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For the second time in two years, the residents of the New Caledonian archipelago voted for independence. Once again, the majority of voters were in favor of remaining in France.
On October 4, New Caledonians in a referendum voted in favor of keeping the archipelago as part of France, reported on Twitter, the high police station of this administrative-territorial association.
According to preliminary data, 53.26% of voters were against the independence of the region, 47.74% – in favor.
The final results of the referendum will be announced on October 5.
Referendum 2020. Provisional results awaiting the announcement of the official results by the president of the control commission on Monday, October 5. pic.twitter.com/lDptRgOte4
– High Commission988 (@ HC98800) October 4, 2020
French President Emmanuel Macron reacted about the voting results on his Twitter.
“The Caledonians have confirmed their desire to remain in France. It is a sign of confidence in the republic. I also hear the voices of those who are in favor of independence. Together we will build the New Caledonia of tomorrow,” he wrote.
The Caledonians have confirmed their desire to keep New Caledonia in France. It is a sign of confidence in the Republic. I also hear the voices of those who are motivated by the desire for independence. Together we will build the New Caledonia of tomorrow.
– Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) October 4, 2020
In November 2018, a similar the referendum has already been held56.7% were against the separation of France. Supporters of independence, who hold two-thirds of the seats in New Caledonia’s assembly, have launched a second plebiscite, and this time the number of supporters of secession has increased.
Under the 1998 Noumea Treaty, New Caledonia has the right to hold a referendum on self-determination three times. Now it is a French territory with wide autonomy.
The islands of the archipelago located in the Pacific Ocean are home to about 270 thousand people.
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