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Executive branch New Caledonia, in 35 editions.
The entry for New Caledonia published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
high commissioner, Consultative Committee (cabinet)
high commissioner, Consultative Committee (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- French President,
- high commissioner,
- Consultative Committee (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981)
- Head of Government:
- High Commissioner and President of the Council of Government Alain CHRISTNACHT (since 15 January 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- Territorial Assembly:
- last held 11 June 1989 (next to be held 1993);
- results - RPCR 44.5%, FLNKS 28.5%, FN 7%, CD 5%, UO 4%, other 11%;
- seats - (54 total) RPCR 27, FLNKS 19, FN 3, other 5;
- note - election boycotted by FULK
- French Senate:
- last held 24 September 1989 (next to be held September 1992);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (1 total) RPCR 1
- French National Assembly:
- last held 5 and 12 June 1988 (next to be held June 1993);
- results - RPR 83.5%, FN 13.5%, other 3%;
- seats - (2 total) RPCR 2
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
French President, high commissioner, Consultative Committee (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981)
Head of Government:
High Commissioner and President of the Council of Government Alain
CHRISTNACHT (since 15 January 1991)
Territorial Assembly:
last held 11 June 1989 (next to be held 1993); results - RPCR 44.5%, FLNKS
28.5%, FN 7%, CD 5%, UO 4%, other 11%; seats - (54 total) RPCR 27, FLNKS 19,
FN 3, other 5; note - election boycotted by FULK
French Senate:
last held 24 September 1989 (next to be held September 1992); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (1 total) RPCR 1
French National Assembly:
last held 5 and 12 June 1988 (next to be held June 1993); results - RPR
83.5%, FN 13.5%, other 3%; seats - (2 total) RPCR 2
Published as “Elections”
- French Senate:
- last held 27 September 1992 (next to be held September 2001);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (1 total) RPCR 1
- French National Assembly:
- last held 5 and 12 June 1988 (next to be held 21 and 28 March 1993);
- results - RPR 83.5%, FN 13.5%, other 3%;
- seats - (2 total) RPCR 2
- Territorial Assembly:
- last held 11 June 1989 (next to be held 1993);
- results - RPCR 44.5%, FLNKS 28.5%, FN 7%, CD 5%, UO 4%, other 11%;
- seats - (54 total) RPCR 27, FLNKS 19, FN 3, other 5;
- note - election boycotted by FULK
Published as “Executive branch”
- French president,
- high commissioner,
- Consultative Committee (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981)
- Head of Government:
- High Commissioner and President of the Council of Government Alain CHRISTNACHT (since 15 January 1991)
French President, high commissioner, Consultative Committee (cabinet) Senate:
Chief of State:President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981) last held 27 September 1992 (next to be held September 2001); results -Head percent of Government: vote by party NA; seats - (1 total) RPCR 1High Commissioner French National Assembly:
last held 5 and President of the Council of Government Alain 12 June 1988 (next to be held 21 and 28 March 1993); resultsCHRISTNACHT (since 15 January 1991) - RPR 83.5%, FN 13.5%, other 3%; seats - (2 total) RPCR 2
Territorial Assembly:
last held 11 June 1989 (next to be held 1993); results - RPCR 44.5%, FLNKS
28.5%, FN 7%, CD 5%, UO 4%, other 11%; seats - (54 total) RPCR 27, FLNKS 19,
FN 3, other 5; note - election boycotted by FULK
French Senate: president, high commissioner, Consultative Committee (cabinet)
last held 24 September 1989 (next to be held September 1992); results -percent Chief of vote by party NA; seats - (1 total) RPCR 1 State:French National Assembly: President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981)last held 5 Head of Government:
High Commissioner and 12 June 1988 (next to be held June 1993); results - RPR President of the Council of Government Alain83.5%, FN 13.5%, other 3%; seats - (2 total) RPCR 2 CHRISTNACHT (since 15 January 1991)
The entry for New Caledonia did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981)
- head of government:
- High Commissioner and President of the Council of Government Didier CULTIAUX (since NA July 1994; appointed by the French Ministry of the Interior);
- President of the Territorial Congress Simon LOUECKHOTE (since 26 June 1989)
- cabinet:
- Consultative Committee
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981)
head of government: High Commissioner and President of the Council of
Government Didier CULTIAUX (since NA July 1994; appointed by the
French Ministry of the Interior); President of the Territorial
Congress Simon LOUECKHOTE (since 26 June 1989)
cabinet: Consultative Committee
- chief of state:
- President (of France) Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995) represented by High Commissioner and President of the Council of Government Dominque BUR (since NA), who was appointed by the French Ministry of the Interior
- head of government:
- President of the Territorial Assembly Pierre FROGIER (since NA) was elected by the members of the Assembly
- cabinet:
- Consultative Committee
chief of state: President Francois MITTERRAND (of France) Jacques CHIRAC (since 21 17 May 1981)head of government: 1995) represented by High Commissioner and President of the Council of
of Government Didier CULTIAUX Dominque BUR (since NA July 1994; NA), who was appointed by the
