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Guernsey and the world
Guernsey’s foreign policy and international relations are conducted by the Crown and its own institutions, not as a UK part of the parliament. Key points: - Status and governance: Guernsey is a self-governing dependency of the Crown with its own elected legislature, administrative/fiscal/legal systems, and courts. It is not part of the UK but is in the British Islands; UK involvement in international matters requires prior Guernsey consultation (Framework Agreement, 2008).
2026-05-25Guernsey and Jersey attend Annual Political Summits with Brittany and Ille-et-Vilaine - States of Guernsey
Guernsey (with Jersey, Alderney and Sark) participated in the annual Brittany Summit with Brittany and Ille-et-Vilaine. Key points: - Focus on regional cooperation and existing MoUs: Jersey has 15 years of joint work with Ille-et-Vilaine; Guernsey joined in 2017; MoUs with Brittany renewed in 2023. - Topics discussed: wind farms, marine spatial planning, economic development, immigration, maritime links (transport, tourism, yachting), and broader Europe/EU relations. - Outco
2026-05-25Inside the election where everyone gets 38 votes - BBC News
Guernsey’s election featured a unique, party-less system where voters could choose up to 38 candidates out of 82, making it one of the most expansive ballots globally. Turnout was strong at about 72% of the roughly 20,000 registered voters, though overall registration fell to 52% of eligible voters (the lowest since 2020). Key issues driving voters included rising living costs, housing shortages, and GST tax reform. With only one new party, Forward Guernsey, among candidates,
2026-05-25External Relations Ministers meet with senior British and EU diplomats
Guernsey’s External Relations Ministers (Jonathan Le Tocq) and Jersey’s (Ian Gorst) met senior EU and British diplomats in Brussels to discuss a planned reset of EU-UK relations and ongoing engagement post-Brexit. Highlights include: - Emphasis on regular engagement with EU partners and the Channel Islands’ good-neighbour policy. - Promotion of financial services interests and note of positive MONEYVAL assessments. - Discussions on the islands’ relationship with France and on
2026-05-25Publication of the Finance Sector Strategy 2035 - "Driving growth for Guernsey" - States of Guernsey
Summary: - The Finance Sector Strategy 2035 (Driving growth for Guernsey) outlines a long-term, evidence-based plan to grow Guernsey’s finance sector over the next decade. - Developed over six months with Oliver Wyman, the strategy was created with input from the States of Guernsey, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, Guernsey Finance, and the Guernsey International Business Association, and builds on extensive industry consultation. - It features six strategic initi
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