The Corsican economic community is preparing for the 2027 presidential election by highlighting its concerns and seeking to influence the political agenda. On Friday, the MEDEF Corsica, a business association representing local entrepreneurs, organized a debate in the Great Gallery of the Palais Fesch in Ajaccio. The event brought together representatives from six political parties to discuss key economic and social challenges facing the island. The goal was to align political priorities with the realities of Corsican businesses and the needs of the territory. Participants included François-Xavier Ceccoli, a member of parliament affiliated with the Republicans; Robin De Mari, from the Corsican coordination of La France insoumise; Jean-Baptiste Luccioni, mayor of Pietrosella and a Socialist Party representative; Laurent Marcangeli, a National Assembly member and leader of the Horizons & Independents group; Jean-Charles Orsucci, mayor of Bonifacio and a spokesperson for Gabriel Attal; and Christophe Versini, a delegate for the National Rally in Corsica. The discussions centered on major economic themes such as taxation, public debt, administrative procedures, employment, employee housing, transport, energy, and the succession of businesses. A national survey conducted by MEDEF with the polling firm OpinionWay revealed that 82% of business leaders across France, including 400 in Corsica, are pessimistic about the impact of the next president's economic policies on their operations. The main concerns were high taxes and fees, complex administrative processes, unstable regulations, and a lack of economic clarity. In Corsica, these issues are compounded by unique challenges that make the local economy more vulnerable. Jean-Louis Albertini, president of MEDEF Corsica, warned that the health of Corsican businesses is deteriorating and becoming more fragile. He pointed out that the island's insularity increases production costs, limits access to supplies, and reduces business competitiveness. Albertini suggested that granting Corsica a special tax status could help address these structural disadvantages. The event also featured the release of a study on employee housing in Corsica, conducted by the Enterritoires Institute for MEDEF Corsica. The study proposed 26 solutions to improve access to housing and reduce recruitment difficulties. These include building homes near workplaces, using available land, returning vacant homes to the market, promoting annual rental agreements, and supporting real estate projects led by businesses. Albertini emphasized the urgency of addressing housing, noting that a significant portion of the housing stock is made up of second homes, with few homes available for local workers. He advocated for controlled development that balances economic needs with the protection of the natural environment and ensures housing is closer to employment centers. This initiative is part of MEDEF Corsica's broader "Corsica 2030" strategy, which aims to create a sustainable economic development model for the island. Key areas of focus include housing, transportation, taxation, energy, diversification of economic activities, and workforce training. MEDEF Corsica, which represents over 300 companies and six professional federations employing more than 17,500 people, hopes that the concerns raised by local businesses will be reflected in future economic policies.