French Ministry of the Interior); Interior
head of government: President of the Territorial Assembly PierreCongress Simon LOUECKHOTE FROGIER (since 26 June 1989) NA) was elected by the members of the Assembly
cabinet: Consultative Committee
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
- chief of state:
- President of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner and President of the Council of Government Dominque BUR (since NA August 1995)
- head of government:
- President of the Territorial Congress Pierre FROGIER (since 31 July 1995)
- cabinet:
- Consultative Committee
- elections:
- high commissioner appointed by the president of France on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the Territorial Congress elected by the members of the congress
chief of state: President (of France) of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May1995) 1995), represented by High Commissioner and President of the Council
of Government Dominque BUR (since NA), who was appointed by the NA August 1995)
French Ministry of the Interior
head of government: President of the Territorial Assembly Congress Pierre
FROGIER (since NA) was 31 July 1995)
cabinet: Consultative Committee
elections: high commissioner appointed by the president of France on
the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the
Territorial Congress elected by the members of the Assembly congress
cabinet: Consultative Committee
- chief of state:
- President Jacques CHIRAC of France (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner and President of the Council of Government Dominque BUR (since NA August 1995)
- head of government:
- President of the Territorial Congress Simon LOUECKHOTE (since NA 1998)
- cabinet:
- Consultative Committee
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the Territorial Congress elected by the members of the congress
chief of state: President of France Jacques CHIRAC of France (since 17 May
1995), represented by High Commissioner and President of the Council
of Government Dominque BUR (since NA August 1995)
head of government: President of the Territorial Congress Pierre SimonFROGIER LOUECKHOTE (since 31 July 1995) NA 1998)
cabinet: Consultative Committee
elections: French president elected by popular vote for a seven-year
term; high commissioner appointed by the French president of France on
advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the
Territorial Congress elected by the members of the congress
- chief of state:
- President of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner Thierry LATASTE (since 19 July 1999)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Jean LEQUES (since 28 May 1999)
- cabinet:
- Consultative Committee
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress
chief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 Mayand President of the Council Thierry LATASTE (since
of Government Dominque BURNA August 1995) 19 July 1999)
head of government: President of the Territorial Congress Simon Government Jean LEQUES (since
LOUECKHOTENA 1998) 28 May 1999)
cabinet: Consultative Committee
elections: French president elected by popular vote for a seven-year
Territorial Congresscongress Territorial Congress
- chief of state:
- President of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner Thierry LATASTE (since 19 July 1999) head of government: President of the Government Jean LEQUES (since 28 May 1999) cabinet: Consultative Committee elections: French president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress
chief of state: President of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner Thierry LATASTE (since 19 July 1999)
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner Daniel CONSTANTIN (since 3 July 2002)
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress;
- note - last election held 28 November 2002 when Pierre FROGIER was reelected
- head of government:
- President of the Government Pierre FROGIER (since 5 April 2001)
- cabinet:
- Consultative Committee
chief of state: President of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner Thierry LATASTE Daniel CONSTANTIN (since 19 3 July 1999) head of government: President of the Government Jean LEQUES (since 28 May 1999) cabinet: Consultative Committee 2002)
elections: French president elected by popular vote for a seven-year five-year term; high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress Congress; note - last election held 28 November 2002 when Pierre FROGIER was reelected
head of government: President of the Government Pierre FROGIER (since 5 April 2001)
cabinet: Consultative Committee
- chief of state:
- President of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner Daniel CONSTANTIN (since 3 July 2002)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU (since 10 June 2004)
- cabinet:
- Consultative Committee
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress;
- note - last election held 29 June 2004 when Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU was elected on the third vote with 8 votes for and 3 abstentions
chief of state: President of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner Daniel CONSTANTIN (since 3 July 2002)
head of government: President of the Government Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU (since 10 June 2004)
cabinet: Consultative Committee
elections: French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress; note - last election held 28 November 2002 29 June 2004 when Pierre FROGIER Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU was reelected elected on the
