This study analyses why European banks, despite improved cost efficiency, continue to trade at lower valuations than their United States (US) counterparts. The gap stems from limited growth potential due to market fragmentation and underdeveloped capital markets. To close this competitiveness divide, the study calls for accelerating the Savings and Investment Union (SIU), expanding investment banking capacity, and implementing smart banking regulation and supervision that reinforces market discipline while enabling risk-taking within a stable, integrated European financial system. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Since the entry into force of the Treaty of Maastricht, every EU citizen and all natural or legal persons residing in the Member States have had the right to submit a petition to the European Parliament, in the form of a complaint or a request on an issue that falls within the European Union’s fields of activity. Petitions are examined by Parliament’s Committee on Petitions, which takes a decision on their admissibility and is responsible for dealing with them. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

C’est un des leviers sur lequel le Pays veut s’appuyer pour tenter de réduire le coût de la vie en Polynésie : le toilettage de la TDL, la Taxe de Développement Local. Plusieurs fois dans le viseur des politiques et des économistes du fenua, ce sera probablement l’un des plus gros dossiers auquel s’attaquera le gouvernement Brotherson. Une taxe qui rapporte tout de même près de 2 milliards par an au Pays.

Le concours d’écriture et d’illustration organisé par l’association Taparau en collaboration avec la DGEE a rendu son verdict, ce mardi. Il était destiné aux élèves de classe de CM2 mais des collégiens et des lycéens y ont également participé.

Le président Moetai Brotherson a reçu ce mardi à la Présidence les syndicats, afin de discuter de la revalorisation du point d’indice des fonctionnaires territoriaux des catégories A, B, C et D. Dans un contexte de tension sociale depuis décembre, les principaux syndicats étaient présents avec des propositions concrètes, mais aucun accord n’a été trouvé.

La 53ème édition de l'élection de Miss Dragon aura lieu le 7 juin prochain, dans les jardins de la mairie de Papeete. Pour l'instant, il y a 6 candidates inscrites. Elles sont âgées de 18 à 27 ans. Le casting est toujours ouvert. Retour en arrière sur l'évolution de ce concours de beauté.

Les travaux de rénovation du quai de Faratea devraient débuter très prochainement, car la desserte maritime entre la presqu'île de Tahiti et la capitale Papeete, doit débuter au mois de juin. Une alternative à la circulation routière très attendue par la population. Le gouvernement aussi, soutient ce projet.

The European financial system faces significant risks from excessive bank lending to the real estate sector. Historical trends show a strong link between real estate credit booms and banking crises. Current data indicate that real estate loans constitute a substantial share of banks' corporate loan portfolios, with varying risk levels across countries. Key drivers include expansionary ECB policies and regulatory incentives favouring mortgage lending. Strengthening oversight, improving data collection, and adjusting regulations are essential for financial stability. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The institutions of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) are largely responsible for establishing European monetary policy, rules governing the issuing of the euro and price stability within the EU. These institutions are: the European Central Bank (ECB), the European System of Central Banks (ESCB), the Economic and Financial Committee, the Eurogroup and the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin). Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Dans son bilan des prix 2024, l'IPSF relève que les prix à la consommation augmentent de 1,4 % entre décembre 2023 et décembre 2024, portés par la hausse des tarifs des assurances, des loyers et de la restauration. Ainsi, le niveau général des prix continue son ascension pour atteindre une augmentation cumulée de 12,2 % depuis 2021.

Emile Vernier, président du SDIRAF (Syndicat de Défense des Retraités Actuels et Futurs) est l'invité café de Ibrahim Ahmed Hazi. Il évoque les essais nucléaires et les retraités.

Alors que la France envisage de reconnaitre dans les prochains mois l'État palestinien, le Premier ministre israélien a défendu son fils, refusant toute «leçon de morale» de la part d’un pays qui n'accorde pas l’indépendance à certains de ses territoires.

