US EditionFrance says the South Pacific territory of New Caledonia will have more freedoms
FRANCE, JUL 12 – The agreement recognizes Caledonian nationality, opens electoral rolls to long-term residents, and aims to end unrest after deadly 2024 riots, leaders say it offers renewed hope for stability.
- On Saturday near Paris, New Caledonia's political leaders signed a groundbreaking agreement that sets out a redefined governmental framework for the territory.
- The agreement was reached after ten days of intense talks aimed at resolving long-standing tensions highlighted by violent unrest earlier in 2024 related to changes in electoral policies.
- The agreement outlines the establishment of New Caledonia as a recognized state within the framework of the French Republic and provides for the creation of a distinct Caledonian nationality that exists alongside French citizenship.
- Prime Minister François Bayrou called the deal a "historic agreement" starting a "new era of stability," and the accord plans a local referendum in February 2026.
- The agreement seeks to bring stability to the region by granting greater autonomy while preserving connections with France, but it must still be approved by the French parliament and confirmed in a local referendum.
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Historic Accord: New Caledonia Gains More Autonomy Within France
Historic Accord: New Caledonia Gains More Autonomy Within France In a landmark move, France declared a significant agreement on Saturday to enhance the autonomy of New Caledonia, a South Pacific territory. The accord stops short of offering full independence to the Indigenous Kanak people seeking self-determination.Praised by President Emmanuel Macron as ''historic,'' the agreement envisions the formation of a 'state of Caledonia' within the Fre…
France Says South Pacific Territory of New Caledonia Will Have More Freedoms
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. France announced a sweeping, hard-fought agreement Saturday aimed at granting more autonomy to the restive South Pacific territory of New Caledonia, but stopping short of the independence sought by many Indigenous Kanaks. World News | France Says South Pacific Territory of New Caledonia Will Have More Freedoms.
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France says the South Pacific territory of New Caledonia will have more freedoms
PARIS (AP) — France announced a sweeping, hard-fought agreement Saturday aimed at granting more autonomy to the restive South Pacific territory of New Caledonia, but stopping short of the independence sought by many Indigenous Kanaks. The agreement — hailed by President Emmanuel Macron as ″historic” — still needs final approval in New Caledonia, a nickel-rich archipelago east of Australia and 10 time zones away from Paris. The accord may face a …
In the spring of 2024, the archipelago had experienced several weeks of riots, which had caused 14 deaths and more than two billion euros of damage.
France and New Caledonia announced on Saturday a "historic" agreement by which the Overseas Territory will remain French, but a new state will be declared.
After a final night of tense negotiations, the representatives of the archipelago and the State signed an agreement enshrining a new and completely new status, which must be enshrined in the Constitution.
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