Local election results suggest some alliances are better than others

The EU’s longest serving leader wants to convince voters that Hungary’s biggest threat is Kyiv

Judge hands out suspended sentence and fine for gross negligence after partner froze to death

Could the Rassemblement National win the presidential election in 2027? Victor Mallet’s new book argues their confidence is justified

The charismatic Jordan Bardella is meant to be National Rally’s plan B. Many believe he might be better than plan A

Given America’s threats, China’s economic power and Russia’s expansionism, greater cooperation is necessary for both Brussels and Westminster

The First Lady said she was not “attacking a cause” in her comments about feminist activists

President’s decision to bring in military service comes after moves by Poland and Germany to confront Kremlin menace

There is anger over a sex doll scandal and perceived threats to French culture

Despite all the evidence and having the suspects in custody, detectives are none the wiser about the haul's location

The robbery happened in broad daylight and took just seven minutes

The only man to challenge his sentence has lost his appeal. But campaigners fear old attitudes remain in place

Incredulity at convicted man’s claim that victim’s husband tricked him into raping her, despite evidence

Public trust in politicians was already at rock-bottom in a country on its seventh prime minister in eight years

Andrew Hussey’s Fractured France paints a picture of a country tearing itself apart. But the nation’s divisions are deep in its DNA

The country’s PM has lost a confidence vote, toppling his government – but what comes next may be shaped online

An audacious decision by the prime minister means trouble in the Élysée

Despite sanctions and flagging growth, Russian economy remains relatively stable

In 1988, Dulcie September said she had uncovered illegal arms deals between France and South Africa. Days later she was dead

A report accuses prime minster François Bayrou of failing to act over the depravity of Bétharram