POLITICS

Summary: Monaco’s National Council is preparing to introduce a law to legalize abortion, despite the country’s strong Catholic influence and the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of France’s abortion law. Full Story: Monaco, a country known for its strong ties to Catholicism, is currently in the process of considering a delicate legislative step: legalizing abortion. […]

Summary: The Government of Monaco is considering implementing facial recognition technology, but the National Council is not yet ready for it. Full Story: The Government of Monaco recently communicated their interest in implementing facial recognition technology, but the National Council is not yet prepared to move forward. This development comes in response to a recent

Summary: Monaco is taking action to implement recommendations from the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) in response to their 5th evaluation cycle. Full Story: Monaco has taken action to implement the recommendations put forth by the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) during its 5th evaluation cycle. Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Government Counsellor-Minister for External Relations

Summary: Monaco’s annual New Year ceremony highlights the country’s strong public safety measures and future goals in security. Full Story: Monaco recently held its annual New Year’s Ceremony of the Directorate of Public Safety, presided over by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II and attended by Minister of the Interior Lionel Beffre and other senior

Summary: The Commission consultative des archives d’intérêt public in Monaco held its fourth meeting, discussing various topics including the management of communal archives and the balance between data protection and preserving historical data. Full Story: The Public Interest Archives Consultative Commission (CCAIP), established by the Sovereign Order of March 25, 2021, held its fourth meeting

Summary: A delegation led by the Ambassador of Monaco to Slovenia participated in the 18th ministerial conference of the Alpine Convention, focusing on the quality of life in the Alps, including climate change education and the need for sustainable development in the region. Full Story: A delegation led by H.E. Ms. Anne EASTWOOD, Ambassador of

Summary: The Monégasque authorities are working to implement the recommendations made by GRECO in relation to executive roles and law enforcement. Full Story: Monaco is actively working to implement the recommendations made by GRECO in the context of the 5th evaluation cycle. The meeting, chaired by Isabelle BERRO-AMADEI, Minister of State by interim, focused on

Summary: The CIA has revised its stance on the origin of Covid-19, now assessing that the virus likely emerged from a laboratory incident rather than a natural transmission. Full Story: The CIA has reportedly revised its stance on the origin of Covid-19, suggesting that the virus may have emerged from a laboratory incident rather than

Summary: A man from the Comoros residing in Beausoleil was found guilty of using false identity documents in order to work in Monaco. Full Story: A man from Comoros, residing in Beausoleil, was tried by the Monaco court on January 21, 2025. The incident dates back to July 21, 2024, when he was stopped by

Summary: Prince Albert II and Emmanuel Macron attended the funeral of Didier Guillaume, Minister of State of Monaco. Full Story: Prince Albert II and Emmanuel Macron attended the national funeral of Didier Guillaume, the Minister of State of Monaco, at the Monaco Cathedral. The ceremony was attended by the Prince, Princess Charlène, Princess Caroline, and