Europe – Page 190 – Prologue Journal

Palestinian Fighters in West Bank Seek to Emulate Hamas in Gaza

New York Times In the towns of Tulkarm and Jenin, armed militants are flocking to more hard-line factions, such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad, while the Israeli military tries to rein them in. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/world/middleeast/palestinian-fighters-west-bank.html

France’s Snap Election: Here Is What’s at Stake

New York Times The far-right National Rally won big in the first round of voting. Just how big will not be clear until after runoffs are held on July 7. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/world/europe/france-election-national-rally.html

The Center Collapses in France, Leaving Macron Marooned

New York Times Squeezed by the far-right National Rally party and the left, President Emmanuel Macron faces a country that may prove ungovernable. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/world/europe/macron-election-national-rally.html

Ukraine Says It Foiled Russian Plot Echoing String of Coup Bids

New York Times While the viability of the plan was not immediately clear, officials said it was a reminder that the Kremlin remained determined to bring down President Volodymyr Zelensky. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/world/europe/ukraine-coup-plot.html

Meta’s Ad-Free Subscription Violates Competition Law, E.U. Says

New York Times Regulators said the subscription service introduced last year is a “pay or consent” method to collect personal data and bolster advertising. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/business/eu-meta-facebook-instagram-ads-privacy.html

Ismail Kadare Dies at 88; Novels Brought Albania’s Plight to the World

New York Times He was compared to Orwell and Kafka, and walked a political tightrope with works of veiled criticism for his totalitarian state. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/obituaries/ismail-kadare-dead.html

France Reacts to Big Far-Right Wins in First Round of Snap Election

New York Times Many expressed shock that Marine Le Pen’s nationalist party was so close to power after the first round of a snap election. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/world/europe/france-snap-election-reaction.html

A Culture War Erupted Over U.K. Stately Homes. Who Won?

New York Times A battle over the history of Britain’s prized country houses offers a window into the national mood before a pivotal election. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/world/europe/uk-national-trust.html

Palestinian Fighters in West Bank Seek to Emulate Hamas in Gaza

Monday Briefing

New York Times Elections in France and Iran. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/briefing/france-iran-election-biden.html