Intellectual property includes all exclusive rights to intellectual creations. It encompasses two types of rights: industrial property, which includes inventions (patents), trademarks, industrial designs and models and designations of origin, and copyright, which includes artistic and literary property. Since the entry into force of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) in 2009, the EU has had explicit competence for intellectual property rights (Article 118). Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Freedom of movement and residence for persons in the European Union is the cornerstone of EU citizenship, established by the Treaty of Maastricht in 1992. The gradual phasing-out of internal borders under the Schengen agreements was followed by the adoption of Directive 2004/38/EC on the right of EU citizens and their family members to move and reside freely within the EU. Notwithstanding the importance of this right, substantial implementation obstacles persist. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

L’Université de la Polynésie française (UPF) a annoncé l’ouverture d’un nouveau parcours universitaire axé sur les enjeux maritimes et environnementaux ce lundi 9 février. Intitulé « Océan et Défis Durables » (ODD), ce cursus s’inscrit dans la licence STES (Sciences de la Transition Écologique et Sociétale) et vise à former des professionnels capables de répondre aux défis liés à la préservation des écosystèmes marins et à l’économie bleue.

La 23ème édition du Festival International du Film Océanien (FIFO) a officiellement débuté ce lundi à la Maison de la Culture. Une conférence de presse réunissant organisateurs et festivaliers a eu lieu, promettant une semaine d’immersion profonde dans les réalités et les enjeux des peuples de l'Océanie, avec un accent particulier sur la jeunesse. 

Under the current administration, the United States (US) has shifted from long-standing cooperation with African partner countries to priorities driven by US economic gains, security interests and migration control. Traditional US foreign aid channels have been dramatically downsized, while trade and global competition for critical resources have played a conspicuous part in US engagement with African countries. While some African governments welcome the emphasis on trade and investment, others face strained relations, notably South Africa. Despite reduced cooperation following successive coups in West Africa, the US remains militarily active on the continent, conducting counter-terrorism strikes in Nigeria and Somalia. Migration policy has hardened, with expanded travel bans, limited refugee admissions and deals linking financial incentives to deportation arrangements. US disengagement on aid, unpredictability on trade and a looser relationship with the international rules-based order could, by contrast, enhance the EU's image as a reliable partner for Africa. However, the US's offensive approach on security, migration and critical minerals poses growing geostrategic challenges for the EU. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On 18 December 2025, the European Council agreed to a €90 billion loan to Ukraine to cover the country's financial needs in the years 2026 and 2027. The European Commission has subsequently presented three legislative proposals to implement the European Council's decision: (i) a proposal for a €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan financed by the EU except for Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia; (ii) a proposal to amend the Ukraine Facility to use it for the disbursement of the new loan; and (iii) a proposal to amend the EU's multiannual financial framework to use it as a guarantee for the loan, and to finance the grants used for the borrowing cost subsidy. The loan will be financed through EU borrowing on the capital markets backed by the EU budget's headroom. The EU budget will pay for the interest rates and other associated costs for Ukraine. While €30 billion of the loan are meant to support the Ukrainian budget, €60 billion will be used to strengthen Ukraine's defence capabilities. The Commission proposal stipulates that defence products financed from the loan should, in principle, originate from the EU, European Economic Area, European Free Trade Area and Ukraine. Only if products are not available there, or cannot be delivered fast enough, can products from other third countries be bought. In the past, Article 41(2) of the Treaty on European Union had been seen as an obstacle to financing weapons and military equipment from the EU budget. However, as the proposed Ukraine Support Loan is based on Article 212 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the rules on the EU's common foreign and security policy do not apply. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Alors que février 2026 débute à peine, la Polynésie totalise neuf tonnes de drogues saisies sur son territoire ou dans sa zone maritime. Un volume inédit de cocaïne -et même de méthamphétamine- interceptée en moins de deux mois.

Kahe Walker pratique le jiu-jitsu brésilien depuis 2005. Douze ans plus tard, elle devient la première ceinture noire en Polynésie, évoluant au sein de la Tahitian Top Team. Portrait d'une athlète d'exception qui poursuit son ascension entre transmission et nouveaux défis.

Un remaniement ministériel devrait se tenir vendredi 13 février. L'annonce portera sur le remplacement du ministre de l'Éducation, de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Culture, Ronny Teriipaia. Face à cette décision, le ministre assume pleinement son action.

La convocation de la directrice de l'ICPF à un entretien avec le ministre de la Santé suscite des inquiétudes en interne. Certains membres du personnel craignent un arrêt brutal de projets structurants, essentiels à la prise en charge des patients atteints de cancer en Polynésie.

