Europe – Page 317 – Prologue Journal

Friday Briefing

New York Times President Biden’s forceful State of the Union address. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/08/briefing/biden-trump-speech-gaza.html

Ireland’s Referendums on Women and Family in the Constitution, Explained

New York Times The country will consider two amendments: one to remove the reference to a woman’s domestic duties and another to expand the definition of family. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/08/world/europe/ireland-constitution-referendum-women.html

The I.C.C. arrest warrants for Russian officers will echo beyond Russia.

New York Times The warrants for two commanders over alleged war crimes may set an interesting precedent, legal experts said, including for the conflict in Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/08/world/europe/the-icc-arrest-warrants-for-russian-officers-will-echo-beyond-russia.html

‘Decolonizing’ Ukrainian Art, One Name-and-Shame Post at a Time

New York Times Oksana Semenik’s social media campaign both educates the curious about overlooked Ukrainian artists — and pressures global museums to relabel art long described as Russian. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/08/world/europe/decolonizing-ukrainian-art-oksana-semenik.html

Zelensky Names Ukraine’s Ex-Top General Ambassador to U.K.

New York Times The former top general, Valery Zaluzhny, was dismissed last month amid tensions with the civilian leadership. He has been a very popular figure in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/world/europe/ukraine-uk-valery-zaluzhny.html

Spate of Mock News Sites With Russian Ties Pop Up in U.S.

New York Times The fake news organizations, experts say, represent a technological leap in the Kremlin’s efforts to spread false and misleading narratives. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/business/media/russia-us-news-sites.html

Opposition Blasts Macron for Risking Escalation in Ukraine

New York Times The French president attempted to forge a united front on a harder line against Russia. But few were persuaded. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/world/europe/ukraine-france-macron-nato.html

Sweden Officially Enters NATO Alliance, a Strategic Blow to Moscow

New York Times Sweden applied to become a member two years ago after Russia invaded Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/world/europe/sweden-nato-neutrality.html

How Orban Critics Were Targeted By a Fake Investor and a Pro-Trump X Account

New York Times A covert campaign to entrap and discredit people linked to rights groups in Hungary has added fuel to longstanding complaints of democratic backsliding in the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/world/europe/orban-hungary-trump-investor.html

Britain Is Cutting Taxes Again. Why Now?

New York Times The government announced a budget as a national election looms. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/07/business/uk-budget-national-insurance-tax-cut.html