Emmanuel Macron hails 'new chapter' for New Caledonia as politicians agree on statehood after 10 days of talks France has announced a "historic" accord with New Caledonia in which the overseas territory, rocked by deadly separatist violence last year, would remain French but be declared a new state. "A State of New Caledonia within the Republic: it's a bet on trust," the French president, Emmanuel Macron, posted on X on Saturday, hailing a "historic" agreement.
New Caledonia to be declared a state in 'historic' agreement - but will remain French
The Guardian - 13 Jul 2025 06:54
Emmanuel Macron hails 'new chapter' for New Caledonia as politicians agree on statehood after 10 days of talks France has announced a "historic" accord with New Caledonia in which the overseas territory, rocked by deadly separatist violence last year, would remain French but be declared a new state. "A State of New Caledonia within the Republic: it's a bet on trust," the French president, Emmanuel Macron, posted on X on Saturday, hailing a "historic" agreement.
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