Budget and Government: Monaco’s National Council passed the 2026 amended budget 13–2, with five abstentions, after securing government commitments on priority access to public-sector jobs and state-owned housing. The vote followed a rare suspension of debate amid a dispute over the Council’s role. Cross-Border Law: Monaco was among the first eight countries to sign a Council of Europe treaty designed to help authorities freeze and confiscate criminal assets, including digital currencies, across borders. Ocean Governance: Prince Albert II inaugurated a permanent GEBCO Secretariat in Monaco to coordinate international efforts to map the ocean floor and support ocean policy. Diplomacy: Timor-Leste is preparing for a visit by Prince Albert and four Pacific prime ministers, highlighting Monaco’s engagement with the region.
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Diplomacy: Timor-Leste is preparing for a visit by Prince Albert II alongside four Pacific prime ministers. The Prince also welcomed ambassadors from two Latin American countries at a palace ceremony. Cross-Border Crime: Monaco was among the first signatories to a Council of Europe treaty that strengthens cross-border powers to freeze and confiscate criminal assets, including cryptocurrency. Consumer Rules: Monaco’s fair credit-access rules have taken full effect, marking a change in how lenders must handle access to credit.
Diplomacy: Prince Albert received five ambassadors at the palace, including representatives of the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, San Marino, Egypt and Guinea-Bissau, as they formally began their missions in Monaco. Financial Crime: Monaco was among the first signatories to a Council of Europe treaty aimed at tracing, freezing and confiscating criminal assets, including crypto-assets. Borrower Protections: New rules bringing Monaco’s “right to be forgotten” law into effect let eligible former cancer and hepatitis C patients seek loan insurance without automatic penalties for their medical history. Public Services: Prince Albert and Princess Charlene inaugurated Crèche Ida, a new childcare facility that has been welcoming families since September.
Financial Crime: Monaco was among the first signatories to a Council of Europe treaty enabling authorities to trace, freeze and confiscate criminal assets, including crypto-assets. Legal Protections: New rules now let eligible former cancer and hepatitis C patients seek borrower insurance without automatic penalties, with a commission set up to handle disputes. Ocean Policy: The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Commonwealth Secretariat opened a new funding round for country-led ocean projects, including marine restoration and sustainable fisheries. Economic Diplomacy: Monaco’s Chamber of Commerce began its new chapter by hosting a 20-company German delegation, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations.
Diplomacy and Investment: A Qatari business delegation met Prince Albert II, Minister of State Christophe Mirmand and Foreign Minister Isabelle Berro-Amadeï to discuss trade, investment and new partnerships. The group represented nearly 20 companies across sectors including energy, technology and tourism. Childcare: Prince Albert and Princess Charlene inaugurated Crèche Ida, adding 30 nursery places in La Condamine. The facility has been welcoming families since September. Marine Policy: New monitoring results show Monaco’s protected Larvotto reserve has 2.5 times the fish biomass of nearby unprotected waters, while surveys recorded about 24,000 juvenile fish across 15 species in 2025. Digital Literacy: Monaco has launched a campaign to help young people spot fake news and AI-generated misinformation.
Diplomacy & Investment: A Qatari business delegation met Prince Albert II, Minister of State Christophe Mirmand and Foreign Affairs Minister Isabelle Berro-Amadei to discuss stronger bilateral ties and new trade and investment partnerships. Nearly 20 companies joined the visit, representing sectors including technology, real estate, tourism and insurance. Childcare: Prince Albert and Princess Charlene inaugurated Crèche Ida, adding 30 nursery places in La Condamine. The 700-square-metre facility has been open to families since September and is part of Monaco’s wider expansion of early-childhood care.
Philanthropy and Public Policy: At Monaco’s first Summit on Philanthropy, Prince Albert II urged around 100 global donors to consider who controls charitable giving and how it can support long-term needs; attendees represented an estimated €150 billion in wealth. Budget Dispute: A budget debate was suspended after the National Council and Government clashed over housing and jobs, putting key domestic priorities at the centre of a political standoff. Heritage and Housing: A proposed law could bring sweeping new property controls to Monaco’s historic Rock, with potential implications for owners and the area’s future.
