New Caledonia Government Deadlocked Over Presidential Election

The newly elected government fails to agree on a president, prolonging political uncertainty after months of unrest.

The New Caledonia Congress elected a new government, but it failed to secure the six votes needed to appoint a president.
Non-independence parties, despite holding a majority, could not reach a consensus, with key members abstaining from the vote.
The political impasse follows the December 24 ousting of the independence-leaning government led by Louis Mapou after three years in power.
Tensions remain high after six months of violent unrest in 2024, which caused 14 deaths and over €2 billion in damages to the territory's economy.
Political leaders emphasize that institutional functions will continue, with plans to revisit the presidential vote in the next government meeting.