AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAsylum Pressure: French Guiana recorded 8,897 asylum applications in 2025, making it France’s second most sought-after department after Paris. More than 80% came from Haitians fleeing violence, straining reception and support services. Overseas Budget: France’s proposed 2027 overseas-territories budget rises 10% to €3.68 billion, but lawmakers say the headline increase masks cuts and question whether it will address needs such as housing, jobs and drinking-water access. Regional Ties: The Inter-Guiana Games opened in Paramaribo, bringing together young athletes from French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname and renewing calls for deeper cooperation in youth sport. Amazon Economy: A new regional platform maps 232 public policies supporting bioeconomy across the Pan-Amazon, including French Guiana, aiming to help governments compare initiatives and identify opportunities for cooperation. Cayenne Connections: France and Suriname have agreed to strengthen aviation-safety cooperation, which could eventually support better air links between Paramaribo and Cayenne; no new flights or schedule have yet been agreed.
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