New Caledonia Votes against Independence from France

On November, 4, New Caledonians voted against independence from France It is reported that 56.4% of those who took part in the referendum voted for unity with France. The referendum is part of an agreement concluded after negotiations between the authorities and supporters of the idea of ​​separation among the indigenous people - the Kanak people. About 175 thousand people have the right to vote in New Caledonia, while the indigenous population makes up less than 50% of voters. Today New Caledonia held a referendum on independence from France. In the south, voter turnout was 41.8% against 27.3% in the 2014 local elections. The outlying islands annually receive about 1.3 billion euros from the French government. France regards this territory as a strategic political and economic object in the region. New Caledonia is represented in the French parliament by two deputies and two senators. The territory also has its own parliament, appoints members of the executive body. Local authorities have authority over certain policies. Source: nokta