Europe – Page 26 – Prologue Journal

Here Is What to Know About U.S. Foreign Aid and the Trump Freeze

New York Times Critics say a Trump administration order calls into question the United States’ global standing and reliability. https://www.nytimes.com/article/us-foreign-aid-freeze-explained.html

Israeli Troops Withdraw From Netzarim Corridor in Gaza

New York Times Israel’s military withdrew from the Netzarim Corridor under the cease-fire with Hamas. During the war, troops patrolled the zone that splits the territory, preventing evacuated Palestinians from returning north. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/world/europe/israel-gaza-netzarim.html

European Court Ruling Gives Hope in Italy Region Known for Toxic Waste

New York Times The European Court of Human Rights took Italy to task for not protecting citizens in an area where illegal dumping and burning of toxic waste has long been linked to cancers. Residents say it’s about time. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/world/europe/italy-toxic-waste-echr-pollution.html

Angela Merkel Is Retired. But She’s Still on the Ballot.

New York Times If anything unites the parties in Germany’s election campaign, it is running away from the former chancellor, whose legacy voters have soured on. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/world/europe/angela-merkel-is-retired-but-shes-still-on-the-ballot.html

An American Teacher Went to Ukraine. Now He’s in a Russian Prison.

New York Times Stephen Hubbard was a wanderer. But when he moved to Ukraine, the war brought arrest, torture and imprisonment. He turns 73 this week. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/world/europe/american-teacher-ukraine-russia-prison.html

Far-Right Leaders Rally in Spain to ‘Make Europe Great Again’

New York Times At a gathering in Madrid, members of Europe’s far-right parties set aside any trepidation they might have about President Trump’s threats, and instead focused on a common enemy — the European Union. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/world/europe/far-right-spain-rally.html

Nationalist Leaders Rally in Spain to ‘Make Europe Great Again’

Serbia’s Protests Test Strongman Leader’s Grip on Power

New York Times President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia, battered by months of nationwide protests, is struggling to weather his biggest political crisis in more than a decade of rule. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/world/europe/serbia-protests-economy-vucic.html

Here Is What to Know About U.S. Foreign Aid and the Trump Freeze

New York Times Critics say a Trump administration order calls into question the United States’ global standing and reliability. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/world/europe/us-foreign-aid-freeze-wwk.html

How War Has Wreaked Havoc on Ukraine’s Classrooms

New York Times Students have been forced to attend classes underground or online, especially in regions near the front line. Experts say that Ukrainian children are falling behind as a result, academically and socially. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-education.html