Overseas Territories
Senate adopts insufficient bill against high living costs in overseas territories
The Senate adopted a bill against the 'high cost of living' in overseas territories on October 29, introduced by Minister Naïma Moutchou. Deemed largely insufficient by ultramarine lawmakers, the text highlights frustrations over the lack of ambitious measures on purchasing power and competition. It is now sent to the National Assembly.
An atlas maps political diversity in French overseas territories
As France approaches elections, a new atlas examines voting peculiarities in overseas territories. Led by two specialists, the book highlights local issues and autonomy claims. It underscores the atypical electoral behaviors of the 2 million overseas voters.
Overseas elected officials skeptical before Macron meeting
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Elected officials from France's overseas territories voice skepticism ahead of a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron. The gathering, set for September 30, 2025, aims to address autonomy and economic issues. Representatives doubt unfulfilled past commitments.
Guyanese lawyer advocates replacing 'metropole' with 'Hexagone'
In a tribune published in Le Monde on October 5, 2025, Guyanese lawyer Patrick Lingibé criticizes the use of 'metropole' to refer to mainland France, viewing it as a postcolonial remnant. He suggests replacing it with 'Hexagone', a neutral geographic term already used in some official texts. This symbolic change would affirm the equality of all French territories.