Europe – Page 121 – Prologue Journal

Greece’s Six-Day Workweek: What to Know

New York Times The country, which already has the European Union’s longest average workweek, wants to add another day in some cases, bucking a growing business trend. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/world/europe/greece-six-day-workweek.html

Why More French Youth Are Voting for the Far Right

New York Times Most young people in France usually don’t vote or they back the left. That is still true, but support has surged for the far right, whose openly racist past can feel to them like ancient history. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/world/europe/france-far-right-youth-vote.html

This English Naval City is a Bellwether Seat. How Do Voters Feel?

New York Times As voters began casting their ballots in a pivotal U.K. election, many in the southern English city of Portsmouth expressed disillusionment over what they see as national and local decline. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/world/europe/uk-election-voters.html

First African-Born Member of German Parliament Won’t Seek Re-election

New York Times Karamba Diaby, whose 2013 victory was considered a win for equality, cited time with his family as a main reason for stepping down. But he and his office have been the targets of death threats and arson. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/world/europe/germany-parliament-african-karamba-diaby.html

Europe Tells China’s Carmakers: Get Ready to Pay Tariffs

New York Times The European Union took the next step toward collecting heavy tariffs on electric vehicles, ahead of a final decision in October. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/business/european-union-china-ev-tariffs.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Britain votes in a long-awaited election. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/briefing/britain-election-biden-campaign.html

As Britain Votes, Change Is in the Air. Optimism, Not So Much.

New York Times The Labour Party is projected to sweep out the Conservatives after 14 years. But it would then inherit a “legacy of ashes.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/world/europe/uk-election-labour-conservatives.html

What Makes the U.K. Exit Poll Special

New York Times The first indication of results on British election nights has earned an unusual amount of trust. Those behind it say that’s down to a big decision 20 years ago. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/world/europe/uk-election-exit-poll.html

Jay Slater’s Disappearance on Tenerife Spurs Online Sleuths and Speculation

New York Times Jay Slater disappeared on the Spanish island of Tenerife last month. His whereabouts sparked intense online speculation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/03/world/europe/jay-slater-missing-tenerife.html

Israeli Air Base Is Linked to GPS ‘Spoofing’ Attacks

New York Times Misleading satellite signals have disrupted thousands of civilian flights. GPS, once considered navigation’s gold standard, is now vulnerable. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/03/world/europe/an-israeli-air-base-is-a-source-of-gps-spoofing-attacks-researchers-say.html