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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

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Plea for calm over convicted killer and Corsican nationalist’s funeral

Yvan Colonna, who was serving a life term for murdering Corsica's top official, is to be buried today. The island’s regional council flew flags at half mast over his death

Corsican independence militant dies of wounds after prison attack

Yvan Colonna was serving a life sentence for murdering former prefect Claude Érignac when he was attacked by another inmate on March 2

US military parade inspired by Paris's July 14 event

Planned celebrations in Washington DC, dubbed by US President Donald Trump as a 'Salute to America', have proved controversial

Reasonable rebels

A closer look at the implications of Corsica's decision for autonomy

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.

Independence

Brittany regional president bids for autonomy in wake of Corsica move

‘Brexit made Scottish independence and EU re-entry more likely’

Brittany votes to ask for autonomy from France after Corsica statement

Plea for calm over convicted killer and Corsican nationalist’s funeral

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Major recall of dry pet food across France over salmonella risk

Profile of retirees in France and their pensions (with comparison to UK and US)

Corsican independence militant dies of wounds after prison attack

US military parade inspired by Paris's July 14 event

Reasonable rebels

State ‘must now take Corsicans seriously’

Provence also has its independence fight

Half French back regional independence referendums

Edmond Simeoni and the wishes of Corsica

Time for an answer to 'the Corsican question'