Corsica’s push for greater autonomy within the French Republic faces a key test in the Senate. A committee will begin reviewing the constitutional reform on 21 October, ahead of plenary debates. The proposal, already approved by the National Assembly in June, would recognise Corsica’s distinct historical, linguistic and cultural identity. It would also allow local authorities to adapt certain French laws. Defence, foreign policy and justice would remain under the control of Paris. Muriel Jourda, head of the Senate’s Law Commission and the bill’s rapporteur, is visiting the island to meet local representatives.