La proposition de loi sur l’indemnisation des victimes des essais nucléaires a été adoptée il y a quelques jours par l'assemblée nationale, un moment historique mais il reste encore l'étape du Sénat.

473,5 kilos de cocaïne ont été interceptés le 5 février à Papeete. Une saisie record sur le territoire polynésien, qui dépasse le simple fait divers. Elle met en lumière une réalité préoccupante : l'accélération des trafics de drogue dans le Pacifique et la pression croissante exercée sur les douanes polynésiennes.

La gendarmerie et une équipe de démineurs interviennent ce vendredi dans une zone inhabitée du lotissement de Pamatai Hills, à Faa'a, suite à la découverte d'un obus. Il n'est pas rare que ce genre d'explosif soit découvert en Polynésie.

Education, matahiapo, accès à l'eau… C’est la liste des priorités mises en avant par Camélia Taupo-Papin, candidate Te u'i hou no Hitia'a o te ra, à Hitia'a o te Rā. Invitée café de ce vendredi, elle détaille le programme de la liste.

Accès à l'eau, jeunesse… C’est la liste des priorités mises en avant par Philippe Tagaroa, co-listier d'Henri Flohr, l'actuel maire et candidat à Hitia'a o te Rā. Invité café de ce vendredi, il détaille le programme de la liste.

Sécurité, jeunesse, accès à l'eau… C’est la liste des priorités mises en avant par Tuterai Virau, co-listier de Dauphin Domingo, ancien maire et candidat sans étiquette à Hitia'a o te Rā. Invité café de ce vendredi, il détaille le programme de la liste.

This study examines recent developments in EU farm incomes, focusing on the heightened price volatility observed since 2020. Sharp increases in energy, fertiliser, and feed costs, driven by multiple factors, have led to significant income variations across Member States and farm types. The report reviews challenges in measuring farm income and proposes improvements to enhance the timeliness, coverage, and policy relevance of income data. It also summarises existing farm income support mechanisms and outlines policy options to improve targeting efficiency, strengthen sector resilience to shocks, and support the long term economic sustainability and competitiveness of EU farm incomes. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This digest provides a collection of documents prepared by academia, think tanks, other EU institutions and bodies, as well as stakeholders that could be useful for Members of the European Parliament's Committee on Budgets to stay informed about the debate concerning the next Multiannual Financial Framework, starting in 2028. The document is produced monthly by the Budgetary Support Unit in the Directorate-General for Budgetary Affairs (DG BUDG) and the Members' Research Service in the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS). Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is one of the EU’s seven institutions. It consists of two courts of law: the Court of Justice proper and the General Court. It is the judicial authority of the EU. The courts ensure the correct interpretation and application of primary and secondary EU law in the EU. They review the legality of acts of the EU institutions and decide whether Member States have fulfilled their obligations under primary and secondary law. The Court of Justice also provides interpretations of EU law when so requested by national judges. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

European company law is partially codified in Directive (EU) 2017/1132, while Member States continue to maintain their own national company laws, which are amended from time to time to comply with EU directives and regulations. Ongoing efforts to develop a modern and efficient company law and corporate governance framework for European undertakings, investors and employees aim to enhance the business environment in the EU. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Individual citizens’ rights and European citizenship are enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (EUCFR), the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and Article 9 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). They are essential factors in the formation of a European identity. In the event of a serious breach of basic values of the Union, a Member State can be sanctioned. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

In areas in which the European Union does not have exclusive competence, the principle of subsidiarity, laid down in the Treaty on European Union, defines the circumstances in which it is preferable for action to be taken by the Union, rather than the Member States. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The Treaties attach great importance to the creation of an area of freedom, security and justice. In 2009, several important new features were introduced: a more efficient and democratic decision-making procedure that comes in response to the abolition of the old pillar structure; increased powers for the Court of Justice of the EU; and a new role for national parliaments. Basic rights are strengthened by the legally binding Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

À l’occasion de la journée nationale de prévention du suicide, plusieurs centaines de lycéens de Tahiti ont été sensibilisés aux enjeux de santé mentale. Le Mahana Day, nouveau concept dédié à cette cause, a permis aux jeunes de débattre avec un psychiatre, de partager leur point de vue et d’assister à des conférences. Le court-métrage poignant « Dis Le » a particulièrement touché le public.

Pascale Haïti Flosse était de nouveau devant la cour d’appel pour l’affaire de la tentative d’inscription indue sur une liste électorale à Papeete. Après l’annulation du premier jugement par la Cour de cassation, l’audience de ce jeudi se concentrait uniquement sur le volet des peines. L’avocat général a requis dix ans d’inéligibilité et neuf mois de prison avec sursis.

