French Government Boosts Corsica's Transport Budget by 50 Million Euros to Support Island Connectivity

The French government announced on November 29, 2025, a significant increase of 50 million euros in funding to support Corsica's transport continuity program. This increase, confirmed by Minister Françoise Gatel, will raise the total budget for territorial continuity to 237 million euros by 2026, aiming to mitigate challenges caused by the island's insularity and rising fuel costs.

The measure, intended to address growing traffic and inflationary pressures on transport, is slated for approval by the Senate during the budget law's second part examination. The National Assembly's finance committee had previously approved an additional 60 million euros to the budget proposal at the end of October. This financial boost demonstrates the government's commitment to easing Corsica's mobility challenges amid higher living costs.

Beyond transport funding, the Corsican Assembly has authorized contracts with Air Corsica and Volotea to subsidize tourist arrivals, targeting 250,000 travelers annually through 12 air routes outside peak seasons, fostering year-round tourism. Meanwhile, Gilles Simeoni, president of Corsica's executive council, indicated that constitutional autonomy discussions for the island, delayed by budget deliberations, could resume in early 2026.

This package of measures reflects a coordinated governmental effort to sustain Corsica's economy, enhance connectivity, and address the unique logistical difficulties faced by the island population.