On Kanaks and Caldoches - New Caledonia’s Electoral Reform and the Right to Self-Determination

Abstract

Over the past week, the French electoral reform in New Caledonia precipitated into violent unrest. Although the French government lifted the state of emergency on Tuesday morning, in an attempt to initiate a process of de-escalation and to renew the dialogue with the independence movement, the reform will eventually move forward. Henceforth, France will further entrench its influence in the South Pacific and effectively deny the Kanak people to achieve their desired self-determination.

Keywords

• Caldoche
• Electoral Law
• France
• Frankreich
• Kanak people
• New Caledonia