head of government: President ofGovernment Pierre FROGIER (since 5 April 2001) third vote with 8 votes for and 3 abstentions
cabinet: Consultative Committee
- chief of state:
- President of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner Michel MATHIEU (since 15 July 2005)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU (since 10 June 2004)
- cabinet:
- Consultative Committee
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress;
- note - last election held 29 June 2004 when Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU was elected on the third vote with 8 votes for and 3 abstentions
chief of state: President of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner Daniel CONSTANTIN Michel MATHIEU (since 3 15 July 2002) 2005)
head of government: President of the Government Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU (since 10 June 2004)
cabinet: Consultative Committee
elections: French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress; note - last election held 29 June 2004 when Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU was elected on the third vote with 8 votes for and 3 abstentions
- chief of state:
- President of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner Michel MATHIEU (since 15 July 2005)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU (since 10 June 2004)
- cabinet:
- Consultative Committee consists of eight members chosen from leading figures on the island to advise the High Commissioner
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits);
- note - last election held 29 June 2004 when Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU was elected on the third vote with 8 votes for and 3 abstentions
chief of state: President of France Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995), represented by High Commissioner Michel MATHIEU (since 15 July 2005)
head of government: President of the Government Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU (since 10 June 2004)
cabinet: Consultative Committee consists of eight members chosen from leading figures on the island to advise the High Commissioner
elections: French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress; Congress for a five-year term (no term limits); note - last election held 29 June 2004 when Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU was elected on the third vote with 8 votes for and 3 abstentions
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007); represented by High Commissioner Yves DASSONVILLE (since 9 November 2007)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Harold MARTIN (since 7 August 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consisting of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits);
- note - last election held 7 August 2007 when Harold MARTIN was elected following the resignation of Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU as president on 24 July 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
chief of state: President of France Jacques CHIRAC Nicolas SARKOZY (since 17 16 May 1995), 2007); represented by High Commissioner Michel MATHIEU Yves DASSONVILLE (since 15 July 2005) 9 November 2007)
head of government: President of the Government Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU Harold MARTIN (since 10 June 2004) 7 August 2007)
cabinet: Consultative Committee consists Cabinet consisting of eight 11 members chosen elected from leading figures on the island to advise and by the High Commissioner Territorial Congress
elections: French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits); note - last election held 29 June 2004 7 August 2007 when Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU Harold MARTIN was elected on following the third vote with 8 votes for and 3 abstentions resignation of Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU as president on 24 July 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- chief of state:
- President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007); represented by High Commissioner Yves DASSONVILLE (since 9 November 2007)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Philippe GOMES (since 5 June 2009)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consisting of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits);
- note - last election held 7 August 2007 when Harold MARTIN was elected following the resignation of Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU as president on 24 July 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
chief of state:
President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007); represented by High Commissioner Yves DASSONVILLE (since 9 November 2007)
head of government:
President of the Government Harold MARTIN Philippe GOMES (since 7 August 2007) 5 June 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet consisting of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress
elections:
French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits); note - last election held 7 August 2007 when Harold MARTIN was elected following the resignation of Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU as president on 24 July 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- chief of state:
- President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007); represented by High Commissioner Albert DUPUY (since 6 October 2010)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Philippe GOMES (since 5 June 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet consisting of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits);
