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The Complete Guide to French Polynesia
The Complete Guide to French Polynesia
French Polynesia’s status was upgraded from French Overseas Territory to French Overseas Country (Pays d’outre-mer) in February 2004. This bolstered the local government’s and the president’s stance. Mainland France is presently only in charge of foreign policy, justice, defense, internal security, and monetary matters.
The local parliament (Assemblée de la Polynésie française, or Te âpooraa rahi o te fenua Mhi in Tahitian) has 57 members. Édouard Fritch has been the president of French Polynesia since September 2014; President Emmanuel Macron is the official head of state.
The Independence Party (Tavini Huiraatira) wants French Polynesia to have full sovereignty. However, in April and May 2013, the party lost elections to the conservative party (Tahoera’a Huiraatira), which seeks autonomy but not independence.
The connection with the European Union is contradictory: while French Polynesia is not a member of the EU, its residents are French citizens and hence Union citizens. They have the right to vote in European Parliament elections. On the other hand, fundamental EU features such as free choice of job are not applicable in French Polynesia.
Is there a President of French Polynesia?
Since 1984, the president of French Polynesia has served as the country’s head of state. Since 2014, Édouard Fritch has been in charge.
Is there a government in Tahiti?
French Polynesia includes Tahiti. French Polynesia is a French territory with its own legislature, president, budget, and laws.
Is French Polynesia a democracy?
French Polynesia is a parliamentary democracy with a 57-member Assembly and an executive led by a President (similar to the Speaker) who is elected for a five-year term by a simple majority vote in the Assembly.
What kind of economy does French Polynesia have?
French Polynesia’s economy is developed, with the service sector accounting for about 75% of GDP. The GDP per capita of French Polynesia is over $22,000, making it one of the highest in the Pacific area.
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