Ioana Plesea

is an independent Romanian journalist based in Paris. She reports on stories that are found at the intersection of social, political and environmental issues.

Articles

Cover for: Grand Paris eviction

Touted as Europe’s largest infrastructure project, the Grand Paris Express promises better connectivity and improved public transport for the French capital. However, for Roma squatters and slum residents, the colossal project has meant forced evictions and further exclusion from society. With the Paris Olympics right around the corner, the trend has only worsened.