The National Assembly Approves the Principle of Corsica's "Autonomy"
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The text was adopted in first reading with 271 votes in favor, 202 against and 64 abstentions.
On Tuesday, MPs approved a constitutional reform to grant "autonomy within the Republic" to Corsica. The government text provides for the granting of regulatory and legislative powers to Corsica to respond to certain problems in the name of the specificities of the island. A perspective that divides within the political class, and which will then have to pass the test of the Senate. - The National Assembly approves the principle of "autonomy" of…
A majority in the Corsican regional parliament demands autonomy for the island. The French National Assembly now approves a corresponding constitutional reform. But there are still hurdles.
There are still legislative stages to be completed, and MEPs are concerned that this will fuel the self-governing ambitions in Alsace, Brittany, or the Basque Country.
In the autumn, the bill will be considered by the Senate.
France paves the way for more autonomy in Corsica – but remains decisive hurdles.
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