One year after deadly riots over voting rights in New Caledonia, French President Emmanuel Macron convened a summit at the Élysée Palace on July 2, 2025, to address the ongoing political and social crisis in the territory. The summit brought together loyalist and independentist leaders, as well as political and economic stakeholders, in an effort to break the political deadlock and reach a comprehensive agreement on the archipelago's future. The talks follow the failure of previous negotiations led by former Prime Minister Manuel Valls. The summit aims to establish a renewed institutional framework and a plan for economic and social reconstruction. Despite the presence of 2,600 security forces on the islands, tensions remain high, and the outcome of the summit is uncertain amid upcoming local elections. Senators Georges Naturel and Patrick Mignola expressed hope that the summit would lead to an agreement capable of revitalizing the economy and providing stability for New Caledonia.