InvestEU is the European Union’s flagship investment programme aimed at mobilising public and private financing to support sustainable infrastructure, innovation, SMEs, and social investment across the EU. As of June 2024, it has successfully mobilized around EUR 280 billion in investments using a EUR 26.2 billion guarantee, but faces concerns over guarantee depletion, excessive burdens and lack of transparency. The European Parliament plays a crucial oversight role, particularly in ensuring accountability, verifying impacts, and maintaining scrutiny amid proposed administrative simplifications put forward by the European Commission in its amending proposal of last February. This briefing has been prepared ahead of the ECON-BUDG public hearing scheduled for 23 April 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Europe, Canada, Mexique et îles du Pacifique.... L'administration Trump l'avait annoncé début février pour faire des économies. C'est désormais acté. En Polynésie, l'agence consulaire américaine a fermé ses portes. Il n'y a donc plus de relais au fenua pour les citoyens des USA. Quel est l'impact a cette fermeture ? Le tourisme va t-il chuter ?

Comment se nourrir quand les prix en magasin explosent ? Quels produits faut-il prioriser ? Aujourd'hui, c'est le casse-tête de nombreux Polynésiens au moment de faire leurs courses. Les produits sont en moyenne 45% plus cher au fenua que dans l'Hexagone. Une réalité qui n'est pas inéluctable.

Le nouvel archevêque de Nouméa, Susitino Sionepoe, premier Wallisien et Océanien à accéder à cette charge, a été installé samedi au cours d'une messe suivie par des milliers de fidèles en Nouvelle-Calédonie et à Wallis-et-Futuna, où la cérémonie était retransmise en direct.

En 2030, 1 Polynésien sur 5 sera un sénior...Avec l'évolution des modes de vie et l'éclatement des familles, ce n'est pas toujours possible de les garder à la maison. Les unités de vie ou les centres d'accueil commencent à fleurir, un tournant pour la société polynésienne.

8 signalements sont effectués chaque jour pour violences intra-familiales en Polynésie. La loi pourrait bientôt évoluer avec l'introduction du délit de contrôle coercitif. Un pas de plus dans la lutte contre les violences conjugales. Ces manœuvres visent à isoler et contrôler sa conjointe, le plus souvent. En surveillant ses déplacements ou encore en réduisant son autonomie financière…Actuellement examinées, les parlementaires considèrent qu’elles sont un préalable aux féminicides.

Après avoir annoncé son décès, l'erratum a été publié par TNTV et confirmé par Polynésie La 1ère. L'enfant qui a été percuté jeudi 10 avril à Faa'a par un véhicule alors qu'il était passager d'un vélo électrique n'est pas décédé mais il est actuellement au bloc au CHPF.

Une touriste originaire de Pologne s'est noyée dans le lagon de Temae à Moorea. Ce vendredi matin la mer était agitée à cet endroit.

Plusieurs élus démocrates l'en soupçonnent. Le président américain a encouragé mercredi 9 avril à acheter des actions juste avant son revirement spectaculaire sur les droits de douane, qui a fait flamber Wall Street.

Article 122 of the Treaty on Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) provides for two legal bases, enabling the Council to adopt measures based on a European Commission proposal, without involving the European Parliament in any way. Article 122(1) addresses economic difficulties faced by Member States, and Article 122(2) specifically addresses financial assistance to Member States. It is understood that the Council may resort to Article 122 TFEU in exceptional circumstances. A recent example of the use of Article 122 TFEU is the Commission's 19 March 2025 proposal to establish the security action for Europe (SAFE), aimed at mobilising the Union budget to support and accelerate national investment in defence. Considered jointly, the two legal bases enshrined in Article 122 TFEU are seen as the basis of an EU 'emergency law'. They have been praised for enabling the Union to react swiftly to unfolding crises, but at the same time, bypassing the European Parliament is seen as limiting democratic legitimacy. In its 2020 resolution on the COVID 19 pandemic, Parliament called for limiting the use of Article 122 TFEU, and called upon the Commission and Council to revise the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making to increase Parliament's role in crisis management decision-making and to enhance the use of the ordinary legislative procedure for adopting emergency response instruments. In this vein, in December 2020, Parliament, Council and the Commission adopted a joint declaration on budgetary scrutiny of new proposals based on Article 122 TFEU with potential appreciable implications for the Union budget. It supplements the Treaty framework by providing for the possibility of budgetary scrutiny of such proposals, with Parliament playing an active role. Moreover, the recent reform of Parliament's rules of procedure has inserted a new Rule 138, under which the Commission will be invited to make a statement to Parliament explaining the reasons for the choice of Article 122 TFEU as legal basis. This briefing draws on various published sources and should not be taken to represent an official position of the European Parliament. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

