Europe – Page 115 – Prologue Journal

Monday Briefing

New York Times The left surges in French elections. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/08/briefing/france-elections-israel-protests-biden.html

5 Takeaways From France’s Snap Election

New York Times It was a day of big surprises in France, with the left surging unexpectedly, the far right falling far short of expectations and the question of who will be the next prime minister still unclear. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/08/world/europe/france-election-key-takeaways.html

Viktor Orban, Hungary’s Leader, Meets With Xi in China After Talks With Putin

New York Times Mr. Orban said his visit to Beijing was part of a “peace mission” for Ukraine. But both leaders want to offset Western power. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/world/asia/orban-hungary-china-xi.html

How the Far-Right National Rally Did in France’s Elections

New York Times The party fell short of expectations but had captured its highest number of National Assembly seats. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/world/europe/france-election-results-national-rally.html

France’s campaign season was marred by racist attacks and violent acts.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/world/europe/france-election-racism-violence.html

France’s New Popular Front Was Formed to Keep Far Right From Power

New York Times The left-wing alliance includes the divisive Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a combative politician who has been accused of antisemitism. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/world/europe/france-election-new-popular-front-far-right.html

French Election Yields Deadlock as Left Surges and Far Right Comes Up Short

New York Times The outcome left no party with an absolute majority and France bracing for potential political paralysis. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/world/europe/france-election-results-left-surges.html

France Could Be Headed for Political Gridlock After Election

New York Times Experts said the country could be headed for months of political instability, with the National Assembly divided into three major blocs that appear unable to work with the others. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/world/europe/france-election-political-gridlock.html

Here Are the Key Players in France’s 2024 Election

New York Times The vote has turned into a race between the two main opponents of President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party: the far-right National Rally and the New Popular Front, a left-wing coalition. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/world/europe/france-election-key-players.html

The Windmills Are Back Up on the Moulin Rouge

New York Times The Paris landmark has completed its restoration after the blades fell off this spring — and just in time for the Summer Olympic Games to begin. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/07/world/europe/paris-windmills-moulin-rouge.html