This is the first alliance between the autonomists and the independence supporters of Tavini since the group was created in the assembly. The elected representatives of Tapura, Ahip, and Tavini are joining forces to pass a common bill aimed at repealing the RNS reform.
On April 9th, after the opening of the administrative session of the assembly, Antony Géros expressed his desire to reassess this RNS reform, claiming to have been “duped.” Last week, Nicole Sanquer, the president of the A here ia Porinetia party, spoke out to demand the suspension of this reform, which she described as “unjust, antisocial, and uneconomic.” Tapura followed by also requesting the suspension of the implementation of this reform initiated by the Ministry of Health.
The three parties ultimately decided to agree on a single text and to request the repeal of the reform, rather than suspension.
Government’s Response
In response to this challenge to a flagship reform of the Ministry of Health, the government is inviting the public to an information meeting next Saturday at 3 pm, under the large tent of the Presidency.
In a statement, the government defends a reform that “has been focused on promoting the economic development of very small entrepreneurs and introducing exemptions and clarifications in the calculation of RNS contributions.” The statement also mentions that “for three-quarters of the population, across all affiliations, the 2026 reform changes nothing.”
The government adds that “among those affected by this reform, half benefit, notably thanks to the coverage of contributions. The other half, who will actually have to contribute additionally, consists of people affected by a ‘double affiliation’ to the employees’ regime (RGS) and the non-employees’ regime (RNS). This situation does not result from the 2026 reform, but from the one presented by the Fritch government, adopted unanimously by the French Polynesian assembly on December 23, 2021, and promulgated on May 23, 2022.”
