POLITICS

Summary: The debate on the State Budget for the year 2025 has opened in Monaco, with discussions on various topics such as healthcare, economic development, and education. Full Story: Monaco held its first debate session with the government on the State Budget for the fiscal year 2025. Minister of State Didier Guillaume responded to various […]

Summary: Monaco strengthens its efforts against financial crime and terrorism through a collaboration agreement on asset seizure and security. Full Story: Monaco has taken a significant step in its fight against financial crime and terrorism by signing a cooperation agreement between the Director of the Asset Management Service for Seized or Confiscated Property, Richard Dubant,

Summary: On November 29, 2024, Mme Valérie BRUELL-MELCHIOR presented her letters of credence to Mgr Joan-Enric VIVES I SICILIA, the Episcopal Co-Prince of Andorra, emphasizing the close ties and collaboration between Monaco and Andorra. Full Story: S.E. Mme Valérie BRUELL-MELCHIOR, Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco, presented her letters of credence to S.E. Mgr Joan-Enric

Summary: A cooperation agreement has been signed between the Service du Gel des Avoirs and the Direction de la Sûreté publique to manage seized or confiscated assets in Monaco and abroad. Full Story: A cooperation agreement was signed on December 11, 2024, between the Director of the Monaco Department for the Management of Seized or

Summary: The Council of Europe praises Monaco for significant progress in improving its measures against money laundering and terrorism financing. Full Story: Monaco has been praised by the Council of Europe for its significant progress in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. In a report published on Tuesday, the Council commended Monaco for improving its

Summary: Monaco expresses itself at the United Nations Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Full Story: Monaco recently addressed the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The committee met on November 28th and 29th, 2024 to discuss this issue. Source: QE Magazine

Summary: Monaco’s authorities have gathered for a working session to implement the recommendations made by GRECO in the 5th evaluation cycle, focusing on fighting corruption and promoting transparency and integrity in public administration. Full Story: Monaco held a working meeting to discuss the implementation of recommendations made by GRECO (the Group of States Against Corruption)

Summary: Monaco’s Government Counsellor-Minister of External Relations and Cooperation, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, attended the 31st Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Malta. Full Story: Monaco recently participated in the 31st Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) held in Malta on December 5 and

Summary: Monaco City Hall is offering young residents the chance to participate in the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities to encourage youth engagement in politics and intergenerational dialogue. Full Story: Monaco City Hall is offering young residents the opportunity to participate in the 2025 edition of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities as

Summary: Monaco has reaffirmed its commitment to the ban on chemical weapons through the signing of two voluntary contribution agreements with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Full Story: Monaco has reaffirmed its commitment to the ban on chemical weapons through the signing of two voluntary contribution agreements with the Organisation for