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00:11 It was a historic day on the island of Beauty, Corsica, when the French President Emmanuel
00:18 Macron spoke a moving speech in front of the regional assembly in Ajaccio.
00:22 A bold gesture, a hand stretched towards autonomy.
00:25 Macron, in an momentum of reconciliation, proposed a progressive step towards limited
00:30 autonomy at the elected assembly of Corsica.
00:33 This speech, which was saluted by some as a step towards independence, raised
00:38 crucial questions regarding the realization of this autonomy.
00:41 Macron suggested the possibility of modifying the French constitution to accommodate the
00:46 specificities of Corsica, while ensuring that it would not be an autonomy against the
00:50 state, but rather an autonomy for Corsica within the Republic.
00:54 Corsica, the Mediterranean, has a complex history with France dating back to 1768.
01:01 However, the independence aspirations have lasted, with generations of activists
01:06 fighting for their cause despite sometimes brutal repression.
01:09 The troubles of last year, triggered by the assassination of the independent activist
01:14 Ivan Colonna, have accentuated tensions and have led to indisciplined demonstrations.
01:19 In his proposal, Macron avoided clearly defining the specific powers that Corsica
01:25 could obtain within the framework of this autonomy.
01:27 However, he promised the submission of a "constitutional and organic text" in the
01:32 next six months, thus opening the way to intense discussions within the regional assembly.
01:36 Among the crucial points raised by Corsican nationalists is the autonomous legislative
01:42 power and the status of resident, a demand that has been blocked by Macron.
01:46 In addition, the elevation of Corsica to the rank of official language and the inclusion
01:50 of the Corsican people as a specific entity in the constitution were also key
01:54 demands , arousing heated and passionate debates.
01:56 Macron also promised to promote bilingualism by encouraging the teaching of the Corsican
02:02 language in public schools.
02:03 An important cultural gesture, underlining the linguistic and cultural richness of Corsica.
02:09 However, the concrete details on how this would be implemented are still vague.
02:14 While the French president clearly expressed his desire to work towards a solution
02:19 that respects the specificities of Corsica, the challenges remain immense.
02:23 Modifying the French constitution requires the approval of the Parliament of Paris, a
02:28 complex step that will require skilled negotiations and compromises on both sides.
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