French President Emmanuel Macron convened a summit in Paris on July 2, 2025, aimed at resolving the ongoing political and social crisis in New Caledonia, a year after deadly riots erupted over voting rights. The summit brings together loyalist and independentist leaders, as well as political and economic stakeholders, to negotiate a comprehensive agreement that would establish a renewed institutional framework and promote economic and social reconstruction in the archipelago. This initiative follows the unsuccessful talks previously led by former Prime Minister Manuel Valls. Macron's administration views the summit as a critical opportunity to break the political deadlock and chart a more stable and prosperous future for New Caledonia. The event has been described as a "last chance" effort to avoid further instability and potential implosion of the territory's governance. French senators, including Patrick Mignola and Georges Naturel, have expressed hopes that the summit will yield an agreement capable of revitalizing the local economy. The talks remain uncertain, with some questioning the format's effectiveness, but the French government emphasizes the urgency of reaching a political accord.