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France's parliament rejects partial statehood for New Caledonia

French lawmakers voted down a proposal to give New Caledonia partial statehood, a measure the government said would stabilize the overseas territory.

Published Apr 2, 2026, 8:38 AM EDT | WFMZZ

France's parliament on Thursday rejected a law to grant New Caledonia partial statehood. The government had hoped the reform would bring stability to the overseas territory.