Europe – Page 17 – Prologue Journal

What to Know About COP29 and How the U.S. Election Affects Climate Talks

New York Times Diplomats and leaders from around the world are gathering for annual climate negotiations. Here’s what they’re all about and what Donald Trump’s victory means for the meeting. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/climate/cop29-baku-azerbaijan.html

What the Collapse of Germany’s Ruling Coalition Means

New York Times After decades of relative stability, the country has entered a new era of political fragmentation and will hold new elections at a precarious time. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/world/europe/germany-coalition-collapse-explained.html

For Putin, Trump’s Win Is a New Opening, and a Chance to Win the War

New York Times Russians close to the Kremlin voiced optimism that Donald J. Trump could help end the war in Ukraine on Russia’s terms. But Moscow also remembers Trump’s first term as a disappointment. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/world/europe/trump-putin-russia-ukraine-war.html

Trump Will Test European Solidarity on NATO, Ukraine and Trade

New York Times Another Trump term could spur Europe’s efforts to stand on its own, but it is far from clear its leaders will seize the moment this time. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/world/europe/trump-nato-ukraine.html

Russia Keeps Hitting Ukrainian Cities With Waves of Drones

New York Times Moscow has been using decoy drones with no warheads to overwhelm defenses, and surveillance drones and strike drones to gather intelligence, Ukrainian officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/world/europe/ukraine-russia-drones.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times What another Trump presidency means for America and the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/briefing/trump-election-special-briefing.html

Joseph Rykwert, Architectural Historian Who Challenged Modernism, Dies at 98

New York Times A “gloriously erudite” critic, he denounced the embrace of blandly functional architecture in efforts to rebuild after World War II. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/arts/design/joseph-rykwert-dead.html

Germany’s Coalition Collapses, Leaving the Government Teetering

New York Times After months of disputes, Chancellor Olaf Scholz ousted one of his governing partners, adding to the challenges for Europe since Donald Trump’s election. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/world/europe/germany-coalition-collapse-government.html

Geoff Capes, World’s Strongest Man and Champion Bird Breeder, Dies at 75

New York Times He pulled dump trucks, flipped cars and tossed five-pound bricks as if they were Kleenex boxes. Tending to parakeets brought out his gentler side. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/world/europe/geoff-capes-dead.html

Trump Victory Will Signal a Shift in Ukraine War. To What Is Unclear.

New York Times As U.S. president, Donald J. Trump will inherit a role as Ukraine’s chief benefactor. But he has been skeptical about continuing aid to Kyiv. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/world/europe/trump-ukraine-war-us.html