Emmanuel Macron holds out the prospect of autonomy for Corsica. Macron sees his proposal as a fundamental change in the relationship between Corsica and the French state. For decades, Corsican separatists fought for more independence, often by force. The underground organization FLNC laid down its arms in 2014. They now have a majority in the regional parliament. They are demanding autonomy status for the island, which is part of the French Republic. The president announced that an agreement would be reached within six months to move the project forward.