Caledonian Union
The Caledonian Union (French: Union calédonienne, UC) is a pro-independence and the oldest political party in New Caledonia. In the latest legislative elections of May 10, 2009, the party won around 11.65% of the popular vote, and 9 out of 54 seats in the Territorial Congress.
Caledonian Union Union calédonienne | |
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| Leader | Daniel Goa |
| Deputy Leader | Pierre-Chanel Tutugoro |
| Founded | January 1953 (de facto) May 13, 1956 (first congress) |
| Headquarters | Nouméa |
| Ideology | Separatism Melanesian socialism Christian left |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Colours | Green |
| Seats in the Congress | 9 / 54
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| Seats in the South Province | 2 / 40
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| Seats in the North Province | 9 / 22
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| Seats in the Loyalty Islands Province | 6 / 14
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| http://unioncaledonienne.com/ | |
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