Europe – Page 132 – Prologue Journal

The Nation Resurgent, and Borders, Too

New York Times In France, as in the United States, feelings harden against immigrants, and President Emmanuel Macron and President Biden take note. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/23/world/europe/the-nation-resurgent-and-borders-too.html

The Man Softening the Ground for an Extremist Germany

New York Times Björn Höcke has done more than take the far right into the mainstream. He is tilting the mainstream toward the far right. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/23/world/europe/germany-extremism-hocke-afd-nazi.html

Celebrating the Solstice at Stonehenge

New York Times To celebrate the celestial event, the ropes come down at the ancient monument, and visitors spend the night to greet the sunrise. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/22/travel/stonehenge-solstice-celebration.html

Why Turkey Is Euro 2024’s Second Home Team

New York Times A soccer championship has doubled as a test of identity for millions of Germans with Turkish roots. For many, picking one team to support was an easy decision. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/22/world/europe/european-championship-euros-germany-turkey.html

Pope’s Anti-Gay Slur Lays Bare Church’s Contradictions

New York Times The pope used homophobic slang and cautioned prelates about admitting gay men into seminaries. But ordination has also long been a refuge for gay faithful. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/22/world/europe/pope-slur-church-lgbtq.html

Anthony O’Reilly, Flashy Irish Tycoon Who Led Heinz Company, Dies at 88

New York Times He found success on the rugby pitch and in boardrooms, building a media empire and boosting Heinz’s profits. He declared bankruptcy after his ventures buckled in the global financial crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/business/anthony-oreilly-dead.html

Ángeles Flórez Peón, Spanish Civil War’s Last Militiawoman, Dies at 105

New York Times She was revered as an essential guardian of the country’s memory of war and repression long after the Franco dictatorship. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/world/europe/angeles-florez-peon-dead.html

Oil Projects Must Consider Full Climate Impact, Top U.K. Court Rules

New York Times Previously, local council and planning groups in Britain had to weigh only the planet-warming emissions from their own operations. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/world/europe/uk-supreme-court-oil-ruling.html

Euro 2024: Success of Albania and Others Yields Euros for All of Europe

New York Times Eastern European countries who have in recent years lagged behind their continent’s bigger names are having their day in the sun in Germany. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/world/europe/euro-2024-albania.html

As Ukraine Expands Military Draft, Some Men Go Into Hiding

New York Times Fearful that conscription is a one-way ticket to bloody trench warfare, the men spend their days holed up at home to avoid draft officers who roam the streets. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/world/europe/ukraine-war-draft-dodgers-conscription.html