This fact sheet illustrates theEuropean Social Fund Plus(ESF+) and its history. It explains how the European Social Fund, initiallyset up to improve employment opportunities, has been revised,reflecting developments in national economic and employment situationsand the evolution of the EU’s political priorities, such as the green and digital transitions. Today, the ESF+ is the main EU instrument for supporting employment and social inclusion in the EU. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This fact sheet describes the measures taken by the EU to harmonise as much as possible the legislation governing road transport in the EU.It is impossible to create a single European market for road transport without harmonising the relevant legal provisions in force in EU countries. The measures adopted by the EU are of a fiscal, technical, administrative and social nature. This fact sheet covers the legal framework, its objectives and achievements, and Parliament’s role in shaping the rules. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This fact sheet explains what the common security and defence policy (CSDP) is and how it works, and outlines how it is governed. It gives an overview of the main policies that fall under the CSDP and their aims, as well as how these have developed in recent years, notably in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The key objectives of CSDP missions and operations are also addressed, as is the European Parliament’s role in scrutinising and contributing to the policy. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This fact sheet explains the EU’s common classification of territorial units for statistics, known as ‘NUTS’. It describes the three-level hierarchical system, how territorial units are defined and how their sizeis determined, and explains the process for amending the classification.It also sets out Parliament’s role in scrutinising and shaping the NUTS framework, which underpins EU regional statistics and cohesion policy (the EU’s main regional investment policy). Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Une dame et son petit-fils ont été renversés par un deux-roues ce vendredi 22 mai à Arue. Ils ont été conduits à l'hôpital de Taaone. L'accident s'est produit en début d'après-midi.

Over a thousand women are killed in the EU each year in circumstances that often point to a gender-related motive, and the perpetrators are most commonly intimate partners or family members. Data collected by a number of EU Member States on female homicides show no consistent downward trend, despite a range of measures aimed at combating gender-based violence. Widely publicised cases of femicide have highlighted systemic failures in prevention and victim protection, and have driven legislative reforms in several Member States. These include the introduction of femicide as an aggravating circumstance alongside measures on prevention, victim support and data collection.Experts recommend avoiding an exclusive focus on harsher criminal penalties and instead implementing a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of femicide, strengthening prevention efforts, improving victim protection, enhancing data collection and raising public awareness.At the EU level, existing legislative and non-legislative measures address gender-based violence more broadly but do not specifically recognise femicide as a distinct crime. The European Parliament has therefore urged for its formal recognition at EU level, arguing that this would improve legal clarity, data comparability and the effectiveness of prevention and protection measures. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The EU's Horizon Europe framework programme promotes European innovation. The current Horizon Europe programme uses 'Widening' measures to target Member States, support their capacity to innovate, close gaps between EU countries and move towards performance convergence. This study provides a framework and associated indicator options for establishing a systemic 'Widening 2.0' methodology which could prove instrumental in discussing post-Horizon Europe 'widening' support measures. It is based on assessment of research and innovation indicators of targeted 'widening' countries, looking at the economic and research impact that Horizon Europe may have had between 2018 and 2025 Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Ce jeudi s'est tenue la quatrième séance de la session administrative à l'Assemblée de Polynésie. Plusieurs sujets majeurs étaient à l'ordre du jour, dont la réforme du régime des non-salariés qui a finalement été abrogée. Pour l'instant, les personnes concernées doivent tout de même continuer à s'affilier.

Le Parlement a définitivement approuvé mercredi un élargissement dans l'urgence du corps électoral pour les élections provinciales en Nouvelle-Calédonie, par un dernier vote de l'Assemblée nationale, à moins de six semaines du scrutin crucial pour l'archipel.

La filière du monoï de Tahiti traverse une période plus difficile avec une baisse d’environ 25 % des ventes. Mais les professionnels veulent rassurer : il ne s’agit pas d’une crise durable, mais d’un ralentissement lié au contexte économique mondial.

