Overview

• Negotiations chaired by Minister Manuel Valls concluded without consensus, leaving New Caledonia’s institutional future unresolved.
• Key disputes centered on the frozen electoral roll and the framework for self-determination, issues tied to violent riots in 2024.
• Two competing proposals were debated: one supporting sovereignty with France and another advocating federalism, but neither gained traction.
• A follow-up committee has been established to sustain dialogue ahead of provincial elections, which must occur before November 30, 2025.
• The territory continues to grapple with the economic fallout of the 2024 riots, which caused 14 deaths and over €2 billion in damages.