European voting in New Caledonia encompasses stringent security protocols.
The cause of the uproar is an upcoming electoral change. This means that people from mainland France who move to New Caledonia can vote in local elections sooner than before. The indigenous people of this island group worry that their power will be diminished as a consequence.
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The upcoming European elections in New Caledania, an overseas territory situated in the South Pacific, have prompted safety precautions due to potential riots. Despite being an overseas territory of France, local residents are concerned about their influence being reduced due to changes that permit earlier voting rights for newcomers from mainland France. The polling station in New Caledonia will play a crucial role in this contentious election process.
