Corsican Nationalists Sweep Elections in Bid for More Autonomy From France The nationalists are not seeking full independence — yet. The vote centered on issues such as amnesty for political prisoners and the recognition of Corsican as an official language. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Helicopter Crash on Great Barrier Reef Kills 2 American TouristsTurkish Media Group Bought by Pro-Government ConglomerateNicolas Sarkozy, Ex-President of France, Faces Corruption Charges Over Libyan CashAfter Months of Acrimony, Baghdad Strikes Deal With KurdsTrump Says Getting Tough on Chinese Trade Will Empower U.S. He Risks the Opposite.Palestinian Teenager Who Slapped Israeli Soldier Gets 8 Months in Prison