Europe – Page 272 – Prologue Journal

Just How Dangerous Is Europe’s Rising Far Right?

New York Times Anti-immigration parties with fascist roots — and an uncertain commitment to democracy — are now mainstream. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/world/europe/europe-far-right.html

Investor’s Lawsuit Accuses 777 Partners of $600 Million Fraud

New York Times In a suit filed in federal court in New York, a firm that provided hundreds of millions of dollars to 777 accused the company of double-pledging its collateral to other investors. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/world/europe/everton-777-partners-lawsuit.html

Sadiq Khan Heads for 3rd Term as London Mayor

New York Times Initial results showed the mayor, representing the center-left opposition Labour Party, gaining ground against a right-wing rival who focused on crime and cars. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/world/europe/sadiq-khan-london-mayor-results.html

Rishi Sunak’s Dismal Task: Leading U.K. Conservatives to Likely Defeat

New York Times After 14 years of Conservative government, Britain’s voters appear hungry for change. And Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seems unable to persuade them otherwise. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/world/europe/uk-rishi-sunak-conservatives-elections.html

Family Values or Fighting Valor? Russia Grapples With Women’s Wartime Role.

New York Times Russian military efforts to recruit women from prisons and civilian life have clashed with President Vladimir V. Putin’s conservative agenda. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/world/europe/russia-soldiers-women.html

Israel, Gaza and the Law on Starvation in War

New York Times A complex legal question became more pressing after a statement from the U.N. human rights chief. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/04/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-starvation-icc.html

How Does the World See the U.S. Campus Protests?

New York Times Abroad, some have praised the demonstrations. Others call the crackdowns evidence of American hypocrisy, or of a nation coming apart. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/world/europe/campus-protests-rorschach-test.html

Voters Swing to Labour in English Local Elections: Key Takeaways

New York Times While the ballots were still being counted on Friday, big losses for the Conservative Party could signal a difficult general election later this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/world/europe/voters-england-elections-takeaways.html

Champions League: Bayern Munich, Dortmund and the Lure of the Past

New York Times Change comes neither easily nor naturally at Germany’s two most successful clubs. Will success in the Champions League delay it again? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/world/europe/champions-league-dortmund-bayern.html

The Premier League Title Race the Whole World Is Watching

New York Times A three-team race is deciding this year’s Premier League champion. The competition’s global reach means a significant portion of the world’s population is following along. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/world/europe/premier-league-soccer.html