The Commission is proposing to revise the market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors covered by the EU emissions trading system. The targeted amendments aim to reinforce the capacity of the reserve to intervene if the price of carbon escalates in these sectors. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The communication on the European Democracy Shield (EDS) aims to boost the protection of democracy against attacks, including from foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) and disinformation. Proposed actions reflect the EU's whole-of-society approach, with a new Centre for Democratic Resilience complementing a broad set of proposed actions across three key pillars. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The importance of information and communication technologies (ICTs), as well as data services, continues to grow in importance for both consumers and businesses. With the surge in on-demand content and 4G/5G growth, the EU has introduced a telecommunications regulatory framework. This encompasses all types of telecommunications, including broadcasting. Research indicates that telecommunications services, network equipment, content and applications contribute up to EUR 1 trillion to the EU’s GDP annually, representing about 4.7% of the EU’s GDP. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The free movement of goods was bolstered by eliminating customs duties as well as other non-tariff barriers. Principles like mutual recognition and standardisation further advanced the internal market. The 2008 New Legislative Framework enhanced the movement of goods, EU market surveillance and the CE (European Conformity) mark. Yet, challenges on internal market harmonisation persist and other factors can still hinder the full free movement of goods. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The housing crisis is a growing problem in Europe. In fact, 10% of EU households are spending over 40% of their income on housing. While housing policy is primarily a national competence, the EU’s role in internal market, social, cohesion and environmental policy underpins EU action in this sector. The European Pillar of Social Rights and the renovation wave strategy have demonstrated EU action to specifically tackle homelessness and ensure affordable and decent housing and living conditions. Further EU action focuses on State aid, financing for housing, short-term rentals, and the construction sector. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The aim of the EU’s asylum policy is to grant appropriate status to any non-EU national requiring international protection in one of the Member States, while ensuring compliance with the principle of non-refoulement[1]. To this end, the EU is striving to develop a Common European Asylum System. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The founding principles of the European Union are liberty, democracy and respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. The EU aims to build human rights concerns into all its policies and programmes. This fact sheet explains:— The legal framework that governs the EU’s human rights policy;— The tools and funds that the EU uses to support democracy and human rights in its relations with countries and organisations outside the EU. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Un incendie se serait déclaré ce lundi 12 janvier dans la commune de Papara. Une vidéo diffusée sur les réseaux sociaux montre une maison en proie aux flammes.

10 personnes sont décédées de la grippe depuis le début de l'épidémie. D'après les autorités sanitaires, la transmission reste stable, mais lors de la première semaine de l'année, 25 personnes ont dû être hospitalisées.

Depuis la Covid-19, les vols directs entre Tahiti et Rapa Nui ne sont plus opérés. Pour désenclaver la petite île chilienne, permettre aux familles de se retrouver facilement et faire venir des visiteurs à l'occasion du Tapati, un vol charter est organisé début février.

Une partie des chauffeurs de bus de Moorea n'a pas assuré le transport scolaire, en ce lundi de rentrée. Ils protestent contre les retards de salaire, leur non-affiliation à la CPS, le délabrement des véhicules et l'absence de fiche de paie. Une situation qui dure depuis 18 mois maintenant.

47 000 élèves ont repris l'école, ce lundi matin, après un mois de vacances. De la maternelle au lycée, les établissements ont ouvert leurs portes dès 6h15 pour certains et jusqu'à 7h30 pour d'autres. Avec quelques nouveautés pour certains établissements, comme le sevrage du téléphone à l'internat du lycée Paul Gauguin.

