Value added tax (VAT) is a cornerstone of national public finances and an important source of revenue for the EU budget. Missing trader intra-Community (MTIC) fraud – often perpetrated by organised criminal networks – is among the most damaging forms of VAT fraud, causing annual revenue losses running into the billions, and underscoring the need for effective anti-fraud tools. One such tool is the reverse charge mechanism, under which the liability to account for VAT is shifted from the supplier to the customer. The EU VAT Directive's optional reverse charge mechanisms – Articles 199a and 199b, introduced in 2010 and 2013 respectively – are currently authorised until 31 December 2026. Given their exceptional and time-limited nature, it would appear timely to assess how these mechanisms operate in practice, and how effective they have been in addressing MTIC fraud, with a view to their possible extension. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

C’est un petit coin de Tahiti jalousement gardé. La Pointe Nu'uroa à Punaauia, plus connue sous le nom de Pointe des Pêcheurs, vit entre surf et baignade. Prisé des habitants du quartier le lieu est aussi, comme son nom l’indique, apprécié des pêcheurs.

Miss France a descendu l’avenue Pouvana'a a Oopa sur un char fleuri, accompagnée d’une troupe marquisienne. L’évènement, placé sous le signe de la jeunesse engagée, n’a pas rassemblé une grande foule. Mais le public présent n’a pas caché son émotion, ni sa fierté.

À Tipaerui, Black Box Tahiti a donné rendez-vous aux athlètes de crossfit pour la toute première édition de la Tahiti Championship. 83 binômes se sont affrontés sur un format exigeant, mêlant hyrox et crossfit. Au programme : 18 stations d’exercices différents à enchaîner en moins d’une heure trente.

Depuis la mi-janvier, une nouvelle structure hybride qui allie formation et production musicale a ouvert à Taunoa. Le lieu rassemble enregistrements en studio, apprentissage d’un instrument et prestations techniques. Découverte dans cet article, à l’occasion de l’enregistrement d’une chanson sur le TDAH.

Vivez le défilé de la jeunesse engagée avec Miss France 2026 en direct sur Polynésie la 1ère, dimanche 1er février à partir de 14h10.

Lors de la 3ᵉ journée des play-off du championnat de Ligue 1 Techni-Bois ce vendredi 30 janvier au soir, l’AS Tefana jouait à domicile et elle a battu sèchement la sélection U19 des Aito Taure'a. Score final 7 buts à 1.

Suite à la mobilisation des trois services de brancardiers dans les médias, ce vendredi matin, la direction de l'hôpital du Taaone met en avant «des renforts continus, un dialogue continu, un appel à l'apaisement et au dialogue constructif».

Les candidatures émergent à Punaauia. Après celle du maire sortant, Simplicio Lissant, Vetea Araipu a présenté sa liste, «ho'e ma'a anani, 'opere pau roa ia tatou».

C'est une première en Polynésie. Après l'incendie de Crans-Montana qui a fait plus de 40 morts en Suisse, l'adjoint au Maire de Papeete chargé de la sécurité a demandé un audit de toutes les infrastructures communales de la capitale.

À Moorea, la commune poursuit son travail d’adressage. Il s'agit de donner officiellement un nom aux quartiers et aux servitudes,ce qui facilite notamment les interventions des secours.

Le corps sans vie d’un homme de 37 ans a été retrouvé, samedi 24 janvier, dans le quartier Lemaire. Il a été rapatrié à Tahiti pour une autopsie, afin de déterminer les causes exactes du décès. Les circonstances de la mort de la victime, originaire de Bora Bora, sont jugées suspectes.

Cancer is currently the second leading cause of mortality in the EU, after cardiovascular diseases. In 2024, around 2.7 million people were diagnosed with cancer in the EU and around 1.27 million died. EU action focuses on prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment; and quality of life for cancer patients, survivors and carers. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the EU’s economy, accounting for 99% of its businesses. EU programmes to support SMEs have focused on improving their competitiveness, access to finance and their ability to innovate. Recent initiatives have sought to help SMEs navigate challenges such as the digital transition, carbon neutrality, and economic recovery in the face of geopolitical developments. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Audiovisual policy in the EU is governed by Articles 167 and 173 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). The key piece of legislation in this field is the Audiovisual Media Services Directive. The main EU instrument to help the industry is the MEDIA strand of the Creative Europe programme. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union demands respect for ‘the freedom and pluralism of the media’. The European Media Freedom Act establishes a common framework for media services in the internal market. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Water is essential for human, animal and plant life and for the economy. Its protection and management transcend national boundaries. The EU’s water policy plays a key role in preserving the environment, supported by legislation that safeguards water sources and both freshwater and marine ecosystems. These laws also ensure the cleanliness of drinking and bathing water. The EU Water Framework Directive establishes a legal framework to protect and restore clean water and to ensure its long-term sustainable use. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

« Cette unanimité me touche » réagit Mereana Reid Arbelot, qui a porté à l’Assemblée cette proposition de loi adoptée à l’unanimité des groupes politiques. De son côté, le président du Pays, Moetai Brotherson, se réjouit d’avoir « affaire à une nouvelle génération de parlementaires, qui ont une approche différente par rapport à la réconciliation des histoires ». Le député autonomiste Moerani Frébault espère, lui, « qu’on puisse enfin rembourser la CPS ».

