Caledonian Union

Caledonian Union
Union calédonienne
LeaderDaniel Goa
Deputy LeaderPierre-Chanel Tutugoro
FoundedJanuary 1953 (de facto)
May 13, 1956 (1956-05-13) (first congress)
HeadquartersNouméa
IdeologySeparatism
Melanesian socialism
Christian left
Autonomism (until 1977)

Anti-imperialism
Left-wing nationalism
Political positionCentre-left
National affiliationDemocratic and Republican Left group
ColoursGreen
Seats in the Congress
9 / 54
Seats in the South Province
2 / 40
Seats in the North Province
9 / 22
Seats in the Loyalty Islands Province
6 / 14
Party flag
Website
http://unioncaledonienne.com/

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.[1]

  1. ^ In the legislative elections of May 9, 2004, the party won 11.9 % of the popular vote, and 7 out of 54 seats in the Territorial Congress.