French President pauses New Caledonia election reform after clashes
French President pauses New
Caledonia election reform after clashes
International news Desk
According to global times news agency Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the suspension of the controversial electoral reform in New Caledonia, following widespread protests and clashes with police on the Pacific islands, The global times Europe media informs. The unrest began in April 2024 when the French government proposed a bill that would expand voting rights for French citizens living in New Caledonia.In April of this year, Paris decided to grant voting rights to everyone who has lived in New Caledonia for more than 10 years, including Europeans.This led to protests that escalated into clashes with the police. Macron decided to send troops to the islands.