The Strategic Compass, adopted by the 27 EU Member States in March 2022 – only weeks after the onset of Russia's unjustified and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine – emphasised the need for robust partnerships in order for the EU to be able to achieve its objectives in the area of security and defence. Alongside 'acting' (operations), 'securing' (resilience) and 'investing', 'partnering' is one of the four main pillars of the Compass. The document itself outlines specific targets and deadlines against which to measure progress in this area. While the EU has partnered with other security and defence actors (essentially states and international organisations) in the past, a new model of tailored security and defence partnership was launched shortly after the adoption of the Compass, as a reinforced framework for enhanced partnership. To date, the EU has signed eight such partnerships – with (by date of signature) Moldova, Norway, Japan, South Korea, North Macedonia, Albania, the United Kingdom and Canada, and more are envisaged. While the partnerships vary in content, depending on the assessed mutual interests of the EU and each individual partner, around 10 areas of cooperation are common to all eight. The European Parliament has highlighted the significance of the Strategic Compass's partnership dimension and, in particular, the value of security and defence dialogues with partners from the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership, as well as with key partners in strategic maritime areas such as the Southern Neighbourhood and the Indo-Pacific. Parliament has underlined that cooperation with countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, Ukraine, Georgia, Western Balkan countries, Japan, Australia and certain African countries serves as a key element of the common security and defence policy. In 2023, it called for deeper military and defence cooperation with Japan and South Korea, and for closer cooperation with partners in Latin America and the Caribbean. This briefing updates an earlier one from January 2025. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

L'Assemblée nationale vient d'adopter une loi pour une meilleure indemnisation des victimes des essais nucléaires en Polynésie. Dans le même temps, l'organisation Norwegian People's Aid publie un vaste rapport de 300 pages sur les essais nucléaires à l'échelle internationale. Une première de cette ampleur. Pour sa coordinatrice éditoriale, la norvégienne Grethe Ostern, la Polynésie reste l'un des territoires les plus fragiles sur le sujet.

Nuclear energy is a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels and accounts for around 25% of the electricity produced in the EU. However, in the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the 2011 catastrophe in Fukushima, nuclear energy has become highly controversial. While Member States can decide whether to include nuclear power in their energy mix, EU legislation aims at improving the safety standards of nuclear power stations and ensuring that nuclear waste is safely handled and disposed of. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Equality between women and men is one of the objectives of the European Union. Over time, legislation, case-law and changes to the Treaties have helped consolidate this principle and its implementation in the EU. The European Parliament has always been a fervent defender of the principle of equality between men and women. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Medicines and medical devices have a direct impact on people’s health and are subject to the rules of the single market. A robust legal framework is in place to protect public health and guarantee the safety of these products. An adequate and affordable supply of medicines, the fight against antimicrobial resistance, the ethical conduct of clinical trials, the use of artificial intelligence in medical devices and incentives for research and development are just some of the key issues the EU deals with in this field. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Public authorities across the EU use public procurement to award contracts for works, services and supplies that account for approximately 14% of the EU’s GDP (more than EUR 3 trillion annually), making public procurement a major driver of economic growth, job creation and innovation within the EU single market. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

In accordance with the subsidiarity principle, education policies are decided at the level of the individual Member States. The role of the EU is therefore mainly a supporting and coordinating one. The main objectives of Union action in the field of education include encouraging mobility of students and staff, fostering mutual recognition of diplomas and periods of study, and promoting cooperation between higher education institutions[1]. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

 La décision est désormais actée. La justice a tranché en défaveur des aides financières accordées par le Pays à la compagnie Air Moana et à sa société d’exploitation Natireva. Une décision saluée par les compagnies concurrentes, qui dénonçaient une concurrence déloyale, mais qui suscite de vives inquiétudes chez les usagers attachés au maintien de tarifs abordables. 

Direction les championnats scolaires de volleyball ISF pour les lycéens et lycéennes du lycée Diadème. Leur victoire lors des championnats scolaires 2025 leur a ouvert les portes du championnat du monde de volleyball, en Chine. Depuis la rentrée, les entraînements s’enchaînent avec un objectif clair : être prêts le jour J.

Avec un bilan record en 2025, le tourisme confirme son statut de moteur unique de la croissance polynésienne, représentant désormais 10 % du PIB. Mais entre l'envolée des prix, une vague de rénovations hôtelières sans précédent et le recul du marché américain, le Fenua joue sa résilience sur un pivot stratégique vers l'Australie.

