Macron supports limited autonomy for Corsica within French Republic

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed support for granting autonomy to Corsica "within the French Republic," but emphasized that any devolved powers must be agreed upon with the French state. Macron set a six-month deadline for the government and Corsican political parties to reach a consensus on a proposed revision to the Constitution. Corsican nationalists, some of whom advocate for independence, have long called for greater powers and recognition of Corsican as an official language. However, these demands remain sensitive in France, where unity and national identity are prioritized.