The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), established in 2021 as a response to the COVID-19 crisis under the temporary Next Generation EU recovery instrument, is entering its critical final phase. With over €405 billion already disbursed to Member States – out of the €577 billion available in grants and loans – the priority now is to ensure that all the outstanding milestones and targets (implementing steps) linked to investment and reform measures featured in the Member States' national recovery and resilience plans are completed by 31 August 2026, and that the remaining payments are made by the end of 2026 at the latest. To support this final stretch, the European Commission issued its closing RFF guidelines on 4 May 2026. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Since the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty in 2009, the European Union has been under a clear legal obligation to accede to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). More than a decade later, that obligation remains unfulfilled. Consequently, while individuals may bring applications before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) against EU Member States, when an EU Member State violates their human rights, they cannot bring applications directly against the EU itself. The EU's accession to the ECHR raises complex constitutional and institutional questions, particularly concerning the autonomy of EU law, the essential characteristics of the EU legal order and the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). In 2013, a draft accession agreement was negotiated between the EU and the Council of Europe. However, in its landmark Opinion 2/13, the CJEU found that the draft agreement was incompatible with EU law. Accession negotiations resumed in 2020, culminating in a revised draft accession agreement in 2023. While the revised text appears to address all the objections raised by the CJEU in Opinion 2/13, questions remain, particularly in relation to the scope of the CJEU's jurisdiction in cases concerning the EU's common foreign and security policy. In September 2024, the CJEU delivered two rulings that may resolve the outstanding issues concerning the scope of its jurisdiction. Subsequently, in December 2025, the European Commission requested an advisory opinion from the CJEU on the compatibility of the 2023 draft agreement with EU law. That procedure is currently pending. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Pour la première fois dans les forces armées en Polynésie française, un malinois provenant d’un élevage polynésien va être certifié « OPS ».

Après deux jours de colloque consacrés au cancer en Polynésie, une délégation médicale venue de Martinique ainsi que le président de la ligue nationale contre le cancer poursuivent leur déplacement dans les hôpitaux du Taaone et de Taravao. Une visite de terrain pour mieux mesurer les difficultés rencontrées par les territoires insulaires face aux cancers et l’importance de la prévention avant même l’apparition de la maladie

A Punaauia, un camion transportant un conteneur s'est encastré dans le tunnel sous le giratoire de la mairie. Celle-ci annonce que la circulation est fortement perturbée à ce niveau, d'autant plus que c'est la sortie des cours.

This study was prepared by the Policy Department at the request of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI). It examines the bioeconomy's role in future EU agriculture, focusing on promoting farms' economic sustainability. The paper analyses policy frameworks, successful circular models, and trends in biomass valorisation to identify strategies for income diversification. Finally, it provides policy options to boost bioeconomy initiatives and strengthen value chains within the European farming sector. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This study was prepared by the Policy Department at the request of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI). It examines the bioeconomy's role in future EU agriculture, focusing on promoting farms' economic sustainability. The paper analyses policy frameworks, successful circular models, and trends in biomass valorisation to identify strategies for income diversification. Finally, it provides policy options to boost bioeconomy initiatives and strengthen value chains within the European farming sector. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The Commission published the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) legislative proposal on 4 March 2026. Its aim is to strengthen EU competitiveness and industrial resilience in the face of global pressures. The IAA would set a target to increase the share of all industrial manufacturing to 20 % of EU GDP by 2035 (up from 14.3 % in 2024). The key sectors covered by the proposed act include energy-intensive industries, net-zero technologies and the automotive industry. The proposal would also introduce measures to apply 'Made in EU' and low-carbon preferences in public procurement and public support schemes, set conditions on foreign direct investment (FDI), launch industrial acceleration areas to boost manufacturing, and simplify permitting processes for industrial manufacturing projects. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This briefing presents a comparative assessment of the European Parliament’s resolution with recommendations to the European Commission on the 28th regime, adopted on 20 January 2026; and the European Commission's proposal for a 28th regime corporate legal framework presented on 18 March 2026. While the two institutions are well aligned on the broad objectives of the initiative, there are notable divergences in the proposed measures. First, the scope of eligible companies following the Commission's proposal is broad without ensuring a clear and consistent definition across the EU. Although all limited liability companies – including publicly listed entities – would be eligible for registration as 28th regime companies, only a subset would qualify for a 'simplified procedure' in the event of insolvency, on the basis of criteria to be determined at Member State level. Second, the proposed 'dual-track' digital registration system would accommodate only a limited range of actions. Third, the Commission proposal does not provide for the establishment of a specialised dispute resolution mechanism. While seeking to address the fragmentation of corporate legal frameworks in the European Union, the Commission proposal could potentially introduce new sources of fragmentation with detrimental impacts for innovative companies – through a more uneven and less predictable business environment across the EU – and for investors, through reduced access to comprehensive, centralised information and lower legal certainty. The European added value of the Commission's proposal could be limited by these impacts, which could hinder cross-border investment and the scale-up of innovative companies in the EU. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Chiens divagants, maltraitance animale, comportements et sécurité, autant de problématiques abordées dans la rubrique Regards Croisés de ce lundi 19 mai. Pour en parler, Matairii Maire, directeur du syndicat intercommunal de la gestion de la fourrière animale (SIGFA) et Carole Couturier, présidente de l'Alliance pour le respect des animaux de Polynésie (ARPAP).

Trois personnes ont été tuées lundi dans une attaque contre une mosquée de San Diego, en Californie, menée par deux adolescents qui se sont suicidés avant l'arrivée de la police, selon les autorités américaines.

