Corsican autonomy is expected to become a topic in the presidential campaign.

Corsica's autonomy status could well become a central theme of the next presidential election. Supported by Emmanuel Macron , this proposal is currently under review in Parliament. The Isle of Beauty finds itself at the heart of a political debate that extends far beyond its shores. Just months before the election, the issue is dividing the ranks of the members of Parliament, while enjoying widespread support on the island itself.

A legislative path strewn with pitfalls

The bill to enshrine Corsican autonomy in the Constitution had passed a significant first step in the National Assembly last June. Parliamentary debates began in mid-June, and the bill cleared its first legislative hurdle a week later. But the approaching presidential election is complicating matters.

The future of the project remains uncertain. While the government initiative enjoys presidential support, it has become a focal point of political tensions in Paris. The 2027 campaign risks transforming this technical issue into a dividing line between candidates. Island autonomy is becoming an ideological marker that each side will have to clarify in the coming months.