- note - last election held on 5 June 2009
chief of state:
President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007); represented by High Commissioner Yves DASSONVILLE Albert DUPUY (since 9 November 2007) 6 October 2010)
head of government:
President of the Government Philippe GOMES (since 5 June 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet consisting of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits); note - last election held 7 August 2007 when Harold MARTIN was elected following the resignation of Marie-Noelle THEMEREAU as president on 24 July 2007 (next to be held in 2012) 5 June 2009
- chief of state:
- President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007); represented by High Commissioner Albert DUPUY (since 6 October 2010)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Harold MARTIN (since 3 March 2011);
- note - since 3 March 2011, three different governments of Harold MARTIN have collapsed over the choice of a flag that will be used while it is being decolonized;
- President MARTIN is head of a caretaker government
- cabinet:
Cabinet consisting of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits);
- note - last election held on 10 June 2011 (next to be held June 2016)
chief of state:
President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007); represented by High Commissioner Albert DUPUY (since 6 October 2010)
head of government:
President of the Government Philippe GOMES Harold MARTIN (since 5 June 2009) 3 March 2011); note - since 3 March 2011, three different governments of Harold MARTIN have collapsed over the choice of a flag that will be used while it is being decolonized; President MARTIN is head of a caretaker government
cabinet:
Cabinet consisting of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits); note - last election held on 5 10 June 2009 2011 (next to be held June 2016)
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012); represented by High Commissioner Albert DUPUY (since 6 October 2010)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Harold MARTIN (since 3 March 2011);
- note - since 3 March 2011, three different governments of Harold MARTIN have collapsed over the choice of a flag that will be used while it is being decolonized;
- President MARTIN is head of a caretaker government
- cabinet:
Cabinet consisting of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits);
- note - last election held on 10 June 2011 (next to be held June 2016)
chief of state:
President Nicolas SARKOZY Francois HOLLANDE (since 16 15 May 2007); 2012); represented by High Commissioner Albert DUPUY (since 6 October 2010)
head of government:
President of the Government Harold MARTIN (since 3 March 2011); note - since 3 March 2011, three different governments of Harold MARTIN have collapsed over the choice of a flag that will be used while it is being decolonized; President MARTIN is head of a caretaker government
cabinet:
Cabinet consisting of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits); note - last election held on 10 June 2011 (next to be held June 2016)
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012);
- represented by High Commissioner Jean-Jacques BROT (since 2 February 2013);
- note - he was nominated on 23 January 2013
- head of government:
- President of the Government Harold MARTIN (since 3 March 2011);
- note - since 3 March 2011, three different governments of Harold MARTIN have collapsed over the choice of a flag that will be used while it is being decolonized;
- President Harold MARTIN is head of a caretaker government
- cabinet:
Cabinet consisting of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits);
- note - last election held on 10 June 2011 (next to be held in June 2016)
chief of state:
President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012); represented by High Commissioner Albert DUPUY Jean-Jacques BROT (since 6 October 2010) 2 February 2013); note - he was nominated on 23 January 2013
head of government:
President of the Government Harold MARTIN (since 3 March 2011); note - since 3 March 2011, three different governments of Harold MARTIN have collapsed over the choice of a flag that will be used while it is being decolonized; President Harold MARTIN is head of a caretaker government
cabinet:
Cabinet consisting of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits); note - last election held on 10 June 2011 (next to be held in June 2016)
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012); represented by High Commissioner Jean-Jacques BROT (since 2 February 2013)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Harold MARTIN (since 3 March 2011);
- note - since 3 March 2011, three different governments of Harold MARTIN have collapsed over the choice of a flag that will be used while it is being decolonized;
- President Harold MARTIN is head of a caretaker government
- cabinet:
Cabinet consists of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the government elected by the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits);
- note - last election held on 10 June 2011 (next to be held in June 2016)
chief of state:
President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012); represented by High Commissioner Jean-Jacques BROT (since 2 February 2013); note - he was nominated on 23 January 2013 2013)
head of government:
