Category: Europe
France’s Army Is Singing for Ukraine
New York Times The Choir of the French Army will join the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra in Paris to show support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/arts/music/france-army-choir-ukraine-orchestra.html
Read MoreHow Can Europe Reduce Its Military Dependency on the United States?
New York Times With Washington looking toward China, and the possibility of another Trump presidency, Europe should do more for its own defense. Here are four key areas to watch. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/world/europe/nato-europe-military-russia.html
Read MoreFinland Passes Law to Turn Away Asylum Seekers at Border
New York Times The country last year closed all land crossings with Russia, accusing Moscow of trying to weaponize migration. Russian authorities have called the accusations “unsubstantiated.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/world/europe/finland-asylum-russia-border.html
Read MoreU.K. Government Seeks Migration Miracle Worker, Preferably in Uniform
New York Times Britain’s new center-left government is moving quickly to tackle a challenge that bedeviled its predecessors: how to prevent migrants crossing the Channel and break up trafficking gangs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/world/europe/uk-immigration-migrant-crossings.html
Read MoreFriday Briefing
New York Times A solo news conference from President Biden. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/world/europe/biden-conference-gaza-france.html
Read MoreU.K. Government Seeks Migration Miracle Worker, Preferably in Uniform
New York Times Britain’s new center-left government is moving quickly to tackle a challenge that bedeviled its predecessors: how to prevent migrants crossing the Channel and break up trafficking gangs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/world/europe/wanted-a-miracle-worker-on-migration.html
Read MoreAfter France’s Election, the Far Right Is at a Crossroads
New York Times The National Rally’s campaign was marred by controversies that undercut its effort to convince voters that it was ready for power. Now, leaders are asking where the party goes from here. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/france-far-right-bardella-national-rally.html
Read MoreIn Europe, Tactical Voting Was a Big Winner. In the U.S. It Is Harder.
New York Times In France and England, parties worked to limit voters’ choices to avoid splitting votes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/europe-us-tactical-voting.html
Read MoreRussia Places Yulia Navalnaya on Extremist List
New York Times The Russian agency tasked with combating terrorism financing added Yulia Navalnaya to its registry. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/russia-yulia-navalnaya-extremist-list.html
Read MoreGermany to Strip Huawei From Its 5G Networks
New York Times Major telecom companies agreed to stop using critical components made by Chinese companies in their mobile infrastructure by 2029. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/business/huawei-germany-ban.html
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