The European Cybersecurity Act adopted in 2019 established a permanent mandate for the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and introduced a European cybersecurity certification framework to strengthen trust and resilience across the Union. Its implementation faced a fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape since the Act’s adoption, marked by a 150% increase in cyberattacks in 2024 and an expanding regulatory landscape, including the network and information systems Directive, the Cyber Resilience Act, and the Cyber Solidarity Act. These parallel developments have expanded ENISA’s responsibilities putting strains on its resources and coordination capacity. Over recent years, ENISA has become an established actor within the EU’s cybersecurity landscape. It has supported Member States in policy development, contributed to building technical and operational capabilities, and promoted exchanges of good practice and awareness-raising initiatives. Its role in facilitating cooperation and providing expertise has been widely acknowledged. At the same time, the broadening of ENISA’s mandate has created challenges in defining priorities, allocating resources and coordinating with other EU and national bodies. Stakeholders have underlined the need for clearer task definition, more systematic planning and stronger coordination mechanisms to avoid overlaps. The European Cybersecurity Certification Framework has advanced more slowly than initially foreseen. According to stakeholders, progress in developing certification schemes has been limited, with several delays and concerns regarding process transparency and predictability. The absence of a regularly updated Union Rolling Work Programme has made long-term planning more difficult for both public authorities and industry. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

In July 2023, the European Commission tabled a package of proposals aimed at greening freight transport. One of these proposals focuses on improving the use of rail infrastructure capacity. The proposed text suggests changes to the rules governing the planning and allocation of railway infrastructure capacity, which are currently outlined in Directive 2012/34/EU and Regulation (EU) No 913/2010. The goal of the changes is to enhance the management of rail infrastructure capacity and traffic so as to improve service quality, optimise railway network usage, increase traffic capacity and enhance the transport sector's contribution to decarbonisation. In the European Parliament, the file was referred to the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN), which appointed Tilly Metz (Greens/EFA, Luxembourg) as rapporteur. The TRAN committee adopted its report on 4 March 2024. Parliament adopted its first-reading position during its March 2024 plenary session. The Council adopted its general approach on 18 June 2024, and following the European elections, the TRAN committee voted on 7 October 2024 to start interinstitutional negotiations. A provisional agreement was reached on 18 November 2025. Fifth edition. The previous editions of this briefing were drafted by Jaan Soone. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Après l’effroyable incendie qui a fait 40 morts et 116 blessés dans un bar en Suisse, la nuit du Nouvel An, les victimes sont inhumées. Parmi elles, la jeune Cyane Panine, qui avait vécu à Hiva Oa. Le patron de l’établissement a, lui, été auditionné par les enquêteurs.

Le casting de Miss Tahiti 2026 est lancé. Jeunes femmes passionnées, ambitieuses et fières de leurs racines, c’est le moment de tenter votre chance pour représenter le fenua sur la scène locale et nationale.

L'application Tickee a remporté le prix de la meilleure start-up dans la catégorie Digital lors du dixième concours Innovation Outre-mer le 28 novembre dernier. Cette application permet la digitalisation des formulaires papier. Une soixantaine d'entreprises locale ont déjà opté pour cet outil.

Près d’une trentaine de bénévoles étaient à pied d'œuvre samedi 10 janvier au cimetière de Papara. L'association Mama Natura bat des records pour son premier grand ramassage de l'année, avec plus d’une tonne de déchets collectés en quelques heures.

À Moorea, un projet de supermarché de Maharepa divise depuis 2021. Mais le groupe Wane n'a pas abandonné pour autant. Après une décision de justice pointant des lacunes environnementales, une nouvelle consultation publique est ouverte. La population peut présenter ses doléances jusqu'au 26 janvier.

Des pilotes alertent sur des dysfonctionnements répétés du radar météo Honeywell équipant l’Airbus A350. Ces anomalies pourraient fausser la lecture des phénomènes dangereux en vol.

Le 27e salon international de la plongée a ouvert ses portes jeudi à Paris, à la Porte de Versailles. Un rendez-vous incontournable en ce début d’année pour les plongeurs du monde entier. Pari les 400 exposants, Tahiti et ses îles continuent d’attirer les regards.

Dans 72 heures, les élèves retrouveront le chemin de l’école. Une rentrée qui se prépare activement, notamment à l’internat du lycée hôtelier de Tahiti et à l'école primaire Saint-Paul, Sainte-Thérèse.

Une dizaine de députés macronistes en déplacement en Nouvelle-Calédonie ont défendu vendredi une application rapide de l'accord de Bougival et du dégel du corps électoral, à l'issue d'une mission de cinq jours sur le territoire, dans un contexte post-émeutes toujours fragile.

