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POLITICS / 18 years later: Saint-Martin faces its autonomy | FAXINFO

July 17, 2025

POLITICS / 18 years later: Saint-Martin faces its autonomy | FAXINFO
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Last Friday, the packed CCISM hall demonstrated the interest generated by the conference-debate organized by SOS Radio. To mark the 18th anniversary of the Overseas Collectivity of Saint Martin, current and former elected officials gathered to take stock without jargon, debate institutional perspectives, and answer questions from the audience. Frantz Gumbs, Alain Richardson, and Louis Mussington were present. Daniel Gibbs, who was absent, spoke via audio. Two political scientists, Fred Reno and Julien Mérion, provided theoretical and comparative insights.

A desire for autonomy born from a lack of resources

A hybrid model, with its limits

Progress, but persistent frustrations

Symbolic and concrete blockages

And now? A new step to take

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