President of the Government Harold MARTIN (since 3 March 2011); note - since 3 March 2011, three different governments of Harold MARTIN have collapsed over the choice of a flag that will be used while it is being decolonized; President Harold MARTIN is head of a caretaker government
cabinet:
Cabinet consisting consists of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the government elected by the members of the Territorial Congress for a five-year term (no term limits); note - last election held on 10 June 2011 (next to be held in June 2016)
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012); represented by High Commissioner Jean-Jacques BROT (since 2 February 2013)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Philippe GERMAINE (since 1 April 2015); Vice President Jean-Louis D'ANGLEBERME (since 1 April 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 10 June 2011 (next to be held in June 2016)
- election results:
- Philippe GERMAINE (Caledonia Together) elected president by Territorial Congress; vote NA
chief of state:
head of government:Harold MARTIN Philippe GERMAINE (since 3 March 2011); note - since 3 March 2011, three different governments of Harold MARTIN have collapsed over the choice of a flag that will be used while it is being decolonized; 1 April 2015); Vice President Harold MARTIN is head of a caretaker government Jean-Louis D'ANGLEBERME (since 1 April 2015)
cabinet:consists of 11 members elected from and by the Territorial Congress(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year term; 5-year term (eligible for a second term); high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the government New Caledonia elected by the Territorial Congress for a five-year 5-year term (no term limits); note - last election last held on 10 June 2011 (next to be held in June 2016)
election results: Philippe GERMAINE (Caledonia Together) elected president by Territorial Congress; vote NA
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012); represented by High Commissioner Thierry LATASTE (since 20 June 2016)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Philippe GERMAINE (since 1 April 2015); Vice President Jean-Louis D'ANGLEBERME (since 1 April 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 10 June 2011 (next to be held in June 2016)
- election results:
- Philippe GERMAINE (Caledonia Together) elected president by Territorial Congress; vote NA
chief of state: President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012); represented by High Commissioner Jean-Jacques BROT Thierry LATASTE (since 2 February 2013) 20 June 2016)
head of government: President of the Government Philippe GERMAINE (since 1 April 2015); Vice President Jean-Louis D'ANGLEBERME (since 1 April 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 10 June 2011 (next to be held in June 2016)
election results: Philippe GERMAINE (Caledonia Together) elected president by Territorial Congress; vote NA
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Thierry LATASTE (since 20 June 2016)
- head of government:
- President of the Government (vacant); Vice President Jean-Louis D'ANGLEBERME (since 1 April 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 10 June 2011 (next to be held in June 2016)
- election results:
- Philippe GERMAINE (Caledonia Together) elected president by Territorial Congress; vote NA
chief of state: President Francois HOLLANDE Emmanuel MACRON (since 15 14 May 2012); 2017); represented by High Commissioner Thierry LATASTE (since 20 June 2016)
head of government: President of the Government Philippe GERMAINE (since 1 April 2015); (vacant); Vice President Jean-Louis D'ANGLEBERME (since 1 April 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 10 June 2011 (next to be held in June 2016)
election results: Philippe GERMAINE (Caledonia Together) elected president by Territorial Congress; vote NA
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Thierry LATASTE (since 20 June 2016)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Philippe GERMAIN (since 1 April 2015); Vice President Jean-Louis D'ANGLEBERME (since 1 April 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 31 August 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
- election results:
- Philippe GERMAIN(Caledonia Together) reelected president by Territorial Congress; vote NA
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Thierry LATASTE (since 20 June 2016)
head of government: President of the Government (vacant); Philippe GERMAIN (since 1 April 2015); Vice President Jean-Louis D'ANGLEBERME (since 1 April 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 10 June 2011 31 August 2017 (next to be held in June 2016) 2022)
election results: Philippe GERMAINE (Caledonia GERMAIN(Caledonia Together) elected reelected president by Territorial Congress; vote NA
The same text in 3 editions, 2019 to 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Laurent PREVOST (since 5 August 2019)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Thierry SANTA (since 9 July 2019);
- Temporary Vice President Gilbert TUIENON (since 9 July 2019);
- note - Temporary Vice President Gilbert TUIENON was elected so that the new government could take over;
- Philippe GERMAIN' s government remained caretaker government until the new government was settled
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 13 June 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
- election results:
- Thierry SANTA elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 votes out of 11
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Thierry LATASTE Laurent PREVOST (since 20 June 2016) 5 August 2019)
