A government of New Caledonia in the hands of the separatists, one year away from a possible third referendum on self-determination: this scenario, feared by the pro-France, is no longer in doubt for the political class of the archipelago.
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Attempt to end the crisis in New Caledonia
For the first time, an executive with a pro-independence majority was to be elected on Wednesday by the 54 elected representatives of Congress, a local legislative body already led by the independentist Roch Wamytan.
"A historic day"
, rejoice the leaders of the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS), aided in their endeavor by the crucial reversal of the alliance of L'Éveil Oceanien, a recent party that has become the arbiter of Caledonian political life. .
Executive power, legislative power, two out of three provinces: the separatists are preparing to hold an unprecedented number of decision-making levers.
"Opportunity" for the State
Within five days, the eleven members of the new government could appoint as their head the former number one of the local Medef, Samuel Hnepeune, 59, candidate of the
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