Category: Europe
Friday Briefing
New York Times A solo news conference from President Biden. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/world/europe/biden-conference-gaza-france.html
Read MoreU.K. Government Seeks Migration Miracle Worker, Preferably in Uniform
New York Times Britain’s new center-left government is moving quickly to tackle a challenge that bedeviled its predecessors: how to prevent migrants crossing the Channel and break up trafficking gangs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/world/europe/wanted-a-miracle-worker-on-migration.html
Read MoreAfter France’s Election, the Far Right Is at a Crossroads
New York Times The National Rally’s campaign was marred by controversies that undercut its effort to convince voters that it was ready for power. Now, leaders are asking where the party goes from here. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/france-far-right-bardella-national-rally.html
Read MoreIn Europe, Tactical Voting Was a Big Winner. In the U.S. It Is Harder.
New York Times In France and England, parties worked to limit voters’ choices to avoid splitting votes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/europe-us-tactical-voting.html
Read MoreRussia Places Yulia Navalnaya on Extremist List
New York Times The Russian agency tasked with combating terrorism financing added Yulia Navalnaya to its registry. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/russia-yulia-navalnaya-extremist-list.html
Read MoreGermany to Strip Huawei From Its 5G Networks
New York Times Major telecom companies agreed to stop using critical components made by Chinese companies in their mobile infrastructure by 2029. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/business/huawei-germany-ban.html
Read MoreAfter French Election, Voters Are Resigned to Cost-of-Living Crisis
New York Times France’s parliamentary elections were intended to bring change, but many fear the political gridlock means their struggle to pay bills will continue. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/business/france-elections-voter-discontent.html
Read MoreRussia Vows ‘Military Response’ to U.S. Missile Deployments in Germany
New York Times The U.S. and Germany announced episodic deployments of longer-range American missiles in Germany starting in 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/us-germany-missiles-russia.html
Read MoreApple Settles E.U. Case by Opening Its Payment Service to Rivals
New York Times Customers in Europe may see an influx of new apps and services for making tap-and-go purchases. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/business/apple-european-union-antitrust.html
Read MoreCovering of Spire of Rouen Cathedral in France Catches Fire
New York Times The cause of the blaze at the cathedral in Rouen, France, whose facade Claude Monet depicted dozens of times, was unknown. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/world/europe/france-fire-rouen-cathedral.html
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