Written by Alina Dobreva.
CONTEXTOn 16 July 2025, the European Commission adopted its proposal for the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework (MFF), which was completed on 3 September with the adoption of a second package. The own resources part of the proposal is intended to equip the EU with a diversified revenue stream and sufficient means for delivering on EU priorities, as well as for the repayment of the debt created by Next Generation EU.
Legislative proposal2025/0574 (CNS) – Proposal for a Council decision on the system of own resources of the European Union and repealing Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053 – COM(2025) 574, 16.7.2025.
NEXT STEPS IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTFor the latest developments in this legislative procedure, see the Legislative Train Schedule: 2025/0574 (CNS)
Read the complete briefing on ‘System of own resources: Multiannual financial framework 2028-2034‘ in the Think Tank pages of the European Parliament.
La formation politique Les Démocrates (LD) vient de perdre ses têtes de pont. Le président du parti Boni Yayi et son fils, Chabi Yayi, secrétaire aux relations extérieures, viennent de claquer la porte du principal parti de l'opposition.
Coup de tonnerre au sein du parti Les Démocrates. Le président Boni Yayi et son fils Chabi Yayi, secrétaire aux relations extérieures, se préparent à rendre leur démission ce mercredi 4 mars 2026.
Les raisons de ces démissions ne sont pas encore connues. Depuis quelques mois, la principale formation politique de l'opposition est en proie à de querelles internes ; lesquelles l'ont fragilisée et entravé sa participation aux élections communales du 11 janvier et la présidentielle de 12 avril prochain.
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Un accident de la circulation a fait deux morts à Akassato, dans la commune d'Abomey-Calavi le weekend écoulé. Le drame a lieu non loin de la pharmacie du Pont.
Accident mortel à Abomey-Calavi. Un automobiliste roulant à vive allure dans le sens Akassato–Cotonou, a-t-on apprit, a perdu le contrôle de son véhicule puis traversé le terre-plein central avant de se retrouver sur la voie opposée. Dans sa course, il a percuté un autre véhicule qui avait à bord, deux passagers. Sous le choc, les deux occupants meurent.
Après le drame, le chauffeur a d'abord pris la fuite avant de se présenter au commissariat le lendemain. Placé en garde à vue, il sera présenté au Procureur de la République près le tribunal de première instance d'Abomey-Calavi.
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This contribution to the Korean Development Institute's Knowledge Brief series contextualises and analyses the German Federal Ministry for Economic Co-Operation and Development's reform plan, as published in January 2026.
Written by Ionel Zamfir
Despite strong political commitments to gender equality at EU and national level, women still remain politically under-represented at all levels of political power. In the European Parliament, as well as in national parliaments, governments and local assemblies, their share most often is under the symbolic 40 % mark. Moreover, after successive electoral cycles in which women’s share in representative assemblies had increased, this trend has slowed down or come to a halt. Progress has also been uneven among Member States, with women remaining markedly under-represented in some Member States.
Gender-balanced political representation is not only important for women and female politicians but also for political parties themselves and the rest of society. It increases trust in the political system and strengthens economic and political governance.
The EU has committed to achieving gender balance in political representation and participation in the EU; however, except for the European elections, its powers in the area remain limited mainly to soft action. It can support the specific actions to be taken by the EU institutions, national governments, political parties, civil society and the media, by issuing recommendations, facilitating the exchange of good practice or funding projects.
There is substantial evidence of the obstacles to women’s political participation and the means to overcome it. This picture is nevertheless not static, as new challenges emerge, particularly from mounting opposition to gender equality, as well as from digital technologies, most recently artificial intelligence, which can both empower women and discourage them.
This updates a March 2024 briefing by Ionel Zamfir.
Source: European Institute for Gender Equality (2025)Read the complete briefing on ‘Women in politics in the EU: State of play in 2026‘ in the Think Tank pages of the European Parliament.
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Dans le cadre du renforcement de son effectif au Département de la conformité des affaires juridiques, la Société des aéroports du Bénin (SAB), a lancé un appel à candidatures en interne et externe pour le recrutement d'un chef service affaires juridiques ; d'un chef division conformité sureté aéroportuaire ; d'un cadre conformité sureté aéroportuaire ; et d'un cadre conformité sécurité aéroportuaire. C'est à travers l'avis de recrutement en date du 24 février 2026.
Voici l'avis de recrutement