France 24: ‘Tonight France is more beautiful’: Macron hails New Caledonia’s rejection of independence
French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that "a period of transition" would begin for New Caledonia after voters overwhelmingly rejected independence, adding that "France is more beautiful" with the Pacific islands included.
"A period of transition is beginning. Free from the binary choice of 'Yes' or 'No', we must now build a common project, while recognising and respecting the dignity of everyone," the head of state said in a recorded message.
He said that the country could be "proud" of the process designed to settle the status of the islands under which residents were asked in three separate referendums if they wished to break away from France.
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WNU Editor: The vote was not even close. With 90 percent of ballots counted, 96 percent of voters voted ‘No’ to independence.
New Caledonia Rejects Independence From France
New Caledonia votes to stay in France; separatists boycott -- AP
New Caledonia rejects split from France in vote marred by boycott -- The Guardian
New Caledonia rejects independence in final vote amid boycott -- Reuters
New Caledonia votes No to independence from France -- Financial Times
New Caledonia rejects independence from France in third vote -- Al Jazeera
3 comments:
3 votes in 5 or 6 years. People should tell the rabble rousers to for the bill for the next vote if they are so damn interested. The rabble could be given a permanent spot on a "French" Speakers Corner.
At least they not like the Puerto Rican liberals, who bomb shoot and maim people.
They want to stay for the French dosh handouts......gimmee gimmee au seceurs.
What a surprise: without the money coming from France they would have to eat grass.
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