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Those opposed to independence prevailed with 53.26 percent of the vote, compared to the 46.74 percent who wanted New Caledonia to become a sovereign nation, France’s overseas ministry said.  French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the results and expressed his “gratitude.” He said earlier that France would be “less beautiful” without …

A referendum scheduled for next year. The French government came to a political agreement on the 2018 referendum on self-determination of New Caledonia, which has the status of “overseas territory.” In addition to the question of the referendum on independence for New Caledonia, also discussed the presence of UN observers …