The true beginning of this story dates back to 1933, with the arrival of the first German refugees at the Italian border ... its advantageous position above Monaco and the Mediterranean.

alleging that it tricked his relatives out of succeeding to the throne of Monaco. Count Louis de Causans, 44, says that early in the 20th Century France changed the succession rules to thwart a ...

France wants to increase funding for Frontex, Europe’s border control agency, and ensure border guards. It will raise the issue in the European Council on Friday 27 June. EURACTIV France reports.