European Parliament
Philippe Juvin  (PPE ),
in writing.
(FR)
The French Republic requested that the European Council adopt a decision with regard to the island of Saint-Barthélemy, in order to replace its current status of an outermost region with that of a country and territory associated with the European Union. By adopting this status, the island would enter into a new reciprocal and lasting partnership with the European Union. This partnership would take account of its specific characteristics without prejudicing its membership of the European family. I supported Mr Ponga’s report, which was adopted by a large majority, and I welcome that.