Le champion olympique se rapproche de son objectif d’intégrer l’élite mondiale du surf. Kauli Vaast a terminé deuxième de sa série des 16e de finale du prestigieux Lexus Pipe Challenger à Hawaii, avec une note de 12,83. Une place en demi-finales à Pipeline suffirait à officialiser sa montée dans l’élite mondiale du surf.

This briefing examines the role of biomethane and bioethanol in Europe’s energy transition, focusing on where these fuels are produced, their end-uses, and how policy frameworks shape their uptake. Biomethane, a renewable gas that can be injected into existing gas grids and is mainly used in heating and transport, and bioethanol, a renewable liquid fuel with a relevant role in road transport and industrial applications, rely on different feedstocks, technologies and infrastructures. Yet, both offer near-term decarbonisation options using existing energy systems. This briefing distinguishes between established and emerging production pathways, including advanced biofuels, and assesses their respective maturity and deployment challenges, with the aim of identifying policy and market conditions that enable stable, scalable and sustainable supply across the EU, its Member States, and the UK. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Transformation, Innovation and Health at the request of the Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE) Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On 16 July 2025, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a multiannual financial framework (MFF) regulation for 2028 to 2034, together with a proposal for an interinstitutional agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission (IIA), which would set the provisions governing cooperation on the budget. These texts define spending priorities and expenditure ceilings and set budgetary rules for 2028 to 2034. The Commission proposes a budget of €1.76 trillion (2025 prices) or 1.26 % of the EU's gross national income (GNI). This includes €149.3 billion (0.11 % EU GNI) for repayment of the Next Generation EU debt. It proposes a shift in spending priorities, from traditional policies such as the common agricultural policy or cohesion towards competitiveness, security and defence. It drastically changes the budgetary structure, motivated by an intention to increase flexibility in EU funding. Parliament's MFF co-rapporteurs' (Siegfried Mureșan (EPP, Romania) and Carla Tavares (S&D, Portugal)) draft interim report demands a €1.93 trillion budget (1.38 % of EU GNI), a 10 % increase compared to the Commission proposal. Excluding the €149.3 billion for the repayment of NGEU-related debt, which should be treated separately from EU programme funding, would leave €1.78 trillion (1.27 % of EU GNI) for financing EU policies. Parliament is set to analyse the proposed structure and governance to ensure full democratic scrutiny and transparency of EU spending and Parliament's full involvement in budgetary decisions. It intends to adopt an interim report in May 2026, which will serve as its negotiating position for the Article 312 TFEU consent procedure. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Executive Vice-President Fitto and Commissioner Dombrovskis are invited to the 22nd Recovery and Resilience Dialogue (RRD), scheduled for 9 February 2026. The RRD is the mechanism by which the European Parliament exercises democratic oversight over the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) according to the RRF Regulation. The previous RRD took place on 24 November 2025. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Avec près de 500 espèces d'algues en Polynésie, le potentiel est énorme et cela, dans plusieurs secteurs. Plusieurs projets de recherches sont en cours. Objectifs : répertorier les algues comestibles pour proposer non seulement des recettes, mais aussi des solutions de dépollution durables.

Véritable légende du reggae africain, Alpha Blondy et The Solar System débarquent à Tahiti pour le «Fenua Reggae». Rendez-vous samedi 7 février 2026, au parc Vairai dès 16h, pour une soirée inoubliable. Laissez-vous emporter par l’énergie, la vibration et la magie du reggae en live.

Après neuf jours au fenua, Hinaupoko Devèze, Miss France 2026, a quitté Tahiti mardi soir. Bain de foule, défilés et rencontres ont marqué son passage, laissant des souvenirs inoubliables pour les habitants. À l’aéroport de Faa’a, une centaine de proches, amis et fans étaient présents pour lui adresser un dernier au revoir.

Le réseau cargo de Motu Link Airline se précise. Depuis Tahiti, plusieurs liaisons régulières inter-îles seront prochainement mises en place afin de faciliter le transport de marchandises et de renforcer le soutien logistique au fenua.

À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale de la lutte contre le cancer, ce 4 février, l’Institut du Cancer de Polynésie française annonce un renforcement du dépistage des cancers du sein et du col de l’utérus. L’objectif : améliorer l’accès aux examens et détecter plus tôt les cancers.

Une nouvelle saisie majeure de stupéfiants a été réalisée en zone maritime de Polynésie française. Lundi 2 février 2026, la Marine nationale a intercepté un navire suspect en haute mer, permettant la saisie de 4,24 tonnes de cocaïne.