Europe – Page 24 – Prologue Journal

Biden, in Germany, Urges Unwavering Support for Ukraine

New York Times The president also joined Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany in expressing new optimism about the prospect for peace in the Middle East. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/world/europe/biden-us-germany-ukraine-war-nato-russia.html

The Gisele Pelicot Rape Trial Hits Painfully Close to Home in This French Town

New York Times The town of Mazan, where Gisèle Pelicot was drugged and raped by her husband and strangers, has been shaken by the revelations. “It feels a bit like it’s in our family,” one resident said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/world/europe/gisele-pelicot-rape-trial-mazan-france.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times The leader of Hamas is dead. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/briefing/hamas-leader-trump-election-zelensky.html

Ukraine Draft Officers Detain Men After Concert Amid Ongoing Russia War

New York Times Men who attended the Kyiv concert of a popular rock band had their papers checked on the way out. Some were detained. Tickets to subsequent shows suddenly became available. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/world/europe/ukraine-draft-concert-army.html

David Lammy, U.K. Foreign Secretary, Visits China in Bid to Reset Relations

New York Times David Lammy is set to meet China’s foreign minister in Beijing on Friday, in a trip the British government said would acknowledge “areas of contention as well as areas for cooperation.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/world/europe/david-lammy-uk-china-visit.html

Biden Prepares Quick, Rescheduled Visit to Germany, a Key Ally

New York Times The president’s hastily rescheduled trip to Berlin will last less than a day. The German government has trimmed back its celebrations accordingly. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/world/europe/biden-germany-visit-rescheduled.html

Meloni’s Balancing Act: Centrist Abroad, Right Wing at Home

New York Times New policies on surrogate births and the treatment of asylum seekers, while largely symbolic, are designed to shore up her right-wing flank in Italy, analysts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/world/europe/meloni-surrogacy-migrants-italy.html

The U.K. Will Debate Legalizing Assisted Dying. Here’s What to Know.

New York Times A bill introduced in the House of Commons could legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill, under strict conditions. A similar proposal was rejected in 2015. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/world/europe/uk-assisted-suicide-parliament.html

Zelensky Tries to Sell His ‘Victory Plan’ to European Leaders

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine made an urgent plea in Brussels, though it’s unclear to what extent the officials gathered there will go along with it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/world/europe/zelensky-eu-victory-plan.html

Liam Payne Remembered by Charlie Puth, the Backstreet Boys and Other Musicians

New York Times Hours after news broke that Payne had fallen from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, his fans and collaborators shared their shock and grief. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/arts/music/liam-payne-one-direction-death-reactions.html