climate, energy, migration and digital fields. The role of the European Parliament in the EU's external action has increased significantly since the 1990s, and especially after the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon (2009). Although Parliament's powers remain relatively limited compared to other EU institutions involved in external action, especially with regard to CFSP and CSDP decision-making (which remain mostly intergovernmental), it nevertheless has considerable legislative, budgetary, agenda-setting and soft powers. Several of Parliament's powers cut across all policy areas. Notably, it proactively supports multilateralism and conducts extensive parliamentary diplomacy. Parliament contributes to policy framing through its debates, resolutions, recommendations, own-initiative reports and statements. It holds hearings, workshops, debates and organises missions. Members of the Parliament exercise scrutiny of the executive, by holding hearings of and posing questions to the European Commission, the European External Action Service (EEAS), the EU's High Representative and the Council. Parliament co-legislates on financing the EU's external action and controls EU institutions' expenditure, including the EEAS, through the discharge procedure. The Parliament acts on an equal footing with the Council when adopting numerous acts in the fields of trade, development and humanitarian aid, and often external dimensions of internal policies. Since 2009, Parliament's consent to legally binding international agreements is mandated by the Treaties. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Après la condamnation de Marine Le Pen à une peine d'inéligibilité de cinq ans, le représentant du Te Nati-RN, Eric Minardi, estime qu'on a voulu l'éliminer de la campagne présidentielle de 2027".

Une dizaine de personnes ont déposé plainte après s'être fait escroquer par un garagiste de Faa'a, connu sous le nom de Kevin. Pendant un an, il aurait été rémunéré par ses clients sans jamais réparer leur véhicule. Plusieurs voitures ont été retrouvées abandonnées avec des pièces manquantes. L'homme est aujourd'hui en fuite. Une enquête a été ouverte par la gendarmerie.

Le Tavini Huiraatira organise son grand congrès annuel le samedi 5 avril 2025 au Motu Ovini à Fa’a’a. Un bilan d’étape sera présenté depuis leur accession à la tête du Pays. Les municipales de 2026 seront aussi évoquées avec un accent sur la souveraineté. Le point d’orgue du grand rassemblement des bleus sera la présentation du projet de constitution d’un Etat fédéral. « Ce dernier point sera un tournant dans notre combat pour l’autodétermination » se réjouit Antony Géros, vice-président du parti indépendantiste.

L'appel à l'action des peuples du Pacifique a été signé par le président de la Polynésie vendredi 28 mars, lors de la conférence Te Reo o te Moana. Cet appel a été relayé jusqu'à Paris ce week-end, lors de l'événement SOS Océan. Le monde se mobilise pour la protection des océans, à trois mois de la conférence des Nations Unies à Nice. Il est encore possible de signer cet appel à l'action, en particulier pour les associations.

Les îles Samoa ont déclaré l'état d'urgence lundi, après une série de pannes d'électricité qui ont paralysé une partie de l'activité dans l'Etat du Pacifique. Les Samoa connaissent une «crise énergétique» due aux dégâts causés par une tempête et à l'équipement défaillant d'une centrale thermique au diesel, cruciale pour l'alimentation électrique du pays, a déclaré la Première ministre Fiame Naomi Mata'afa.

On 11 February 2025, the European Commission adopted the first work programme (2025 CWP) of the von der Leyen II Commission. Building on the reports by Enrico Letta, Mario Draghi and Sauli Niinistö, and in line with the Commission President's political guidelines, the CWP places a strong emphasis on competitiveness, simplification and implementation, and preparedness. These will remain key horizontal priorities for the entire Commission mandate. In terms of structure, the CWP follows the seven headline ambitions put forward in the political guidelines and is accompanied by a communication on implementation and simplification. The work programme should be read in conjunction with two other recent Commission communications: the 'Competitiveness Compass' – itself a flagship initiative under the 2025 CWP, setting out a strategic long-term plan for rebooting Europe's competitiveness – and the communication on 'The road to the next multiannual financial framework' (MFF), which reflects on how to align the MFF with evolving needs and priorities. Annex I of the 2025 CWP puts forward 52 major new policy initiatives, over 40 % of which fall under the competitiveness headline ambition. Only 18 new initiatives are of a legislative nature, with a further one listed as 'legislative or non-legislative'. Fourteen of the legislative initiatives aim to revise existing legislation; 11 of these have a strong simplification dimension, and only nine are set to be supported by an impact assessment. The relatively low number of legislative files is not uncommon at the beginning of a new mandate, where (non-legislative) strategies, compasses, roadmaps and action plans lay out the new priorities. Several of them, such as the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal, imply intense legislative activity in the years ahead. The annual plan of evaluations and fitness checks included in Annex II is a novelty – and a step towards increased transparency. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Este documento se integra en una serie de estudios que, desde una perspectiva de Derecho Comparado, tienen como objeto analizar el principio de protección del Medio Ambiente en diferentes ordenamientos jurídicos. Tras la explicación de la normativa y la jurisprudencia de aplicación, se examinan el contenido, los límites y la posible evolución de dicho concepto. El presente estudio tiene por objeto el caso de México. La protección del Medio Ambiente sano está consagrada en México a nivel constitucional como un auténtico derecho fundamental (artículo 4), a la vez que se contiene como un principio rector de la política pública, basado en el desarrollo integral y sustentable (artículo 25). Esta proyección bidimensional busca que el desarrollo nacional no sea en detrimento de la naturaleza. Fruto de los movimientos ambientalistas a nivel internacional de los años 70, el derecho a un Medio Ambiente sano, así como el principio rector como política pública de desarrollo integral y sustentable, han forjado progresivamente un amplio acervo normativo (a nivel nacional y en las treinta y dos entidades federativas), así como doctrinal y jurisprudencial, que reconoce al ambiente como merecedor de protección, tanto por su valor en sí mismo, como por la importancia que tiene para la vida humana y el desarrollo. Sin embargo, este derecho humano enfrenta actualmente múltiples desafíos en materia de acceso a la justicia y acceso a la información, así como retos impostergables derivados de la crisis climática, motivo por el cual se ve comprometido el efecto útil que puede tener el derecho al Medio Ambiente sano, tanto para las generaciones presentes como futuras. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Space holds promise for both economic prosperity and the attainment of strategic goals. The EU's future role in space is contingent on fast-changing geopolitical dynamics, which can range from peaceful cooperation to heightened competition or conflict among global powers. Given the importance of this subject, the European Commission has announced plans to propose an EU space act in the second quarter of 2025. This paper aims to describe the geopolitical context of space activities that affect the EU's current and future capabilities, with a specific focus on the use of space for security and defence and the response to space-related risks. Four distinct future scenarios present contextual conditions that may shape the EU's ambitions in space. The scenarios also highlight challenges and opportunities, while considering policy considerations for EU action. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Un homme de 51 ans est mort noyé à Bora Bora. Son corps a été retrouvé près de la plage de Matira ce dimanche 30 mars 2025.

