Europe – Page 38 – Prologue Journal

Scholz Calls for Confidence Vote, in Step Toward German Elections

New York Times Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who had few alternatives after his three-party coalition broke up, is widely expected to lose when Parliament takes up the measure on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/world/europe/germany-scholz-no-confidence-vote.html

The Torlonia Marbles Are Coming to Museums in Chicago, Texas and Montreal

New York Times For the first time, the ancient marbles are traveling out of Europe to the United States and Canada, for a prolonged stint. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/arts/design/torlonia-marbles-art-institute-kimball-museum-italy-sculpture.html

Prince William’s Chat With Trump Shows Why Royals May Be Potent Diplomatic Tool

New York Times President-elect Donald J. Trump has a reverence, bordering on awe, for Britain’s royal family. British diplomats hope that may help safeguard the “special relationship” in a fractious political climate. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/world/europe/trump-uk-royals-prince-william-king-charles.html

Traveling to the U.K. Soon? Here’s What to Know About ETAs.

New York Times As of Jan. 8, an electronic travel authorization will be required for visitors from dozens of visa-exempt countries, including the United States and Canada. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/travel/uk-eta-visa.html

Tangled and Troubling Legacy Pushes Romanians Further to the Right

New York Times An ultranationalist politician’s surge in Romania shows how many people there would rather forget the country’s fascist past during World War II, experts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/world/europe/romania-right-ultranationalism-calin-georgescu.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times A wave of attacks on Syria. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/briefing/syria-attacks-israel-gaza.html

Tangled and Troubling Legacy Pushes Romanians Further to the Right

New York Times A ultranationalist politician’s surge in Romania shows how many people there would rather forget the country’s fascist past during World War II, experts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/world/europe/a-tangled-and-troubling-legacy-pushes-romanians-further-to-the-right.html

Britain’s Falling Oil Output Leaves Jobs and Skills at Risk

New York Times The government wants to rapidly replace oil and natural gas with clean energy, but offshore wind and other alternatives are still in their early stages. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/business/energy-environment/britain-oil-clean-energy-transition.html

French Court Finds Author Charles Onana Guilty of Denying Rwandan Genocide

New York Times Charles Onana and his publisher were fined for passages in a book that were found to have violated a French law making it illegal to deny an officially recognized genocide. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/world/europe/france-author-rwanda-genocide.html

U.S. Transfers $20 Billion Loan to Ukraine Backed by Russian Assets

New York Times The economic lifeline ensures that Ukraine will have economic support after President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/us/politics/20-billion-dollar-loan-ukraine.html