France’s new influence registry: A model for transparency against foreign interference

The introduction of a foreign-linked influence activities national registry in France is a definitive step to addressing fears of under the carpet lobbying and political interference. The project, which comes into force in October 2025, codifies the provision of influence operations that are conducted by non-European Union actors. The High Authority on the Transparency in […]
France wins court challenge: Legal victory advances migrant deportations under UK-France deal

Later in July 2025, the UK-France one in, one out agreement is an example of a strategic reaction to the continued irregular migration across the English Channel. Under the framework, the United Kingdom is allowed to send back one undocumented migrant to France as a result of every asylum seeker it consents to obtain via […]