Alors que la saison de qualification pour le Championship Tour (CT) 2025-2026 touche à sa fin, le prestigieux Lexus Pipe Challenger à Hawaii est le tournant final pour les surfeurs français qui évoluent au sein des Challenger Series. Au cœur des enjeux, Kauli Vaast, champion olympique, est plus proche que jamais d’intégrer l’élite mondiale du surf.  

Mieux connaître et préserver la biodiversité marine en Polynésie française, c'est l'objectif affiché par l’Observatoire PELAGIS (La Rochelle Université/CNRS), qui lance aujourd'hui une vaste campagne scientifique d’observation aérienne de la mégafaune marine. C'est le projet REMMOA II, quinze ans après la première campagne d'observation.

Le député du Finistère Pierre-Yves Cadalen présente ce mercredi les conclusions de son rapport sur la mise en place d'un tel institut, avec pour objectif de renforcer la recherche et la formation dans le domaine océanique.

Une proposition de loi portée par la députée polynésienne Mereana Reid Arbelot devrait être adoptée par l'Assemblée nationale dans les prochains jours. Elle vise à mieux indemniser les victimes des essais nucléaires français en Polynésie : un «soulagement» attendu depuis 30 ans.

This European implementation assessment supports the European Parliament's implementation report on the EU Youth Strategy (EUYS) 2019-2027 prepared by the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education (CULT). Part I of this study examines recent European Commission developments on the EUYS, Parliament's oversight of the EUYS, and the results of consultations. Part II of the study examines EUYS implementation at the EU level and in six selected Member States, drawing on the most recent evidence from a literature review, stakeholder interviews, and a survey. It analyses the 11 European Youth Goals and their implementation and relevance, before assessing the extent to which the EUYS has promoted youth mainstreaming across policy areas. It further explores youth participation, focusing on social inclusion, equality and young people with fewer opportunities (case study 1), and examines the EUYS's role in improving access to quality education and training (case study 2). It concludes with recommendations to enhance the EUYS, thereby informing its update and future implementation beyond 2027. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This European implementation assessment supports the European Parliament's implementation report on the EU Youth Strategy (EUYS) 2019-2027 prepared by the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education (CULT). Part I of this study examines recent European Commission developments on the EUYS, Parliament's oversight of the EUYS, and the results of consultations. Part II of the study examines EUYS implementation at the EU level and in six selected Member States, drawing on the most recent evidence from a literature review, stakeholder interviews, and a survey. It analyses the 11 European Youth Goals and their implementation and relevance, before assessing the extent to which the EUYS has promoted youth mainstreaming across policy areas. It further explores youth participation, focusing on social inclusion, equality and young people with fewer opportunities (case study 1), and examines the EUYS's role in improving access to quality education and training (case study 2). It concludes with recommendations to enhance the EUYS, thereby informing its update and future implementation beyond 2027. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The 'datafication' of everyday life and various data scandals have made the protection of personal data an increasingly important social, legal and political topic for the European Union (EU). Privacy and data protection are recognised as fundamental rights in EU law and were strengthened when the Lisbon Treaty came into force in 2009, giving the EU a stronger legal basis for updating its data protection and privacy system. In 2012, the European Commission began reforming the outdated framework. This led to the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Law Enforcement Directive, along with updates to EU institutional data protection rules, in 2016 and 2018. The European Parliament played a key role in these reforms, both as co-legislator and author of own initiative reports and resolutions, seeking to guarantee a high level of data protection for EU citizens. The Court of Justice of the EU further developed the EU data protection framework through case law. Nevertheless, new concerns have emerged under the updated data protection framework. These relate to shortcomings in GDPR enforcement, tensions between compliance and competitiveness, difficulties in reconciling security-related data access with privacy protection, and the risk of overburdening small and medium-sized enterprises with compliance requirements. In response, EU lawmakers adopted GDPR procedural rules for cross-border cases, and introduced a temporary derogation from the e-Privacy Directive to combat online child sexual abuse. Meanwhile, the Commission has proposed a permanent framework intended to replace the temporary rules, and a digital omnibus regulation easing certain data protection requirements in support of competitiveness and artificial intelligence development. It also appears to be preparing a legislative initiative on data retention. This is a further updated edition of a briefing originally written in 2020 by Sofija Voronova and previously updated most recently in 2025. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

L'Assemblée nationale a de nouveau repoussé deux motions de censure, ce mardi 27 janvier, déposées par la gauche – PS excepté – et par le Rassemblement national après le recours à l'article 49.3 du Premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu pour faire adopter la partie «dépenses» et l'ensemble du budget de l'Etat pour 2026. Les trois députés polynésiens ont voté contre les deux motions. Mereana Reid Arbelot est l'une des rares de son groupe à avoir rejeté la motion de la gauche.