Europe – Page 33 – Prologue Journal

Monday Briefing

New York Times The prospect of a North American trade war. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/briefing/trade-war-israel-europe.html

Three Years After Ukraine Invasion, Europe Still Deals With Energy Crisis

New York Times To wean itself off Russian natural gas, Europe has found new sources of energy, including imports from the United States. But high costs are straining the economy. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/ukraine-russia-energy-europe.html

Serbian State Media Shift Tune in Coverage of Huge Protests, Testing Leader

New York Times State TV had previously largely ignored the demonstrations against President Aleksandar Vucic, but now it is putting a spotlight on the rallies. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/world/europe/protests-serbia-president.html

Ukraine Says at Least 18 Civilians Are Killed in Strikes

New York Times At least 14 people were killed in the city of Poltava, Ukrainian officials said, blaming Russia. Four people were killed in Sudzha, a Russian town held by Ukraine, in a strike both countries blamed on each other. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/world/europe/ukraine-russia-civilians-killed.html

Netanyahu Heads to Washington at a Critical Juncture for Mideast

New York Times Israel’s prime minister is expected to meet with President Trump later this week to discuss the future of Gaza and broader regional issues. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/world/europe/netanyahu-trump-israel-washington.html

Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria

New York Times The arrival of the first top Russian diplomat in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad’s fall kicks off negotiations over the fate of Moscow’s bases in Syria. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/world/europe/russia-syria-bases.html

Paris Couture Week Photos: Street Style and Runway Shows

New York Times A fairy-tale quality connected much of the fashion at couture week in Paris. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/style/paris-couture-fashion-week.html

Horst Köhler, Former German President and I.M.F. Leader, Dies at 81

New York Times He held the ceremonial post of German president after a finance-focused career. Shortly into his second term, he became the first German president in four decades to resign. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/world/europe/germany-horst-kohler-dead.html

She Was Chosen to Help Rebuild Notre-Dame. Then Fire Hit Her Adopted City, Too.

New York Times Claire Tabouret, an artist in Los Angeles, was chosen to create new stained glass windows for the Paris cathedral. She never expected fires to shatter her sense of safety in California. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/arts/design/notre-dame-fire-los-angeles.html