Since September 2025, the United States has been combating drug trafficking in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, including through the use of lethal military force against alleged drug trafficking boats coming from Latin America and the Caribbean. These operations, which have reportedly caused at least 185 fatalities, have drawn criticism from international players and legal experts, who argue that they violate international law and human rights. As the EU is hit by unprecedented quantities of drugs, it is stepping up its cooperation with Latin America to combat narcotrafficking through a variety of programmes and international cooperation agreements. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a harmless technology: it can be misused by users to create illegal content. One major concern is the creation and dissemination of online child sexual abuse deepfakes. Recent reports have shown a significant increase in AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), raising questions about how to stop it. A new provision in the EU AI Act will forbid the generation of CSAM from 2 December 2026. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Les deux hommes soupçonnés d'être impliqués dans la rixe à la sortie d'un établissement de nuit, le 5 mars dernier, devaient être jugés en comparution immédiate ce jeudi 18 mai. L'affaire a été renvoyée pour la troisième fois au 1er juin, pour permettre le visionnage de toutes les vidéos de surveillance et amateurs.

Toute une famille endeuillée depuis dimanche 17 mai, après la mort d'un jeune homme de 21 ans. Originaire de Moorea, Hitivai Teraiharoa a perdu la vie lors d'une session de chasse sous marine, dans le lagon de Taunoa à Pirae. Plusieurs dizaines de personnes ont participé aux recherches.

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine created renewed momentum for EU enlargement. As the European Parliament highlights, enlargement is a key driver for long-term stability, security and economic development. Economic output per person has increased over the past two decades across the Western Balkans, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. However, convergence with the EU remains low. Without stronger reform and investment, full convergence and integration could be delayed by several decades. Foreign direct investment as a share of gross national product is generally higher in the enlargement countries examined than in the EU, but not consistently directed to sectors that support long-term growth. Trade integration with the EU has deepened significantly, supported by existing agreements. The EU remains the main trade partner for the enlargement countries examined, and has benefited from these relations, including agricultural trade with Ukraine. Trade patterns across countries and sectors remain uneven, and exposure to other global actors, particularly China, has increased in some cases. Enlargement countries perform well in terms of digital infrastructure. However, significant gaps remain in regulatory frameworks and innovation capacity, which is critical to adopting artificial intelligence. Progress in aligning with the EU acquis and deeper integration into the EU market and programmes could support increased trade and investment, while contributing to faster economic convergence. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

La vidéo de jeunes en train de piller et saccager des voiliers à Raiatea a fait le tour des réseaux sociaux. Depuis ils ont été rattrapés et le matériel a été rendu. Mais elle a fait beaucoup réagir et mis en lumière des problèmes rencontrés dans le monde de la voile.

Pourquoi tant de cruauté envers les animaux ? Une petite chienne a dû être euthanasiée tant elle souffrait après les sévices et maltraitances subis depuis trop longtemps. La Scatahiti a assisté à ses derniers instants et se demande encore pourquoi les autorités ne réagissent presque pas face à de telles situations.

Sensations fortes pour Miss France 2026. Il y a quelques jours, elle a fait une entrée remarquée aux Sables d'Olonne en arrivant en parachute sur la plage où a été donné le coup d'envoi de la Vendée Va'a, quinzième du nom.

Un homme d'une trentaine d'années est mort à la suite d'une attaque de requin samedi en Australie-Occidentale, ont indiqué la police et les autorités locales à l'AFP.

Elle gardera sans doute un mauvais souvenir de passage à Moorea. Ce jeudi, une touriste australienne a été gravement mordue par un chien alors qu'elle était en excursion sur un motu situé en face de l'ex-Club Med.

Two and a half years after the Hamas-led attack against Israel on 7 October 2023, which led to devastating wars in Gaza and Lebanon, the region is engulfed in another deep crisis, not only pitting Iran and its allies in the 'Axis of Resistance' against the United States (US) and Israel, but also drawing in the entire region and carrying severe consequences for the global economy. On 19 May 2026, the Parliament is due to hold question time with the High Representative/Vice-President, Kaja Kallas, on the EU's strategy to address the crises in the Middle East. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Des tirs auraient été entendus dans le quartier d'Afarerii, à Papara, déclenchant une vague de signalements sur les réseaux sociaux. La police municipale et la gendarmerie se sont rendues sur place

Forte mobilisation dans l'archipel des Marquises où deux pêcheurs étaient partis hier soir de Fatu Hiva vers 17H. L'un des deux hommes a été retrouvé blessé ce matin à 11H, l'autre est toujours activement recherché par les habitants de l'île et la Gardian du JRCC

Alimentés par plusieurs renseignements concordants, les gendarmes de la brigade territoriale des Tuamotu-Centre avaient ouvert il y a quelques semaines une enquête préliminaire sur un possible trafic d’Ice sur l’île de Fakarava.