Guernsey, Jersey and French authorities explore opportunities to work together

Monday 25 September 2023

Fishing, immigration and energy were all up for discussion at a political summit with Jersey and two French councils.

Guernsey hosted the annual talks which have taken place since 2015.

“It was a great pleasure to host the annual summit of the governments of Guernsey and Jersey and the authorities of Normandy and La Manche,” said Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq, member of the Policy & Resources Committee in Guernsey with responsibility for external relations.

“Guernsey has important existing social and cultural links with our neighbours in Normandy. At our annual summit, we review the constructive and varied work carried out together during the previous year and plan for the future.

“As neighbours, our jurisdictions share many of the same challenges, including the continuing need to manage regulatory changes post-Brexit, the mitigation of climate change and corresponding changes in energy production. Our annual summits are an excellent opportunity to share our experiences and seek to work cooperatively on matters which affect us all.”

Deputy Kirsten Morel, Deputy Chief Minister of Jersey, said: “It is Jersey’s ambition to deepen our economic and cultural ties to our closest neighbours, and this summit has been a fabulous opportunity to build relationships and explore opportunities for us to work together. The fact that we are able to meet regularly is testament to our shared interests and history. Something that we are rightly proud of and keen to develop at every opportunity.”

Pictured top (l to r): Pierre Vogt – regional councillor, Region of Normandy; Isabelle Bouyer-Maupas – departmental councillor, Department of La Manche; Deputy Jonathan Renouf – Environment Minister, Jersey; François-Xavier Priollaud – Vice President of the Region of Normandy; Jean Morin – President of the Departmental Council of La Manche; Xavier Brunetière, Prefect of La Manche; Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq.