New Caledonia Deal: Dual Nationality, Uncertain Future | JQJO

New Caledonia, a French territory, is grappling with a potential shift in its political status. A recent agreement proposes a new Caledonian nationality alongside French citizenship, aiming to address long-standing tensions between pro-independence Kanaks and loyalists favoring continued French rule. The deal, involving economic development commitments from France, requires referendums in New Caledonia and the French parliament. While loyalists view it as preserving French ties, the path to self-determination for the Kanak people remains uncertain.