More than 200 years have passed, why has the powerful France been unable to handle Corsica?

The main reason is that France has not made Corsica rich.

Corsica's constant troubles and demands for independence and autonomy are France's greatest failures. Then, why did France rule Corsica for 250 years? Why didn't France absorb Corsica and make it independent to this day? There are three main reasons. Corsicans have a history of more than 2000 years. In the long history, although Corsica has been ruled by foreign countries, it has always maintained its own national characteristics. It also has its own language, and its cultural background is very profound, even deeper than the French culture and nation. In this regard, it is difficult for France to absorb Corsica quickly. Although France has been vigorously promoting French in Corsica, Corsica still maintains its own language and national characteristics. This is the most basic reason why France is uncertain about Corsica.

Corsica is closest to Italy, near Sardinia. Corsica has long been ruled by Italy. Therefore, the national characteristics, living habits and language of Corsica are similar to those of Italy. Italy has the greatest influence, and Italian and Corsican can almost communicate directly. Therefore, after France ruled Corsica, Corsica was still deeply influenced by Italy and its relationship with Italy became closer and closer. As a result, Corsicans like Italy, and Italy has done bad things. Corsica and France have many contradictions. This is also an important reason why Italy participated in World War II and Germany. As a result, this country is very strong. Corsica is the largest island in Italy and it is difficult to be absorbed.

In fact, if an occupied place can get rich quickly and live a good life, then no one will want independence like Corsica. France did not treat Corsica fairly, making Corsica the poorest province in France after 250 years. Per capita GDP is much lower than that of France, and the unemployment rate is very high. After World War II, France also immigrated to Corsica in large numbers, accepted the French returning from the colonies and confiscated a lot of land, which made Corsica very dissatisfied. Therefore, poverty and poor economic conditions make it difficult for Corsica to integrate into France, and the French are unwilling to marry Corsica, which makes it difficult for Corsica to be assimilated. Today, independence is the key.