AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSchool Protests: A student movement that began at Félix Eboué High School in French Guiana on September 7 has spread across France. The protests began over teacher shortages and deteriorating schools, then grew to include wider grievances over austerity, racism and colonialism. Asylum Pressure: French Guiana recorded 8,897 asylum applications in 2025, more than eight in ten from Haitians fleeing insecurity. The surge is straining administrative and accommodation services as the state seeks to uphold the right to asylum. Overseas Budget: France’s proposed 2027 overseas-territories budget is €3.68 billion, up 10% on paper. But lawmakers challenge the increase, arguing it masks cuts; stated priorities include living costs, jobs, housing and drinking water. Political Voice: Regional councilor Babette de Rozières denounced what she called the neglect and political silence surrounding overseas territories, urging voters to make their concerns heard at the ballot box.
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