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Maxime Carlot KormanPrime Minister, Acting President, Speaker of the Parliament of Vanuatu.
Date of Birth: 01.01.1942
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Content:
- Early Life and Political Ascent
- Premiership and Foreign Policy
- Dismissal and Return to Power
- Founding of the Republican Party and Cabinet Positions
- Allegations of Corruption
- Acquittal and Candidacy for Prime Minister
- Speaker of Parliament and Acting President
Maxime Carlot Korman: A Prime Minister, President, and Speaker of Vanuatu
Early Life and Political Ascent
Maxime Carlot Korman, born in 1942, entered politics after Vanuatu's independence from France in 1980. As a member of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), he held various cabinet positions, including Minister of Foreign Affairs (1993-1995).
Premiership and Foreign Policy
In 1991, Korman became Vanuatu's Prime Minister. His premiership marked a shift in foreign policy. Unlike his predecessors, he opposed support for Kanak independence in New Caledonia and a nuclear-free Pacific zone. He also pursued closer ties with France and opposed cooperation with radical regimes.
Dismissal and Return to Power
In 1995, Korman was overthrown as Prime Minister by dissident UMP politician Serge Vohor. However, within two months, Korman regained sufficient parliamentary support to reinstate himself as Prime Minister. In 1996, he was again ousted by Vohor.
Founding of the Republican Party and Cabinet Positions
Korman subsequently left the UMP and founded the Vanuatu Republican Party (VRP). In 2004, he became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport in Vohor's government. However, he was forced to resign after a national coalition was formed.
Allegations of Corruption
In 2007, Korman and his son were accused of corruption involving land deals in Port Vila and Santo. Despite denying the allegations, he was removed from his position as Minister of Infrastructure and Public Utilities in 2005.
Acquittal and Candidacy for Prime Minister
In 2008, Korman was acquitted of corruption charges. In the 2008 general election, he unsuccessfully ran for Prime Minister.
Speaker of Parliament and Acting President
In 2009, Korman was elected Speaker of Parliament. Following the resignation of President Kalkot Mataskelekele, Korman became Acting President from August 18 to September 2, 2009.
