Defending Identity: Good Enough for the Corsicans, but Not for the French
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Defending Identity: Good Enough for the Corsicans, but Not for the French
The French government is preparing to embark on a reform of Corsica’s status and its place within the Republic. The small island has a strong identity and has long been calling for greater autonomy—and, for some, even independence. By taking this path, a twofold risk is emerging: one feared by the Left—that of an overemphasis on identity, history, and culture to the detriment of the sacred Republic—and the other by the Right—that of an erosion o…
The draft constitutional law "for an autonomous Corsica within the Republic" is to be discussed in public session at the National Assembly, from Tuesday 16 June. A major step for Gilles Simeoni, the strong man of the island who dedicated his life to Corsican nationalism.
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the deputies began the examination of the very explosive draft constitutional law for an autonomous Corsica within the Republic. But, to understand it, it is necessary to go back in time. A free media thanks to its readers We made the choice of a model without paywall, nor advertising.If the monthly objective is achieved, the media remains fully accessible to all.Your support makes it possible to make this possible.Bec…
The bill examined by the deputies gives the island powers to adapt and set standards. The scope of powers redefines the anti-mafia collectives. Legalist Benjamin Morel sees it as the introduction of "racism" and "discrimination" in the Constitution.
By Thibault de VarenneThe National Assembly has been considering since Tuesday 16 June a draft constitutional law "for an autonomous Corsica within the Republic". The text, tabled in late April and adopted in committee at the beginning of the month, would include in the Constitution a special status for the island, a power to adapt the laws, a new article carved for it alone. @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Gloock&family=Ou…
The constitutional debate on Corsica's autonomy begins this Tuesday in the National Assembly, between MPs who support greater powers of derogation for the island, and those who fear a fracture in the Republic. Marine Le Pen, leader of the RN, specifies his position on the micro ofRCFM.
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