Europe – Page 31 – Prologue Journal

Gisèle Pelicot’s Testimony in France Rape Trial Becomes a Message of Hope

New York Times Dozens of men who abused Gisèle Pelicot were convicted, including the man who invited them to do so: her husband of 50 years. She wanted the public trial to show rape victims they were not alone. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/world/europe/pelicot-rape-trial-guilty-verdict.html

Gisèle Pelicot Speaks After France Rape Trial Verdict: ‘We Share the Same Struggle’

New York Times In brief remarks after her ex-husband and 50 other men were convicted, she said she had never regretted her decision to allow the trial to be public. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/world/europe/gisele-pelicot-rape-trial.html

Zelensky Raises Prospect of European Peacekeepers in Ukraine

New York Times But many European leaders say that with no sign that Russia is interested in peace, it is too early to discuss the presence of peacekeeping forces. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/world/europe/zelensky-europe-peacekeepers-russia.html

Bank of England Holds Rates as U.K. Inflation Rises Amid Economic Uncertainty

New York Times Stubborn inflation, tax rises and high interest rates makes it difficult for many to muster optimism, at least in the short term. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/business/uk-economy-bank-of-england.html

Who Are the 51 Men Convicted in the Gisèle Pelicot Rape Trial?

New York Times Most of the accused received sentences of eight to 10 years, less than the 10- to 18-year terms that the public prosecutor had recommended. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/world/europe/pelicot-rape-trial-convictions.html

Putin Tries to Put Positive Spin on Russian Setback in Syria

New York Times The Russian president said that he had not yet met with Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian leader who fled to Moscow, but that he planned to. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/world/europe/putin-press-conference-syria.html

Israel Launches Airstrikes Against Houthis in Yemen

New York Times The Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea for more than a year in what they have described as a campaign in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/world/middleeast/yemen-israel-houthis.html

Gisèle Pelicot: What Courage Looks Like

New York Times The French rape trial is over. The verdicts have been levied. And Gisèle Pelicot’s image has become a symbol of female strength around the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/style/gisele-pelicot-rape-trial-verdict-image.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Syrian soldiers step toward amnesty. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/briefing/syria-russia-markets.html

Europe Has a Leadership Vacuum. How Will it Handle Trump?

New York Times With Germany and France both in political turmoil, the new administration of Donald J. Trump will begin at a time of instability for the continent. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/world/europe/europe-has-a-leadership-vacuum-how-will-it-handle-trump.html