Europe – Page 106 – Prologue Journal

Paris Mayor Swims in Beautified Seine Ahead of Olympic Games

New York Times Anne Hidalgo swam in the cleaned-up waters of the capital’s river, fulfilling a promise that has become a symbol of the Olympic Games that start this month. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/world/europe/paris-mayor-swims-seine-hidalgo-olympics.html

Hiker’s Death Prompts Move to Allow Wider Bear Cull in Romania

New York Times But some experts described the planned cull as excessive and said it would not keep people safe. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/world/europe/romania-bear-kill-hiker-death.html

Heat Wave in Ukraine Further Strains Its Electricity Grid

New York Times To prevent a collapse of the electricity system, crippled by months of Russian attacks, the authorities have imposed rolling blackouts. Experts say it’s a harbinger of what’s to come this winter. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/world/europe/ukraine-heat-wave-electricity.html

How France Blocked the Far Right

New York Times The French had a far-right government before, one that collaborated with the Nazis. When casting ballots even today, that is not an easy thing to forget. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/world/europe/france-left-voters-far-right.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times President Biden’s growing isolation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/briefing/biden-isolation-gaza-strikes.html

Russian Orthodox Church Wages a ‘Holy War’ Against Satanism, and the West

New York Times A battle has erupted in Moldova over its links to the Russian Orthodox Church, seen by many as a tool of Moscow’s influence abroad. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/world/europe/russian-orthodox-church-ukraine-war-moldova.html

A Guide to the King’s Speech: Crown Jewels, Black Rod and a Mace

New York Times When King Charles unveils the new U.K. government’s agenda in Parliament on Wednesday, he will be surrounded by rituals that nod to hundreds of years of history. https://www.nytimes.com/article/kings-speech-uk-parliament.html

To Revitalize Britain’s Economy, a Plan for a Stronger Government Role

New York Times The Labour Party’s economic agenda, like many other programs around the world, puts political leaders more firmly in charge of industrial policy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/business/britain-labour-industrial-policy-economy.html

Pushing Quick End to Ukraine War, Orban Plays Trump’s Messenger to E.U.

New York Times Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary has been on a self-appointed diplomatic mission that aligns with Donald J. Trump’s preferences in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/world/europe/orban-trump-ukraine-war-letter.html

Vaughan Gething, First Minister of Wales, Resigns

New York Times Vaughan Gething became the first minister of the Welsh Parliament in March. But a growing controversy over campaign financing precipitated his decision to step down. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/world/europe/wales-vaughan-gething-resigns.html