Under the accord, three more referendum votes, on whether to remain a special collectivity of France or become an independent state, have been held.
The Nouméa Accord permitted a final referendum to be held, voted for by the Congress of New Caledonia.
[1][2] Under the Nouméa Accord, France has continued to control the military, foreign policy, immigration, the police and the currency.
[3][4] The following people signed the Nouméa Accord on 5 May 1998: A popular consultation for approval was organised in New Caledonia on Sunday, 8 November 1998.
The following political figures and parties called for a "yes" vote: The "no" side featured: Results of referendum Approuvez-vous l'Accord sur la Nouvelle-Calédonie signé à Nouméa le 5 Mai 1998?