Europe – Page 104 – Prologue Journal

E.C.B. Leaves Rates Unchanged but Keeps Door Open for September

New York Times The central bank left its key deposit rate at 3.75 percent as inflation in the eurozone is expected to fluctuate throughout the rest of the year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/business/european-central-bank-interest-rates.html

Von der Leyen Secures Second E.U. Term, but It’s a New World Out There

New York Times The German conservative, a steadfast U.S. ally, gained European Parliament approval to lead the European Commission for another five years. She’ll face tumult at home and abroad. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/world/europe/european-commission-von-der-leyen.html

Ukraine Loses Hard-Won Position Near Dnipro River in the South

New York Times Soldiers and military analysts said an operation to establish a foothold on the river’s Russian-controlled eastern bank was bloody and hard to justify. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/world/europe/ukraine-war-dnipro-river.html

Why Levan Akin Won’t Show His New Movie ‘Crossing’ in Georgia

New York Times The director Levan Akin is worried that his latest film, “Crossing,” will inflame tensions around L.G.B.T. visibility in the post-Soviet nation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/movies/crossing-levan-akin-georgia-lgbt.html

French Lawmakers Will Vote to Elect New National Assembly President

New York Times Lawmakers gathered for the first time since an election produced a deadlocked Parliament to elect a new president of the National Assembly. It was unclear who would come out on top. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/world/europe/france-parliament-assembly.html

Evan Gershkovich, Wall Street Journal Reporter, Returns to Court in Russia

New York Times The hearing was the second in the espionage trial of Mr. Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal. The United States and The Journal have strongly rejected the charge against him. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-court-russia.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/briefing/biden-covid-trump-assassin.html

Marine Tondelier, the ‘Other Marine’ of French Politics, Hits Back

New York Times Marine Tondelier, leader of the Green Party, helped bring the left together to win France’s parliamentary elections. Now can she help keep it from falling apart? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/world/europe/france-green-party-marine-tondelier.html

Marine Tondelier, the Other ‘Marine’ of French Politics, Hits Back

As Clouds Gather Over Europe, Leaders Seek Unity in Churchill’s Birthplace

New York Times More than 40 European leaders will meet at Blenheim Palace on Thursday. Fears over the continent’s security, and the threat of Russia, will loom large. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/world/europe/europe-leaders-meet-blenheim-palace-uk-starmer.html