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A new autonomy deal in New Caledonia, backed by most leaders but rejected by FLNKS, faces uncertain approval amid sovereignty disputes.
A new agreement, the "Elysée-Oudinot" deal, signed on January 19, 2026, in Paris by most New Caledonian political leaders including moderate pro-independence parties, aims to advance autonomy, define a new nationality, and launch a €2.2 billion economic plan.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Minister Naïma Moutchou endorsed it as a step toward unity, though the main pro-independence FLNKS coalition rejected it, citing exclusion from negotiations, lack of Indigenous input, and claims it undermines UN decolonization principles.
The deal now faces uncertain passage through French Parliament and constitutional changes, with political tensions continuing over sovereignty and representation.
Un nuevo acuerdo de autonomía en Nueva Caledonia, respaldado por la mayoría de los líderes, pero rechazado por el FLNKS, enfrenta una aprobación incierta en medio de disputas de soberanía.