Après une saison 2025 réussie, le champion de France de javelot Félisé Vahai Sosaia entame une nouvelle année sous le signe de l’exigence. Entre entraînements rigoureux et stage international en Afrique du Sud, l’athlète de 26 ans peaufine sa technique pour rejoindre les meilleurs lanceurs mondiaux.

Le Japon donne dimanche le coup d'envoi de ce qu'il présente comme la première tentative au monde d'exploiter des terres rares en haute mer à 6 000 mètres de profondeur, dans l'espoir de réduire sa dépendance à l'égard de la Chine pour ses approvisionnements en ces matériaux cruciaux.

Fondée en 2005 par les précurseurs du jiu-jitsu brésilien en Polynésie française, la Tahitian Top Team est aujourd’hui la toute première école de la discipline sur le territoire. Le club compte une soixantaine de licenciés et poursuit activement sa mission de transmission auprès des plus jeunes. 

In the context of the wars in Ukraine and other parts of the world, the increasingly global effects – material and political – of war make it more important than ever to measure the level of threats to peace, security and democracy around the world. The Normandy Index has presented an annual measurement of these threats since the 2019 Normandy Peace Forum. The results of the 2025 exercise suggest the level of threats to peace is at its highest since the index was launched, confirming declining trends in global security resulting from conflict, geopolitical rivalry, growing militarisation and hybrid threats. The findings of the 2025 exercise draw on data compiled in 2024 and 2025 to compare peace – defined on the basis of a given country's performance against a range of predetermined threats – across countries and regions. Derived from the Index, 63 individual country case studies provide a picture of the state of peace in the world today. Designed and prepared by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), in conjunction with, and on the basis of data provided by, the Institute for Economics and Peace, the Normandy Index is produced in partnership with the Region of Normandy. The paper forms part of the EPRS contribution to the 2026 Normandy World Peace Forum. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Ce jeudi soir sur notre plateau, Patrick Galenon, président du conseil d'administration de la CPS, a apporté son soutien à la proposition de loi de la députée Mereana Reid Arbelot sur l'indemnisation des victimes du nucléaire. Avec cette loi, plus besoin de prouver un certain seuil de contamination et toute personne présente en Polynésie entre 1966 et 1974 (pendant les essais atmosphériques) sera automatiquement considérée comme exposée.

Du 5 au 8 janvier, les écoles publiques de Faa’a ont accueilli des élèves pour des « stages de réussite ». Grâce à des enseignants volontaires, ces ateliers ont permis de renforcer les matières fondamentales, notamment le français et les mathématiques, avant la reprise officielle des cours la semaine prochaine.

