Brittany regional president bids for autonomy in wake of Corsica move Local official criticised ‘backward-looking centralism’ and demands parity with the deal promised to Corsica
‘Brexit made Scottish independence and EU re-entry more likely’ Experts in Scotland talk to The Connexion’s Thomas Brent about how Brexit impacts a second independence referendum and why rejoining the EU will take time
Brittany votes to ask for autonomy from France after Corsica statement It is too early to talk about independence but the French government’s concession to ‘consider’ autonomy for Corsica gives Brittany hope for more local power Plea for calm over convicted killer and Corsican nationalist’s funeral Corsican independence militant dies of wounds after prison attack US military parade inspired by Paris's July 14 event
State ‘must now take Corsicans seriously’ Corsicans feel action needs to be taken following their vote for autonomy
Provence also has its independence fight The row between Spain and the regional government of Catalonia has sparked interest in the groups in France that are demanding their independence. From the Pays Basque, Corsica and Brittany – to the less well-known movements in Savoy, Provence and Burgundy.
Half French back regional independence referendums Following Catalan referendum, an online poll found 53% of French people would support independence votes for regions such as Corsica or the Basque Country - as long as violent scenes could be avoided
Edmond Simeoni and the wishes of Corsica Edmond Simeoni, 82, one of the founders of the Corsican nationalist movement, told Connexion the elections in December 2015 were a real shot in the arm for their dreams of autonomy.
Time for an answer to 'the Corsican question' THE ‘CORSICAN question’ - demands for autonomy or independence for the island of Corsica - has long been a thorn in the side of France, and things have come to a head with the second round win in December.