Europe – Page 346 – Prologue Journal

Ceferin’s UEFA Term Limits Fight Renews Debate on Presidential Power

New York Times A proposal that would weaken term limits at European soccer’s governing body has insiders and governance officials worried that sports’ power brokers are forgetting why the rules exist. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/03/world/europe/they-run-the-worlds-biggest-sports-and-they-dont-want-to-leave.html

What to Know About the Return of Power-Sharing in Northern Ireland

New York Times For the first time, a Sinn Fein politician will serve as first minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/02/world/europe/northern-ireland-power-sharing-dup.html

U.N. Court to Rule on Whether Ukraine Committed Genocide

New York Times The highest court of the United Nations will render a verdict on a claim that has been used by Russia to justify its invasion. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/02/world/europe/ukraine-un-court-genocide-russia.html

How Shrinking Populations Fuel Divisive Politics

New York Times A look into the future shows the importance of immigration. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/02/world/europe/interpreter-shrinking-populations-fuel-divisive-politics.html

Sandra Milo, Who Had Star Turns in Fellini Films, Dies at 90

New York Times She was called Fellini’s muse. She claimed she was his lover. In a long career, she was best known for her performances in his movies “8 ½” and “Juliet of the Spirits.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/02/movies/sandra-milo-dead.html

January Transfer Window Totals: Where Have All the Deals Gone?

New York Times A quiet January window may not be a bubble bursting, but rather an awareness that the player-acquisition business has changed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/02/world/europe/january-transfer-window.html

‘The Crown’ Auction Could Help You Live Like a Queen

New York Times Bonhams is selling hundreds of costumes and props from “The Crown,” including a horse-drawn carriage, robes of state and the queen’s bed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/02/arts/television/the-crown-auction.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times The E.U. reached a Ukraine aid deal. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/01/briefing/europe-ukraine-aid-israel-settlers.html

French Farmers Are Urged by Unions to End Roadblocks

New York Times The call from two main farmers’ unions came after President Emmanuel Macron’s government announced new financial aid and plans to loosen regulations to end the nationwide protests. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/01/world/europe/france-farmers-protest-macron.html

EU Ukraine Aid Deal Is a Pawn in Orban’s Longer Populist Game

New York Times His real aim is to lead a populist and nativist rebellion against Europe’s liberal elite, though that campaign is showing signs of faltering. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/01/world/europe/orban-ukraine-funding-hungary.html