People from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds face discrimination and its consequences on a daily basis. However, the exact scale of the problem is hard to gauge, owing to a lack of data and general under reporting of racist incidents. Although the European Union (EU) has been introducing legislation to combat racial and xenophobic discrimination since 2000, the problem persists. The global Black Lives Matter protests highlighted the need for new measures, while the COVID 19 pandemic saw a major increase in reports of racist and xenophobic incidents, and the crisis it triggered had a disproportionately large negative effect on racial and ethnic minority groups, in the form of higher death and infection rates. Studies point to the cost of racial discrimination not only for the individuals concerned, but also for society as a whole. For instance, a 2018 EPRS report argued that the loss in earnings caused by racial and ethnic discrimination for both individuals and societies amounts to billions of euros annually. EU citizens also acknowledge this problem: a 2019 survey found that over half of Europeans believe racial or ethnic discrimination to be widespread in their country. To address racial discrimination and the inequalities it engenders, the European Commission has put forward a number of equality strategies and actions. The European Parliament, meanwhile, has long demanded an end to racial discrimination. In recent resolutions, Parliament has called for an end to structural racism, discrimination, racial profiling and police brutality; for protection of the right to protest peacefully; for an enhanced role for culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism; and for authorities to take an intersectional approach. On 18 and 19 March 2025, Members of the European Parliament from the Anti Racism and Diversity Intergroup (ARDI) co hosted the fourth EU Anti Racism and Diversity Week. This updates a briefing from June 2024. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming modern warfare. Russia's war on Ukraine has demonstrated AI's critical role in intelligence gathering, autonomous systems, and cyber operations. A global AI arms race is therefore gathering speed, with China and the United States vying for leadership and Russia investing heavily in AI capabilities. The EU Strategic Compass for security and defence underscores the growing importance of defence innovation, recognising its strategic value and emphasising the need to strengthen the EU's emerging military technologies, including AI. The EU and its Member States have increasingly acknowledged AI's significance for security and defence, leading to expanded investment in AI-driven military technologies over the past decade. AI-powered defence innovation is progressing, with multiple European Defence Fund and Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) projects dedicated to integrating AI into future military capabilities. Efforts are also underway to create synergies between the civilian, defence, and AI industries. In addition, the EU is cooperating with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). AI in warfare raises key ethical concerns, including accountability, compliance with international humanitarian law, and the risk of conflict escalation due to reduced human oversight. Global debate over military AI regulation has intensified amid the absence of a unified international framework, with contrasting approaches emerging – such as the US promoting flexible, innovation-friendly standards, and the EU adopting a human-centric, risk-based model through its AI Act, which excludes military use but may – according to some experts – shape future debate on military AI regulation. While organisations like the United Nations are pushing for responsible use and oversight, geopolitical tensions and differing strategic interests continue to hinder consensus on global rules. The European Parliament recognises the strategic importance of AI in defence, but calls for regulation and a prohibition on lethal autonomous weapons (LAWS). The Parliament's Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA) stresses the need for ethical guidelines in defence AI, and has warned of the EU's potential lag in AI and called for international regulation of LAWS, robust cybersecurity measures, and global cooperation in military AI regulation. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Academic freedom is widely recognised as a fundamental value of contemporary higher education and science, and as a prerequisite for well-functioning democratic societies. However, in recent years, major concerns have been expressed by various stakeholders about the state of academic freedom in the European Union. The European Parliament launched an annual EP Academic Freedom Monitor in 2022, to help improve the promotion and protection of academic freedom in the European Union. This report presents one of the two studies conducted in the 2024 edition. This study firstly provides an updated overview of recent country- specific measurements of academic freedom across the EU. Secondly, it provides a country-specific analysis of the de facto state of academic freedom in 10 EU Member States. The study was conducted as a qualitative analysis of various data, with input from stakeholder organisations and academic experts. On the basis of both studies, this report proposes EU-level policy options for possible legislative and non-legislative initiatives to support academic freedom in the EU. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This study aims to offer an in-depth analysis of water scarcity, availability, and usage in the face of climate change. By employing a comprehensive foresight methodology that includes an extensive literature review, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and broad stakeholder consultation, the research provides a detailed overview of current water availability and consumption within the European Union (EU). It highlights the current and projected trends related to water resources, identifying the pressures and challenges that climate change imposes on water supply and demand. The study also proposes a range of policy options, divided into short-term options (up to 2030) and medium- to long-term options (up to 2050), aimed at ensuring that both EU citizens and businesses have reliable access to adequate water resources. These policy options are geared towards sustainable water management, ensuring resilience to future climate-related water challenges. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

