Minister of State, Christophe Mirmand, presented his traditional vows to the press on Friday 16 January. Accompanied by members of the Government, Christophe Mirmand spoke to the Principality’s journalists and media representatives about the Government’s priorities for the coming year.
“This year will be a year of action, a year of achievement, a year of decision-making, a year of implementation for the government and the princely administration. This year, we will make plans, commitments and move things forward. Next year, I hope we can all meet here and say, ‘Yes, in 2026, important things happened in Monaco,’” said Christophe Mirmand during his address.
Fontvieille, Waste Treatment and Public Broadcasting
The Minister of State spoke about the transformation of the Fontvieille shopping centre, the waste treatment centre’s renovation and the reorganization of Monaco’s public broadcaster.
The Head of Government also reminded the press that 2026 will be marked by Monaco assuming the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe from May to November—for the first time since its accession in 2004. This Presidency will focus on priority themes such as the protection of children’s rights, combating violence against women, and the fight against organized crime.
The Minister of State also touched upon the upcoming international events that Monaco will be hosting, including the Grand Departure of the Vuelta in August.
Isabelle Berro-Amadeï speaks about Monaco’s International Presence
A few days before the Minister of State’s address, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, extended her New Year wishes to the Diplomatic and Consular Corps in Monaco on 13 January at the Hôtel Hermitage.
The year 2025 was marked by a significant strengthening of the Principality’s international presence. Monaco now maintains diplomatic relations with 165 countries, following the signing of joint communiqués with Micronesia, Singapore and Trinidad and Tobago. Nearly thirty Ambassadors were accredited by Prince Albert II, while Monegasque diplomacy reached a new milestone with the appointment of its first Ambassador to the Gulf, accredited to the United Arab Emirates.
