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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title New Caledonia polls open in first local vote in the French territory since 2019 Source The Guardian - World News
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Election will determine balance of power in New Caledonia before fresh negotiations with France on the territory’s status

Polls opened in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia on Sunday for the archipelago’s first provincial elections since 2019, after the vote was delayed as talks stalled over its political future.

The election, initially planned for 2024, will determine the balance of power in New Caledonia ahead of fresh negotiations with France on the territory’s status, with independence remaining the defining political issue.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/28/new-caledonia-polls-open-in-first-local-vote-in-the-french-territory-since-2019 Published At 2026-06-27 22:26:48 (20 hours ago)
Created At 2026-06-27 23:12:16 Updated At 2026-06-27 23:12:16