Manuel Valls

French Minister for Overseas France

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Born: August 13, 1962, Horta

Party: Valents

Education: University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne

Previous offices: Minister for Overseas France, city councilor of Barcelona

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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New Caledonia votes for a new Congress after years of deadlock

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As of June 2026: Lead negotiator for Paris; watching the result shape the next round of talks

New Caledonia last picked its Congress in 2019. On June 28, 2026, after deadly riots and three postponements, voters in the French Pacific territory finally went back to the polls.

Updated Jun 28