Europe – Page 34 – Prologue Journal

Behind Germany’s Government Collapse Is Frustration Over a Stagnating Economy

New York Times One of Europe’s powerhouses is losing its competitive edge, and the political class can’t agree on why — or what to do about it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/world/europe/germany-government-collapse-economy.html

New Berlin Film Festival Director Walks a Tightrope Over Israel

New York Times Can the event’s American-born leader reinvigorate the festival and maintain its commitment to open debate while satisfying German lawmakers? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/movies/tricia-tuttle-berlin-film-festival.html

Mayotte, Cyclone-Hit French Territory, Imposes Curfew as Aid Is Rushed In

New York Times Hundreds are feared dead after the storm razed entire neighborhoods in Mayotte, a series of islands off the eastern coast of Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/world/europe/mayotte-cyclone-chido-curfew-deaths.html

U.S. Cites ‘Indications’ North Korean Soldiers Died Fighting for Russia

New York Times The entry of North Korea into the war with Ukraine has marked a serious escalation in the conflict. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/world/europe/russia-ukraine-north-korea-war.html

Bomb Kills Russian General in Moscow

New York Times The general, Igor Kirillov, died after a bomb in a scooter exploded, officials said. He was the head of Russia’s radioactive, chemical and biological defense forces. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/world/europe/russian-general-bombing-moscow.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Germany’s political turmoil. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/briefing/germany-confidence-vote-syria.html

Putin Stays Silent on Syria in Meeting With Russia’s Military

New York Times In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that winning in Ukraine was his top priority. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/world/europe/russia-putin-syria.html

What to Know About the Collapse of Germany’s Government, and What’s Next

New York Times Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German Parliament, ending the unpopular three-party coalition government he has led since 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/world/europe/germany-government-collapse-olaf-scholz.html

Letby’s Lawyers Seek Appeal After Lead Expert ‘Changed Mind’ on Murders

New York Times Lawyers for Lucy Letby, a British nurse found guilty of the murders of seven babies, said that new evidence about the prosecution’s lead witness undermined the case against her. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/world/europe/letby-murders-appeal.html

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Loses Confidence Vote, Prompting Snap Election

New York Times Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote, deepening the political turbulence in one of the continent’s most powerful economies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/world/europe/germany-confidence-vote-scholz-snap-election.html