Melenchon pledges New Caledonia will “move towards independence” and promises “increased autonomy” for Corsica
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Melenchon pledges New Caledonia will “move towards independence” and promises “increased autonomy” for Corsica
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Submission statement
How this related to the sub
>Liberal governance implies consent of the governed, I think this sub will be receptive to that. Mélenchon is very popular in overseas regions, although even Le Pen came first in the 2nd round in many of the ame areas, so this more out of “left-behind” populism than real left-wing ideology.
What to discuss
>Issues of local governance, especially as below this post is the latest Chagos news.
Decolonization
Mélenchon’s ideology
What do I think
>Very classic for Melenchon, he’s been in favor of that since roughly forever, everyone on the islands is a “comrade” (except maybe such Mélenchon > Le Pen voters), etc….
I agree that you should the people what they want, I just don’t think Mélenchon’s position is gonna net him votes
!ping France
A strong promise.
>Jean-Luc Mélenchon affirmed this Sunday at a meeting that New Caledonia would move “towards independence” if he won the presidential election, promising Corsica “extended autonomy” in the name of the peoples to decide for themselves. “Today, the future of island territories or those very far from France such as Guyana is under discussion. The populations concerned demand clarity from those who rule our common country,” underlined the rebellious candidate during his first major campaign meeting in Saint-Denis.
>In front of several thousand people gathered in front of the city’s basilica, he assured that “the next presidency will govern” according to one principle: “**respect for the populations and the desire to help them free themselves from all dependencies and dominations”. “At the pace they choose” In this context, New Caledonia, regularly affected by crises over its institutional future, will “move towards independence**”. “**Our presidency will never send troops to New Caledonia**,” he said, two years after the riots which devastated the archipelago, causing 14 deaths. Likewise, “we will specifically support Corsica towards the extended autonomy that this people demand,” continued L’Insoumis.
>Before sending a message to the “**comrades** of Reunion and the Antilles”: “No taboo on the subject of autonomy. The prospect will be the complete right to autonomy when and only when the populations concerned wish it, and at the pace they choose. »