'We delivered' is how European Council President António Costa summed up the last EU leaders' meeting of 2025, which 'addressed crucial issues for the future of Europe'. After an EU agreement on the long-term immobilisation of Russian assets was secured just days before the meeting, EU leaders found a 'pragmatic and realistic solution' to cover Ukraine's financial needs of €90 billion for 2026-2027. If EU borrowing was the less expected outcome, it was one 'everyone can stand behind'. Even if the discussion on Ukraine was lengthy, EU leaders also managed to agree on the structure of, and a timeline for, the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework (MFF). Likewise, this meeting paved the way towards 'a successful completion of the Mercosur agreement in early 2026', with the postponement of its signature designed to address remaining reservations in certain Member States, notably Italy and France. EU leaders also discussed enlargement and parallel EU reforms, as well as migration and geoeconomics. Additional topics addressed by the European Council were the Middle East, the Pact for the Mediterranean, the fight against antisemitism, racism and xenophobia, democratic resilience and the macro-regional strategy for the Atlantic. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Iceland, a small island in the North Atlantic Ocean, is home to 393 000 inhabitants. Driven by tourism, fishing, and aluminium smelting, its economy is robust. The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is the 5th highest globally. After applying for European Union (EU) membership in 2009, Iceland suspended its well-advanced accession process in 2015. However, the country's relations with the EU have remained positive. It maintains close economic, political and sectoral ties, largely shaped by the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement. This agreement, in force since 1994, brings all EU Member States, alongside Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein, into the single market. It also enables free movement of people, services, goods and capital in the EEA. It covers competition and State aid regulations, horizontal policies such as consumer protection, energy, environment and social policy, as well as flanking policies including research, education, public health and entrepreneurship. The EU and Iceland are aligned on key foreign policy issues and hold regular dialogues. Cooperating under North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) auspices and beyond, they are equally close partners on security and defence. Moreover, Iceland participates in key aspects of EU cooperation concerning justice and home affairs, primarily through the Schengen Agreement. Currently, the debate on joining the EU has revived in Iceland. Following the latest Icelandic parliamentary elections in November 2024, the new coalition government agreed to hold a national referendum on whether to open EU accession talks by 2027. The European Parliament is closely involved in nurturing EU-Iceland relations. It sends a delegation to the EEA Joint Parliamentary Committee and holds an annual bilateral interparliamentary meeting with Iceland. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On 1 June 2023, the European Commission presented the maritime safety package, focused on introducing modernised maritime safety and security rules on port state and flag state control, maritime accident investigation and ship source pollution. The package also includes a proposal to revise the Regulation on EMSA. The revised regulation would give EMSA new and more numerous tasks. The regulation mandates the agency to provide EU Member States and the Commission with technical, operational and scientific assistance, to ensure maritime safety, security and the maritime sector's green and digital transition. The agency would also receive adequate human and financial resources to fulfil its role. The European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) adopted its report on 7 December 2023. Parliament adopted its first-reading position on 12 March 2024. Following agreement in trilogue negotiations, the Council adopted its position at first reading on 15 October 2025. Following the TRAN committee's recommendation for second reading, Parliament approved the proposal at second reading on 13 November 2025. Published in the Official Journal on 29 December 2025, the new regulation enters into force on 18 January 2026. Fourth edition of a briefing originally drafted by Karin Smit-Jacobs and subsequently updated by Monika Kiss. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Directive 2005/44/EC on harmonised river information services (RIS) on inland waterways ('RIS Directive') establishes rules on RIS to ensure the safety, efficiency and environmental protection of inland waterways in the EU. On 26 January 2024, the European Commission put forward a proposal to amend the RIS Directive with a view to addressing certain shortcomings. The amending directive should provide better-quality information, reduce efforts to collect basic information, reduce the need to re-register cargo information and report cargo information to ports, save costs through electronic processing of cargo information instead of on paper, save time spent planning voyages, save time on reporting requirements and improve navigation efficiency. In the European Parliament, the file has been assigned to the Committee on Transport and Tourism. The Council introduced several changes to the proposal, mainly with a view to making the existing rules clearer and more coherent from a technical perspective. On 26 June 2025, the Council and Parliament reached a political agreement. The proposal was adopted by Parliament at first reading on 7 October and then by the Council on 27 October. The directive entered into force on 1 January 2026, and has tSecond edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.o be transposed into Member States' law by 2 January 2029. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Europe's culture and cultural heritage are fundamental to EU values and identity, providing space for discussion, engagement and debate. Culture also fosters a European sense of belonging and social cohesion, strengthens communities, and drives innovation and economic competitiveness. The New European Agenda for Culture, which has provided a framework for EU cultural policy since 2018, is replaced by the new Culture Compass for Europe, published by the Commission on 12 November 2025. Considered to be the most ambitious EU strategic framework for culture to date, it is overarching and coherent, placing culture, as promised, at the very heart of the European project and identity. It also emphases the importance of culture for individuals, communities and the EU. The new Culture Compass for Europe is built on four pillars: European values and cultural rights; conditions for artists and cultural professionals and how culture supports people; cultural sectors; and international cultural relations. It describes what is already in place and proposes 20 flagship actions. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Effective consumer protection policy ensures that the single market functions properly. It safeguards consumers’ rights against traders and provides extra protection for vulnerable consumers. Consumer protection rules can boost market outcomes overall. They promote fairer markets and, with better consumer information, foster greener, more social outcomes. Empowering consumers and safeguarding their interests are key EU policy goals. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP