"Macron Commits French Troops to New Caledonia Indefinitely"

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that French troops will remain in New Caledonia as long as necessary amid ongoing unrest over proposed electoral reforms. The reforms, which would allow long-term French residents to vote in provincial elections, have sparked protests from the Indigenous Kanak people who fear it will dilute their vote and hinder their independence efforts. Macron's visit to the territory included meetings with local leaders and a call for the removal of roadblocks, while he opposed extending the state of emergency if the situation stabilizes.