New Caledonia
French government adopts bill for New Caledonia's status
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu described the constitutional bill on New Caledonia as an emergency, adopted by the Council of Ministers on October 14. The text aims to create a new Caledonian state and plans a consultation with the population before April 2026. The accelerated timeline addresses a countdown set by French constitutional authorities.
Christian Tein offers France a successful decolonization in New Caledonia
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Christian Tein, president of the FLNKS, stated he is offering France a historic opportunity to succeed in decolonizing New Caledonia. Meanwhile, the prosecutor's office opposes his return to the territory. These statements come amid ongoing tensions over independence.
New Caledonia: parliament approves postponement of provincial elections
The French Parliament has approved the postponement of provincial elections in New Caledonia, originally set for November, to June 28, 2026 at the latest. This decision, passed by the National Assembly on October 28 and the Senate on October 29, represents a first step toward resuming debates on a sensitive institutional reform. It comes amid the May 2024 violence and the fragile Bougival agreement, rejected by independentists.
Postponement of New Caledonia elections worries dialogue figures
Respected dialogue figures in New Caledonia express concern over the potential postponement of provincial elections, fearing a repeat of violent tensions from decisions imposed from Paris. Gérald Cortot, Patrice Godin, and Jean-Pierre Aïfa, close to the independentist movement, warn of risks as Parliament reviews the bill. The measure aims to extend discussions until June 2026 for a consensual agreement on the territory's institutional future.