Europe – Page 193 – Prologue Journal

She Wants to Save the Arts in Britain (if She Can Get Elected)

New York Times The Labour lawmaker Thangam Debbonaire has a plan to turn Britain’s ailing cultural sector around. Will she get to implement it? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/arts/labour-party-culture.html

Princess Anne Returns Home From the Hospital

New York Times Anne, the younger sister of King Charles III, suffered a concussion and other injuries in an accident at her country residence, palace officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/world/europe/princess-anne-home-hospital-accident.html

Brittany Was Once Barren Ground for France’s Far Right. No More.

New York Times The region along the northwest coast has few immigrants and little crime or unemployment, but the far right National Rally has made inroads saying that all three are coming. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/world/europe/france-brittany-far-right.html

Exploring Lanzarote, a Growing LGBTQ Destination in the Canary Islands

New York Times A place of windswept, austere beauty, this corner of the Canary Islands is a growing L.G.B.T.Q. destination as well as a perfect place to clear the mind. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/travel/lgbtq-lanzarote-canary-islands.html

Napoleon’s Loot: When the World Decided Stolen Art Should Go Back

New York Times As museums encounter increasing claims on their collections, experts say much of the debate hearkens back to 1815, when the Louvre was forced to surrender the spoils of war. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/arts/design/napoleon-loot-art-restitution-history.html

What the Impressionist Painter Camille Pissarro Saw in London

New York Times A writer used Camille Pissarro’s paintings of suburban London and a ‘lost’ railway as a lens for exploring the city’s history — and settling an arcane mystery. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/travel/pissarro-london-impressionism-monet.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times Biden stumbled in the first 2024 debate. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/briefing/trump-biden-debate-france-election.html

Why Britain’s Murky Election Betting Scandal Is Causing Outrage

New York Times The embattled Conservative Party is embroiled in investigations over whether some of its own staff members used insider knowledge to bet on the timing of the general election. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/28/world/europe/uk-election-betting-scandal.html

These Are the Officials Selected for the Top E.U. Jobs

New York Times Europe will need to navigate turmoil at home and a potential Trump presidency abroad. These people were picked to steer its institutions for the next five years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/27/world/europe/eu-top-officials-selected.html

AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile Users Hit by Service Outage in Europe

New York Times The disruption affected mostly visitors with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon service, cutting them off data networks across the continent for 24 hours or more. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/27/travel/att-t-mobile-verizon-international-outage.html