In a declaration relating to the nuclear tests carried out from 1966 to 1996 in the Pacific, Emmanuel Macron declared that France had a "debt" towards French Polynesia and assured to want "the truth and the transparency".
The Head of State also said that the victims of these tests should be better compensated.
Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday in Papeete (Wednesday morning in Paris) that France had "a debt" to French Polynesia for the nuclear tests carried out from 1966 to 1996 in the Pacific.
"I assume and I want the truth and transparency with you," said the head of state in a speech to Polynesian officials, affirming that the victims of these tests should be better compensated.
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