Europe – Page 142 – Prologue Journal

Friday Briefing

New York Times A $50 billion loan for Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/14/briefing/ukraine-loan-mifepristone-supreme-court.html

Why Even U.K. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Fears He Could Lose This Election

New York Times As chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt also represents a district where his Conservative Party traditionally counts on rock-solid support. Not any more. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/14/world/europe/uk-election-jeremy-hunt.html

Julian Nagelsmann Is the Most Important Man in Germany This Month

New York Times Julian Nagelsmann was hired to win a European Championship on home soil. Can he restore a divided nation’s self-esteem at the same time? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/14/world/europe/germany-euros-nagelsmann.html

Will Biden’s Help for Ukraine Come Fast Enough and Last Long Enough?

New York Times The president signed a 10-year security pact with Ukraine and promised, with E.U. help, a $50 billion loan. But will the money arrive in time to turn the tide, and will the deal outlast the election in November? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/world/europe/g7-biden-ukraine-agreements.html

G7 Leaders Agree on $50 Billion Loan to Ukraine From Frozen Russian Assets

New York Times The agreement comes as Ukraine has been forced to sell some state assets and as the momentum in the war has shifted in favor of Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/world/europe/g7-ukraine-loan-russian-assets.html

Snap Election in France Sets Off a Wild Week of Politics

New York Times President Emmanuel Macron’s sudden call for new parliamentary elections has created chaos on the right and fostered rare unity on the left. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/world/europe/france-snap-election-macron.html

Snap Election in France Sets Off a Wild Week of Politics

Japan Commits $4.5 Billion for Ukraine, Zelensky Says

New York Times The agreement underscores Japan’s efforts to strengthen its security and diplomatic ties with Europe after the full-scale conflict began in 2022. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/world/europe/japan-ukraine-security-zelensky.html

Françoise Hardy, Moody French Pop Star, Dies at 80

New York Times With hit songs and an understated personality, she incarnated a 1960s cool still treasured by the French. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/arts/music/francoise-hardy-dead.html

The Aftermath of a U.K. Cyberattack: Blood Shortages and Delayed Operations

New York Times Several London hospitals, still reeling from a cyberattack last week, have made an urgent plea to medical students to help stem the disruption. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/world/europe/nhs-london-hospital-cyberattack.html