Europe – Page 123 – Prologue Journal

In Ukraine War, A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots

New York Times Driven by the war with Russia, many Ukrainian companies are working on a major leap forward in the weaponization of consumer technology. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/technology/ukraine-war-ai-weapons.html

Netherlands Gets a New Government: What You Need to Know

New York Times The country has sworn in its first far-right government and is trying a new approach after nearly 14 years of Mark Rutte’s leadership. That could have broad implications for the nation and its standing in Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/world/europe/netherlands-government-wilders-rutte.html

Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary Visits Ukraine

New York Times Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, who has resisted European military and financial aid for Ukraine, traveled to the country to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/world/europe/orban-hungary-ukraine-zelensky.html

Keir Starmer Is on the Cusp of Power in the U.K.

New York Times The Labour leader still struggles with the “performative side” of British politics, even as he has pulled his party to the center. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/world/europe/keir-starmer-uk-election.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/briefing/trump-ruling-france-gaza.html

Alert Level Raised at U.S. Bases in Europe Over Russian Threats

New York Times Officials said there was no specific intelligence about possible Russian attacks on American bases, but Moscow has made vague threats over Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons on its territory. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/us/politics/us-bases-alert-level-russia.html

Palestinian Fighters in West Bank Seek to Emulate Hamas in Gaza

New York Times In the towns of Tulkarm and Jenin, armed militants are flocking to more hard-line factions, such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad, while the Israeli military tries to rein them in. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/world/middleeast/palestinian-fighters-west-bank.html

France’s Snap Election: Here Is What’s at Stake

New York Times The far-right National Rally won big in the first round of voting. Just how big will not be clear until after runoffs are held on July 7. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/world/europe/france-election-national-rally.html

The Center Collapses in France, Leaving Macron Marooned

New York Times Squeezed by the far-right National Rally party and the left, President Emmanuel Macron faces a country that may prove ungovernable. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/world/europe/macron-election-national-rally.html

Ukraine Says It Foiled Russian Plot Echoing String of Coup Bids

New York Times While the viability of the plan was not immediately clear, officials said it was a reminder that the Kremlin remained determined to bring down President Volodymyr Zelensky. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/world/europe/ukraine-coup-plot.html