Corsica poll boost to French state
'Poll that changes everything' finds 89% of Corsicans do not want independence but many would like more autonomy.
89% of Corsicans do not want independence for the island, according to a recent poll.
The findings were published in monthly newspaper Corsica which titled the article Le sondage qui change tout 'the poll which changes everything'.
Among those against independence were 59% who still considered themselves nationalists.
Only 10% of the population wanted independence from France.
51% of those surveyed wanted greater powers for local government.
51% placed spending power as their main concern, above questions of nationalism.
89% of Corsicans do not want independence for the island, according to a recent poll.
The findings were published in monthly newspaper Corsica which titled the article Le sondage qui change tout 'the poll which changes everything'.
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Among those against independence were 59% who still considered themselves nationalists.
Only 10% of the population wanted independence from France.
51% of those surveyed wanted greater powers for local government.
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51% placed spending power as their main concern, above questions of nationalism.
The study was carried out by Ifop and involved 503 people crossing a range of ages, professions and sex. Interviews were carried out over the phone or in person.