Philanthropy: Prince Albert II challenged philanthropists managing an estimated €150 billion to broaden who controls and benefits from giving, and consider AI’s role. Monaco plans to make the summit an annual event. Government and Housing: A National Council budget debate was suspended amid a clash with the Government over housing and jobs, while a proposed law could bring sweeping new property controls to Monaco’s historic Rock. Business and Innovation: MonacoTech has opened applications for startups seeking to establish a presence in the Principality, with support through incubation or an entrepreneur-in-residence programme. Public Information: Monaco has launched a campaign to help young people spot fake news and AI-generated misinformation. Regional Cooperation: Prince Albert II used the Med9 summit to champion regional cooperation and marine conservation.
Government and Housing: Monaco’s budget debate was suspended after the National Council clashed with the Government over housing and jobs. A proposed law would also bring sweeping property controls to the historic Rock. Financial Oversight: The National Council approved a 30-day process for appealing bank-account decisions. Public Information: The Principality has launched a campaign to help young people spot fake news and AI-generated misinformation. International Relations: Prince Albert II continued Monaco’s regional diplomacy, visiting historic Grimaldi-linked sites in Piedmont and promoting cooperation at the Med9 summit. Security and Law: A suspect charged in the bombing of a Monaco-based business figure alleges that Ukrainian intelligence ordered the attack; the claim remains an allegation. Maritime Policy: Monaco is preparing a new yacht-mooring zone ahead of a 2027 anchoring ban.
Transport: The Prince’s Government says trains between Nice and Ventimiglia will stop on November 10 and much of November 11 for rail works, urging commuters to plan ahead. Regional Ties: Prince Albert II visited Piedmont to strengthen historic links between Monaco and three Italian municipalities connected to the Grimaldi family. Housing and Jobs: A National Council budget debate was suspended amid clashes with the Government over housing and employment—two key domestic issues. Property Rules: Proposed legislation would bring sweeping new controls to Monaco’s historic Rock. Public Information: Monaco has launched a campaign to help young people recognise fake news and AI-generated misinformation.
Digital Policy: Monaco has launched a campaign to help young people spot fake news and AI-generated misinformation. Security and Legal Affairs: A suspect charged over a bombing in Monaco claims Ukrainian intelligence ordered the attack; the allegation has not been independently verified. National Council: A budget debate erupted into a clash with the Government over housing and jobs. The Council also approved a 30-day appeal process for bank-account decisions. Property and Marine Rules: Monaco is considering tighter controls on property on the historic Rock and has begun work on a new yacht-mooring zone ahead of a 2027 anchoring ban. Regional Diplomacy: Prince Albert II used the Med9 summit to champion regional cooperation and marine conservation.
Security Allegations: A suspect charged over the bombing of a Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco claims Kyiv’s intelligence services authorized the attack. The allegation has not been established. Public Debate: Monaco’s National Council suspended a budget debate after clashing with the Government over housing and jobs. Heritage Controls: A proposed law would impose sweeping property controls on Monaco’s historic Rock. Digital Policy: The Principality has launched a campaign to help young people spot fake news and AI-generated misinformation. Regional Diplomacy: Prince Albert II used the Med9 summit to champion regional cooperation and marine conservation. Financial Rights: The National Council approved a 30-day process for appealing bank account decisions. Coastal Regulation: Monaco has begun work on a new yacht mooring zone ahead of a 2027 anchoring ban.
Monaco Bombing Case: A former Ukrainian security officer accused in the 2025 attack on businessman Vadym Yermolayev in Monaco says he believed senior Ukrainian intelligence figures authorized the plot; he denies involvement, and the claim remains unproven. Government and Housing: A budget debate ended in a clash between Monaco’s National Council and Government over housing and jobs. Heritage Controls: A proposed law could impose sweeping new property restrictions on Monaco’s historic Rock. Financial Appeals: The National Council approved a 30-day process for appealing bank-account decisions. Public Information: Monaco has launched a campaign to help young people spot fake news and AI misinformation. Regional Cooperation: Prince Albert II used the Med9 summit to champion regional cooperation and marine conservation.
Government & Housing: Monaco’s budget debate was suspended after the National Council and Government clashed over housing and jobs. A proposed law would also bring sweeping new property controls to the historic Rock. Law & Security: A suspect linked to the bombing of a Monaco oligarch claims Kyiv intelligence ordered the attack; the allegation remains unproven. Public Policy: Monaco has approved a 30-day process for appealing bank-account decisions and launched a campaign to help young people spot fake news and AI misinformation. Regional Diplomacy: Prince Albert II used the Med9 summit to champion regional cooperation and marine conservation. Marine Rules: Monaco has begun work on a new yacht mooring zone ahead of a 2027 anchoring ban.
