France to discuss reforming overseas territory New Caledonia's statute by year-end, PM says

French PM delivers his general policy speech at the National Assembly in Paris
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu delivers his first general policy speech in front of the parliament and the new government following by a debate at the National Assembly in Paris, France, October 14, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Source: REUTERS

The French government will discuss an institutional reform for the overseas territory of New Caledonia by year end, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu told lawmakers on Tuesday.

"The government will propose discussion of this text before the end of the year so that New Caledonians can be consulted in spring 2026," Lecornu said.

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