Europe – Page 111 – Prologue Journal

After French Election, Voters Are Resigned to Cost-of-Living Crisis

New York Times France’s parliamentary elections were intended to bring change, but many fear the political gridlock means their struggle to pay bills will continue. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/business/france-elections-voter-discontent.html

Russia Vows ‘Military Response’ to U.S. Missile Deployments in Germany

New York Times The U.S. and Germany announced episodic deployments of longer-range American missiles in Germany starting in 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/us-germany-missiles-russia.html

Apple Settles E.U. Case by Opening Its Payment Service to Rivals

New York Times Customers in Europe may see an influx of new apps and services for making tap-and-go purchases. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/business/apple-european-union-antitrust.html

Covering of Spire of Rouen Cathedral in France Catches Fire

New York Times The cause of the blaze at the cathedral in Rouen, France, whose facade Claude Monet depicted dozens of times, was unknown. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/france-fire-rouen-cathedral.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times A major declaration by NATO. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/briefing/nato-china-biden-macron.html

France is Busing Homeless Immigrants Out of Paris Before the Olympics

New York Times The government promised housing elsewhere. We followed the buses and found a desperate situation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/france-is-busing-homeless-immigrants-out-of-paris-before-the-olympics.html

Macron Ends His Silence, Calling for ‘a Broad Gathering’ That Would Split the Left

New York Times In an open letter to the French people, he rejects any role for the far left France Unbowed party, setting the stage for a heated showdown. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/world/europe/macron-france-letter-left-split.html

Kremlin Critic Vladimir Kara-Murza Is ‘Stable’ in Prison Hospital, Lawyer Says

New York Times Vladimir Kara-Murza’s legal representatives said they were denied access to their client in a remote Siberian penal colony for six days. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/world/europe/kara-murza-russia-prison.html

U.K. Police Searching for Man Suspected of Killing 3 Women With Crossbow

New York Times The women died at the scene near London on Tuesday, the police said. The BBC identified the victims as the wife and children of one of its commentators. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/world/europe/crossbow-attack-uk-manhunt.html

Squirt Guns and ‘Go Home’ Signs: Barcelona Residents Take Aim at Tourists

New York Times Locals confronted visitors to the Catalan capital in a whimsical (but very serious) demonstration against mass tourism and housing shortages. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/world/europe/barcelona-tourism-squirt-guns.html