head of government: President of the Government Philippe GERMAIN Thierry SANTA (since 1 April 2015); 9 July 2019); Temporary Vice President Jean-Louis D'ANGLEBERME Gilbert TUIENON (since 1 April 2015) 9 July 2019); note - Temporary Vice President Gilbert TUIENON was elected so that the new government could take over; Philippe GERMAIN' s government remained caretaker government until the new government was settled
cabinet: Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 31 August 13 June 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
election results: Philippe GERMAIN(Caledonia Together) reelected Thierry SANTA elected president by Territorial Congress; vote NA Congress with 6 votes out of 11
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Patrice FAURE (since 6 June 2021)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Louis MAPOU (since 22 July 2021); Vice President Isabelle CHAMPMOREAU (since 22 July 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 8 July 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
2021: Louis MAPOU elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 votes out of 11
2019: Thieryy SANTA elected president by Territorial Congress
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Laurent PREVOST Patrice FAURE (since 5 August 2019) 6 June 2021)
head of government: President of the Government Thierry SANTA Louis MAPOU (since 9 22 July 2019); Temporary 2021); Vice President Gilbert TUIENON Isabelle CHAMPMOREAU (since 9 22 July 2019); note - Temporary Vice President Gilbert TUIENON was elected so that the new government could take over; Philippe GERMAIN' s government remained caretaker government until the new government was settled 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 13 June 2017 8 July 2021 (next to be held in 2022) 2026)
election results: Thierry SANTA 2021: Louis MAPOU elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 votes out of 11
2019: Thieryy SANTA elected president by Territorial Congress
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Patrice FAURE (since 6 June 2021)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Louis MAPOU (since 22 July 2021); Vice President Isabelle CHAMPMOREAU (since 22 July 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 8 July 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
2021: Louis MAPOU (PALIKA) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes
2019: Thieryy SANTA (The Republicans) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Patrice FAURE (since 6 June 2021)
head of government: President of the Government Louis MAPOU (since 22 July 2021); Vice President Isabelle CHAMPMOREAU (since 22 July 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 8 July 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
election results:
2021: Louis MAPOU (PALIKA) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 votes out of 11 votes
2019: Thieryy SANTA (The Republicans) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Louise LEFRANC (since 6 February 2023)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Louis MAPOU (since 22 July 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 8 July 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
2021: Louis MAPOU (PALIKA) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes
2019: Thierry SANTA (The Republicans) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Patrice FAURE Louise LEFRANC (since 6 June 2021) February 2023)
head of government: President of the Government Louis MAPOU (since 22 July 2021); Vice President Isabelle CHAMPMOREAU (since 22 July 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 8 July 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
election results:
2021: Louis MAPOU (PALIKA) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes
2019: Thieryy Thierry SANTA (The Republicans) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Jacques BILLANT (since 3 May 2025)
- head of government:
- President of the Government Alcide PONGA (since 8 January 2025)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress
- election/appointment process:
- French president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits)
- most recent election date:
- 8 July 2021
- election results:
2025: Alcide PONGA (The Republicans) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes
2021: Louis MAPOU (PALIKA) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes
- expected date of next election:
- 2026
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Louise LEFRANC Jacques BILLANT (since 6 February 2023) 3 May 2025)
head of government: President of the Government Louis MAPOU Alcide PONGA (since 22 July 2021) 8 January 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congresselections/appointments: election/appointment process: French president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of New Caledonia elected by Territorial Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits); limits)
most recent election last held on date: 8 July 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
election results:2021: Louis MAPOU (PALIKA) 2025: Alcide PONGA (The Republicans) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes2019: Thierry SANTA (The Republicans) 2021: Louis MAPOU (PALIKA) elected president by Territorial Congress with 6 of 11 votes
expected date of next election: 2026
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Central Intelligence Agency. “New Caledonia: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/new-caledonia/executive-branch.