Macron vows not to impose voting reform on New Caledonia visit
President promises talks as he seeks to quell serious unrest over plans to enfranchise French nationals in Pacific territoryExplainer: Why is there unrest in New Caledonia?The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has vowed not to force through voting reform in the Pacific territory of New Caledonia, after anger over the plans sparked more than a week of unrest, arson and looting that left six people dead and hundreds injured.“I have pledged that this reform will not be forced through in the current context,” Macron told reporters as he made a visit to New Caledonia. More talks were needed, he said, adding that he would review the situation within a month. Continue reading...
President promises talks as he seeks to quell serious unrest over plans to enfranchise French nationals in Pacific territory
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has vowed not to force through voting reform in the Pacific territory of New Caledonia, after anger over the plans sparked more than a week of unrest, arson and looting that left six people dead and hundreds injured.
“I have pledged that this reform will not be forced through in the current context,” Macron told reporters as he made a visit to New Caledonia. More talks were needed, he said, adding that he would review the situation within a month. Continue reading...