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New Caledonia Postpones Elections

New Caledonia postpones elections for a year amid political unrest and a controversial electoral reform, aiming to foster dialogue and peaceful preparations.

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PoliticsElectionsFranceConflictReformPostponement

National AssemblySenateFlnksGovernment Of New CaledoniaConseil D'etat

Michel BarnierGérard LarcherYaël Braun-PivetFlorent BoudiéArthur DelaporteBastien Lachaud

What is the central issue surrounding the electoral reform?: The postponement aims to create a calmer environment for the elections and allow time for discussions on a sensitive electoral reform concerning the expansion of the electorate. This reform was at the heart of the recently abandoned constitutional reform that triggered violent riots.
What is the main reason for postponing the elections in New Caledonia?: New Caledonia's provincial and congress elections, initially scheduled for December 15, 2024, will be postponed for a year to allow for more peaceful preparations. This decision follows recent unrest and aims to foster dialogue and reconciliation.
What legislative process was used to achieve the election postponement?: The postponement was facilitated by a Socialist-initiated organic law, passed by the Senate and awaiting approval by the National Assembly. The government, facing a tight deadline, utilized the opposition's bill to achieve the delay.
Who will lead the reconciliation mission following the election postponement?: The controversial electoral reform, frozen since 2007, restricts voting rights primarily to long-term residents, excluding many Kanaks. This has raised concerns about marginalization and is deemed anti-democratic by some groups, prompting calls for broader participation.
What are the key concerns regarding the current electoral system in New Caledonia?: Following the election postponement, a reconciliation mission will be led by the presidents of the Senate and National Assembly to facilitate dialogue among all parties involved and establish a roadmap for resolving outstanding institutional issues.

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