International Relations: Prince Albert II used the Med9 summit to press for regional cooperation and marine conservation, as Mediterranean leaders also called for a solution to the Cyprus issue and better relations with Turkey. Security Investigation: A jailed former Ukrainian security officer told the BBC he believed senior intelligence figures approved the Monaco bomb attack on businessman Vadym Yermolayev. The claim remains unverified; Ukraine’s intelligence agency says it is committed to a full investigation. Housing and Jobs: A National Council debate on housing and employment was suspended after a clash with the Government, keeping pressure on two major domestic issues. Property Rules: Monaco is considering sweeping new controls on property in the historic Rock, while the Council has approved a 30-day process to appeal decisions on bank accounts. Public Information: The Principality has launched a campaign to help young people identify fake news and AI-generated misinformation. Coastal Policy: Work has begun on a new yacht mooring zone ahead of Monaco’s 2027 anchoring ban.
Digital Policy: Monaco has launched a programme to help young people spot disinformation and AI-generated content, part of the Principality’s presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers. Security Investigation: A former Ukrainian security officer accused in the Monaco bombing of businessman Vadym Yermolayev alleges senior intelligence figures authorized the plot; he denies involvement, and the claims remain unverified. Regional Diplomacy: At the Med9 summit in Croatia, Prince Albert called for stronger Mediterranean cooperation on environmental crises, citing Monaco-backed marine protection initiatives. Housing and Jobs: A budget debate was suspended after the National Council clashed with the Government over housing and employment. Separately, a proposed law would introduce new property controls on Monaco’s historic Rock. Banking Rights: The National Council approved a 30-day process for appealing decisions to close bank accounts.
Monaco Bombing: A former Ukrainian security officer accused in the June attack on businessman Vadym Yermolayev told the BBC he believed senior military intelligence officials ordered it. The claim is an allegation, and the investigation continues. Mediterranean Diplomacy: Prince Albert met Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein at the MED9 summit in Croatia, where leaders discussed regional security, migration, energy and climate issues. Government and Housing: A budget debate was suspended amid a National Council clash with the Government over housing and jobs; a proposed law would also impose new controls on property in Monaco’s historic Rock district. Public Policy: Monaco has begun work on a new yacht mooring zone ahead of a 2027 anchoring ban, while the National Council approved a 30-day process for appealing bank account decisions.
Mediterranean Diplomacy: Prince Albert II joined MED9 leaders in Croatia to discuss regional security, migration, energy and climate, and met Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein on the sidelines. Government–Council Tensions: Monaco’s National Council suspended the revised-budget debate after a sharp dispute with the Government over housing, jobs for Monegasque citizens and the Assembly’s constitutional role. Historic District Protections: The Government has proposed new powers to control property sales, redevelopment and changes of use on the Rock, citing pressure on its residential character and heritage. Public Policy: The National Council approved a 30-day appeal process for bank-account decisions. Monaco has also started building a deep-water yacht mooring zone ahead of rules restricting anchoring outside designated areas from summer 2027.
Regional Diplomacy: Prince Albert II joined Mediterranean and EU leaders in Croatia to discuss energy security amid disruption to Gulf shipping routes. Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein also met Albert on the sidelines, discussing bilateral ties and regional stability. Banking Reform: Monaco’s National Council unanimously approved a 30-day deadline for banks to answer account applications. If a bank stays silent, applicants could ask the government to designate a bank; the reform still needs the Prince’s sanction and publication before taking effect. Monaco’s Appeal: Billionaire David Reuben’s move from Britain to Monaco has added to debate over wealthy residents leaving the UK after tax changes.
Diplomacy: Prince Albert met Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein on the sidelines of the MED9 summit in Croatia. They discussed stronger cooperation and efforts to restore calm in the region. Banking Reform: Monaco’s National Council unanimously approved a bill giving banks 30 working days to respond to account applications. If a bank stays silent, applicants could ask the government to designate a bank; the measure still needs the Prince’s sanction and publication to take effect. Mediterranean Policy: MED9 leaders backed a Cyprus settlement under the UN framework and called for mutually beneficial relations with Turkey, while discussing regional security and other shared priorities.
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