Europe – Page 239 – Prologue Journal

In Wake of Election Defeat, Germany’s Olaf Scholz Will Slog On

New York Times Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his governing coalition emerged battered from the vote for the European Parliament. But a snap election seems unlikely. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/europe/election-germany-olaf-scholz.html

Greece Closes Schools and Acropolis Amid Heat

New York Times Concerns are also growing for two foreign hikers who have gone missing on Greek islands amid the soaring temperatures. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/europe/greece-heat-acropolis-schools.html

Three Men Convicted in Murder of Dutch Journalist

New York Times A Dutch court sentenced the men to prison for more than 25 years on Wednesday in the killing of Peter R. de Vries, whose daylight murder in 2021 rattled Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/europe/peter-de-vries-murder-netherlands.html

Denmark’s Prime Minister Says She’s ‘Not Quite Myself’ After Assault

New York Times Mette Frederiksen said she was working but still recovering, days after being punched in a busy square in Copenhagen. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/europe/denmark-prime-minister-attack-interview.html

What to Know About Europe’s Extra Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars

New York Times The tariffs have been expected for months, but many European automakers warned they will drive up prices for consumers and set off a trade war with China. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/business/eu-chinese-ev-tariffs-explained.html

E.U. Hits Electric Vehicles From China With Higher Tariffs

New York Times Leaders in Brussels are trying to curb China’s dominance in the industry, but European automakers fear the taxes will drive up prices and lead to a trade war. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/business/eu-china-ev-tariffs.html

Ukraine Says It Shot Down Most of a Russian Missile and Drone Barrage

New York Times Drawing on replenished supplies, Ukraine used mostly Western-provided air defense systems to deter the overnight assault. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-strikes-missiles-drones.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Hunter Biden found guilty. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/briefing/hunter-biden-guilty.html

Ukraine Plans Privatization Push to Help Fund War Effort

New York Times The government hopes to privatize a range of companies to fund the military and stabilize the economy. For a country at war, it will be a major challenge. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/europe/ukraine-privatization-war.html

How Conservatives Lost a New U.K. Heartland

New York Times At Britain’s last election, the Tories laid claim to a swath of postindustrial England. Now voters there are returning to Labour, and the insurgent Reform U.K. is also rising. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/12/world/europe/just-disillusioned-how-uk-conservatives-lost-a-new-heartland.html