Europe – Page 333 – Prologue Journal

Can the Olympics Rejuvenate One of France’s Poorest Corners?

New York Times Officials hope an Olympic Village can transform a Paris suburb known for poverty and crime. But big plans have failed before. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/20/world/europe/france-olympics-paris-st-denis-poverty-immigrants.html

Despite Interpol Fixes, Strongmen Find New Ways to Abuse It

New York Times It’s harder than ever to misuse red notices. With an Interpol election looming, autocrats are using lesser-known systems to pursue dissidents. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/20/world/europe/interpol-strongmen-abuse.html

Ursula von der Leyen Seeks Second Term as Top E.U. Official

New York Times The German politician has been European Commission president since 2019, becoming a key contact for the Biden administration. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/19/world/europe/ursula-von-der-leyen-european-commission-president.html

Inside Aleksei Navalny’s Final Months, in His Own Words

New York Times Trump. Indian food. Matthew Perry. And books, books, books. Excerpts from letters obtained by The Times show Mr. Navalny’s active mind, even amid brutal prison conditions. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/19/world/europe/navalny-letters-russia.html

Navalny Spokeswoman Says Russian Authorities Extended Death Investigation

New York Times The spokeswoman for Aleksei Navalny said the opposition leader’s mother and lawyers had again been denied access to his body. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/19/world/europe/navalny-death-investigation.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times The impact of Aleksei Navalny’s death. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/19/briefing/aleksei-navalny-avdiivka.html

Let Tesla Expand? Three German Teens Have a Few Thoughts.

New York Times The U.S. automaker’s plan to enlarge its operations outside Berlin has divided local residents. Some worry about the environmental costs; others see job prospects. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/19/world/europe/tesla-germany-expansion.html

Russian Arrests of Navalny Mourners Lead to Fears of Big Crackdown

New York Times At least 366 people were detained over the weekend, leading to concern that the arrests could signal greater government repression ahead of Russia’s elections in March. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/18/world/europe/russia-arrests-navalny-memorials.html

Hungary Snubs U.S. Senators Pushing for Sweden’s Entry Into NATO

New York Times Officials in Budapest declined to meet with a bipartisan group of American lawmakers who favor expanding the military alliance. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/18/world/europe/hungary-us-senators-nato-sweden.html

BAFTA Awards 2024 Winners: ‘Oppenheimer’ Sweeps

New York Times “The Holdovers” and “Poor Things” were also honored at the British equivalent of the Oscars, while “Saltburn” and “Barbie” left empty-handed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/18/movies/baftas-winners-2024-oppenheimer.html