The National Assembly has rejected a draft constitutional reform concerning the institutional future of New Caledonia, halting the process initiated by the government. This text, resulting from recent agreements between certain local political forces and the French state, aimed to redefine the territory's status and organize its upcoming elections.
This rejection comes amid deep political divisions, with several parliamentary groups opposing the bill's content, which they deemed insufficient or unsuitable. Already weakened in committee, the text faced joint opposition from the left and the National Rally, suggesting an uncertain outcome for the government.
A new phase of discussions surrounding the government
Faced with this impasse, discussions must be resumed under the auspices of the Minister for Overseas Territories, in an attempt to bridge the gap between the various stakeholders. The government still hopes to reach a political compromise, essential for the long-term stabilization of the archipelago's institutional situation.
The reform aimed in particular to translate into the Constitution the agreements negotiated in recent months on the future status of the territory, after several referendums and persistent tensions between pro-independence and anti-independence groups.
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