Le marathon de Moorea a eu lieu les 29 et 30 mars sur l'île Sœur. Chez les hommes, Adrien Toucas a remporté l'épreuve la plus longue ce dimanche. Aurélie Steelandt arrive première chez les dames.

80 unités de vie pour les personnes âgées. Des petites structures qui accueillent entre dix et quinze pensionnaires. C'est le cas de l'unité Poehei, dirigée par le couple Isnard. Elle a été créée il y a trois ans et demie à Mataiea. Aujourd'hui, pour mieux répondre au besoin des familles, une fédération a vu le jour pour réunir ces unités.

Il est celui qui a créé le CNEXO à la presqu'île, qui deviendra l'IFREMER en 1984. Jean de Chazeaux est décédé le 26 mars 2026 en France, à l'âge de 99 ans. Son inhumation a lieu ce mercredi 2 avril en Haute-Loire.

Il y a une semaine, des ossements humains et un véhicule ont été retrouvés sous l'eau au quai de Arue. Ils appartiendraient à un homme disparu le 23 mai 1999, Temahoatua Tauaroa. Près de 26 ans après sa mort, ses proches pourront peut-être faire leur deuil. Témoignage.

Une délégation de maires de Polynésie française a passé la semaine à Paris, pour rencontrer plusieurs ministres et parlementaires. La délégation emmenée par le président du syndicat pour la promotion des communes du territoire Cyril Tetuanui, a tenté d'obtenir le soutien de l’État pour élargir les compétences des communes du territoire. Les réponses sont plutôt positives.

Le séisme de magnitude 7,7, peu profond, s'est produit en Birmanie, à 16 kilomètres au nord-ouest de la ville de Sagaing (centre) en milieu de journée, ce vendredi 28 mars. Il a été suivi par une réplique de magnitude 6,4 quelques minutes après. Les secousses ont été ressenties jusqu'en Chine et dans la capitale thaïlandaise Bangkok, à quelque mille kilomètres de là. L'état d'urgence y a été déclaré, ainsi que dans les six régions birmanes les plus affectées : Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway, le nord-est de l'Etat Shan, Naypyidaw et Bago. Le bilan provisoire fait état de 144 morts.

This study, commissioned by the European Parliamentary Research Service at the request of the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, examines the implementation and enforcement of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, with particular focus on animal fitness for transport and data recording. It adopts a mixed-method approach, combining desk research, quantitative data analysis, and stakeholder consultations. The analysis indicates that key compliance challenges persist, especially in relation to journey conditions, documentation, and the transport of vulnerable animals such as unweaned calves and end-of-career animals. While some positive practices were observed, enforcement remains inconsistent, and notable shortcomings were identified, particularly concerning inspection procedures, documentation practices, and the assessment of animals' fitness for transport. The findings highlight the need for clearer regulatory definitions, improved coordination among authorities, and more harmonised inspection and data recording procedures. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Un nouveau livre est paru sur l’ancien homme fort du pays, Gaston Flosse. Il est signé Francois Quinquis, son avocat et confident pendant plus de trente ans. Une séance de dédicace est prévue ce samedi 29 mars à Papeete.

Le 20 mars dernier, une opération de lutte contre la culture de stupéfiants a été menée sur l’île de Moorea, sous le commandement de la Compagnie des îles du Vent. 375 plants de cannabis ont été saisis.

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

Chantal Minarii Galenon était l’invitée café de ce lundi 24 mars. Interrogée par Corinne Tehetia, elle a développé le sujet des assises de la vieillesse qui se déroulent sur deux jours à l’université de la Polynésie française et dont le but est de faire un état des lieux du mode de vie de cette partie de la population et de trouver des solutions aux problèmes qu’elle rencontre.

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