With EU citizens now living longer and healthier lives, the focus of EU policy has shifted from ageing to longevity. This demographic change has significant social and economic repercussions, such as increased demand for housing, healthcare and social services. Public spending is also expected to increase. Demographic changes are exacerbating labour shortages across various sectors and skill levels, posing a threat to the EU's green and digital transitions, competitiveness and public services. This issue is particularly concerning in areas already struggling with a labour shortage, such as healthcare. Attracting trained foreign workers is one solution to these issues, but EU countries must balance the need for recruiting such individuals with the challenge of controlling irregular migration flows. In response to the above shifts, the EU has started including demographic concerns into the creation of relevant EU policies. Specific EU initiatives to support Member States in dealing with demographic change include the talent mobility package, which complements the skills and talent package and the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. Despite migration being seen as a viable solution to demographic challenges, EU Member States continue to struggle between enforcing stricter migration policies and using legal migration to fill labour shortages. While Member States will find it difficult to sustain their welfare, pension systems and productivity without attracting skilled workers from non-EU countries, it is recognised that migration by itself will not reverse the ongoing trend of population ageing across the EU. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The European Union supports the development of its most remote regions, known as the outermost regions: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte and Saint-Martin (France), the Azores and Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain). The purpose of this support is to compensate for the constraints arising from the geographical remoteness of these regions. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The European Union has established a common classification of territorial units for statistics, known as ‘NUTS’, in order to facilitate the collection, development and publication of harmonised regional statistics in the EU. This hierarchical system is also used for socioeconomic analyses of the regions and the framing of interventions in the context of EU cohesion policy. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

European groupings of territorial cooperation (EGTCs) were set up to facilitate cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation between Member States or their regional and local authorities. EGTCs enable these partners to implement joint projects, share expertise and improve coordination of spatial planning. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

REACT-EU is a programme to repair the social and economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to prepare for a green, digital and resilient recovery. REACT-EU seeks to mobilise an additional EUR 47.5 billion from the structural funds for the years 2021 and 2022, and to increase flexibility in cohesion policy spending. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The Just Transition Fund is a financial instrument within the Cohesion Policy, which seeks to provide support to territories facing serious socio-economic challenges arising from the transition towards climate neutrality. The Just Transition Fund will facilitate the implementation of the European Green Deal, which aims to make the EU climate-neutral by 2050. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Sur la scène internationale, le président Trump souffle le chaud et le froid sur l’économie, avec les surtaxes douanières. Aujourd’hui, elles sont suspendues pour 90 jours. Le taux de 10% sur les produits importés aux États-Unis demeure, sauf pour la Chine, pour qui ça monte à 145%. Comment vont réagir les consommateurs et les touristes américains ? Dans cette incertitude, le secteur touristique polynésien reste vigilant.

Offrir des vêtements aux familles dans le besoin, c’est la mission que s’est donnée la friperie de la ressourcerie de Mahina. Située à l’ancienne école Amatahiapo, cette structure gérée par l’association Tia’i Fenua offre cinq vêtements par personne et par mois. Tricots, pantalons, robes, il y a des vêtements pour tous et surtout pour tous les âges.

La séance administrative de l’Assemblée de Polynésie a été ouverte ce jeudi 10 avril. Dans son discours, le Président Brotherson a souligné le bon commentaire de l’IEOM à propos de la santé économique du fenua, mentionnant notamment, la maîtrise de l’inflation. Il promet un train de mesures pour relever le pouvoir d’achat des ménages, notamment les plus modestes. L’opposition attend de voir concrètement les mesures que le gouvernement présentera à l’hémicycle.