Femu a Corsica opposes participation in meeting

Femu a Corsica, a major political party in Corsica, has called on members of Fà Populu Inseme and other elected officials not to attend a meeting organized by the French Government. This decision follows the party’s reaffirmation of its stance, first declared on October 28, regarding the autonomy process in Corsica.

Extraordinary session set for November 4

The Corsican Assembly is set to hold an extraordinary session on November 4 to discuss the future of the autonomy process after the recent Senate vote. Femu a Corsica’s call for non-participation comes just two days before this important meeting.

Focus on political agreement and constitutional process

The party has urged the French Government to clarify its intentions regarding the autonomy process, particularly concerning the constitutional drafting project from the Beauvau process. Femu a Corsica insists that discussions must be approached politically before turning to technical or legal matters.

Key demands for Corsican autonomy

Femu a Corsica emphasized that any discussions must address core elements of the political agreement reached at the end of the Beauvau process. These include recognizing Corsica as a distinct people in the constitution, implementing a resident status, making Corsican the co-official language, and granting fiscal and legislative autonomy.

Deadlock and possible outcomes

The party outlined two possible paths forward: either a parliamentary majority supports the political agreement and translates it into law, or a conflict arises between Corsican representatives and the French Parliament, potentially leading to a referendum in Corsica. The party plans to discuss these options with other nationalist groups and active political forces.

Strategic Committee meeting in Paris

Femu a Corsica is aware of the French Government’s plan to hold a “Strategic Committee” meeting in Paris on November 9. The party has decided not to participate in this meeting, which was unilaterally announced by the Government, and will instead reaffirm its position during the Corsican Assembly session on November 4. The party ends its statement with the phrase “A lotta cuntinueghja,” meaning “The struggle continues.”