Overview

• The summit, chaired by Macron under the oversight of Overseas Minister Manuel Valls, opens July 2 in Paris and will continue as long as needed to address core issues.
• Invitations extend to elected representatives, party leaders and economic and social organizations from New Caledonia.
• Discussions will cover both institutional reforms and broader economic and societal challenges, reflecting Macron’s push for a “new project” for the territory.
• The initiative follows the failure of early May negotiations led by Manuel Valls to reach agreement between independentist and loyalist factions.
• New Caledonia has been in political deadlock since the boycotted 2021 self-determination referendum and the violent May 2024 riots that left 14 dead and caused billions in damages.