In the National Assembly, the pro-independence deputy Emmanuel Tjibaou welcomes “the words of solidarity” of Michel Barnier in favor of New Caledonia
During questions to the government in the National Assembly, several foreign deputies returned to the Prime Minister’s statements on Tuesday, which indicated his desire to find a way of appeasement, to think about the reconstruction of New Caledonia. The abandonment of the reform of the electoral body that had lit the gunpowder in the archipelago and the postponement of local elections were welcomed by deputy Emmanuel Tjibaou (Democratic and Republican Left) and denounced by Nicolas Metzdorf (Joint for the Republic).
“Mr Prime Minister, during your general policy statement, Caledonians felt humiliated”estimated the Caledonian macronist deputy. “You didn’t have a word for them (…) “You abandoned them, abandoning the thaw of the electorate.”continuous.
“The Prime Minister spoke very clearly about New Caledonia and the future of all Caledonians, without exception”replied the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, François-Noël Buffet, referring to “an extremely serious situation” and responsibility “to respond to the economic and social emergency.”
“We will quickly establish a mission (…) “with permanent people who will be able to follow all the files in an inter-ministerial manner, with the sole objective: efficiency, concrete responses”developed the senator, lawyer and specialist in immigration issues.
Emmanuel Tjibaou, the first pro-independence deputy elected since 1986, welcomed “words of solidarity” by Mr. Barnier “with respect to [ses] compatriots ». “Yesterday’s announcements certainly initiate a constructive approach”considered, also hoping that these statements “They are mourning a method started by their predecessors.”
“How does France participate in the continuation of the decolonization process to help New Caledonia achieve its full emancipation? »he questioned, describing “a country bruised in the flesh”.
“I hope we find a way to appeasement”reaffirmed Barnier, who wants to achieve “an institutional and political solution”. “I said yesterday: we will take the time to rework the electorate question”he assured.
