constitutional reform
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France’s National Assembly Rejects New Caledonia Reform, Sends Bill Back to Senate via Shuttle Process
A controversial bid to redefine New Caledonia’s status stumbled in the French Assembly, triggering a fresh pause in the process. With deep political rifts across camps, the plan’s fate remains uncertain as negotiations move back to the drawing board.
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Fiji GCC pushes constitutional overhaul to reserve Fijian for iTaukei and restore chiefs’ role in state
Fiji’s Great Council of Chiefs has filed a sweeping plan to redefine identity, governance and rights in the constitutional review. The proposals touch on who is called “Fijian,” the role of traditional authority, and changes to secular and family protections—set to ignite a fierce national debate about the country’s future.
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Fiji: Leung Warns Against Abolishing 2013 Constitution, Proposes Stepwise Reform
Former Fiji attorney-general Graham Leung warns that while scrapping the 2013 Constitution might be legally possible, it could unleash a complicated legal and administrative nightmare. He urges caution, proposing a baseline approach with a Commission-led review and careful, incremental reforms if public support exists.