Category: Europe
Tesla’s Nordic Shareholders Seek to Promote Workers’ Rights in Vote
New York Times Tesla mechanics in Sweden have been striking for six months with little movement from their employer. Nordic shareholders hope to change that. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/business/elon-musk-tesla-vote-sweden-norway.html
Read MoreRussian Warships Enter Havana Bay as Part of Planned Exercises
New York Times Experts called the naval exercises routine but also a show of strength as Washington maintains military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/americas/russia-cuba-navy-exercies.html
Read MoreDefiant Macron Predicts Chaos if France Succumbs to Extremes
New York Times The French president called on people of good will to come together to defend the Republic in the snap election he decided to call. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/europe/macron-france-elections.html
Read MoreIn Wake of Election Defeat, Germany’s Olaf Scholz Will Slog On
New York Times Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his governing coalition emerged battered from the vote for the European Parliament. But a snap election seems unlikely. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/europe/election-germany-olaf-scholz.html
Read MoreGreece Closes Schools and Acropolis Amid Heat
New York Times Concerns are also growing for two foreign hikers who have gone missing on Greek islands amid the soaring temperatures. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/europe/greece-heat-acropolis-schools.html
Read MoreThree Men Convicted in Murder of Dutch Journalist
New York Times A Dutch court sentenced the men to prison for more than 25 years on Wednesday in the killing of Peter R. de Vries, whose daylight murder in 2021 rattled Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/europe/peter-de-vries-murder-netherlands.html
Read MoreDenmark’s Prime Minister Says She’s ‘Not Quite Myself’ After Assault
New York Times Mette Frederiksen said she was working but still recovering, days after being punched in a busy square in Copenhagen. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/europe/denmark-prime-minister-attack-interview.html
Read MoreWhat to Know About Europe’s Extra Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars
New York Times The tariffs have been expected for months, but many European automakers warned they will drive up prices for consumers and set off a trade war with China. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/business/eu-chinese-ev-tariffs-explained.html
Read MoreE.U. Hits Electric Vehicles From China With Higher Tariffs
New York Times Leaders in Brussels are trying to curb China’s dominance in the industry, but European automakers fear the taxes will drive up prices and lead to a trade war. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/business/eu-china-ev-tariffs.html
Read MoreUkraine Says It Shot Down Most of a Russian Missile and Drone Barrage
New York Times Drawing on replenished supplies, Ukraine used mostly Western-provided air defense systems to deter the overnight assault. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-strikes-missiles-drones.html
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