Europe – Page 189 – Prologue Journal

Swedish Grandparents Can Be Paid to Babysit Under New Law

New York Times The Nordic country’s generous social services system now allows parents to transfer a portion of paid leave days to other non-parent caregivers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/world/europe/swedish-grandparents-parental-leave.html

U.N. Panel Adds to Chorus Calling for Release of Evan Gershkovich

New York Times The U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions said the Wall Street Journal reporter was being punished for covering the war in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-russia-detention-un.html

U.K. Nurse Lucy Letby Convicted of Attempted Murder in Retrial

New York Times Ms. Letby, who was previously found guilty in a string of murders and attempted murders, was retried and found guilty of another attempted murder. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/world/europe/lucy-letby-nurse-attempted-murder.html

AfD Politician Björn Höcke Fined Again for Using Nazi Slogan

New York Times In his ruling against Björn Höcke, the judge said it was “essential that we counter the danger of old Nazi-era symbols from becoming acceptable again.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/world/europe/germany-court-fine-nazi-phrase-afd.html

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