Europe – Page 38 – Prologue Journal

Why a Lawyer Says Vladimir Putin Should Be Tried for War Crimes

New York Times The human rights barrister Geoffrey Robertson argues that even a trial in absentia would have impact and could vindicate international law. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/29/world/europe/vladimir-putin-war-crimes-robertson.html

An Italian Jobs Program Helps Inmates Learn Couture Skills

New York Times In Italy, Cooperativa Alice helps inmates and women at risk learn couture skills, the kind of artisanal expertise that the luxury fashion industry needs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/29/fashion/craftsmanship-couture-skills-prisons-milan.html

As Austrians Vote, Far Right Awaits Its Biggest Success

New York Times The Freedom Party has made itself the country’s most popular party, with calls to bar asylum seekers. It is poised to come out on top in parliamentary elections for the first time. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/29/world/europe/austria-election-freedom-party-kickl.html

SpaceX to Launch Crew-9 Mission for NASA: How to Watch

New York Times Two astronauts — one American, one Russian — will launch on a flight that is set to bring the Boeing Starliner astronauts home next year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/28/science/spacex-launch-nasa.html

Review: Roald Dahl Is Antisemitic, but Not a Cartoon Villain, in ‘Giant’

New York Times A new play in London portrays the beloved children’s author as a rounded character, while making no apology for his bigotry. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/theater/giant-royal-court-roald-dahl-antisemitism.html

Laura Donnelly, ‘Hills of California’ Star, Is Not Some Delicate Flower

New York Times But she did “burst into tears” reading Jez Butterworth’s rewrite of his new Broadway play, which left her with 10 days “to create an entirely new character.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/28/theater/laura-donnelly-hills-of-california-broadway.html

Laborer’s Death Brings to Light Italy’s Conflicted Relationship With Migrants

New York Times Italy, an aging country, badly needs migrant labor and immigration, but the government has admitted that the pathways for legal entry are rife with abuse. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/28/world/europe/italy-migrant-labor.html

Clarice Rivers, Earthy Muse of Two Artists, Dies at 88

New York Times She inspired Niki de Saint Phalle to create the fantastical female avatars she called the Nanas. She also inspired her husband, Larry Rivers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/arts/clarice-rivers-dead.html

Israel’s Pager Attacks in Lebanon and the Law on Booby Traps

New York Times After Israel detonated pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, a fierce debate began about whether the attacks violated international law. A U.N. treaty from 1996 offers an answer. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/world/europe/israel-hezbollah-lebanon-pager-attack.html

Zelensky Finds Ukraine’s Fortunes Ties to the U.S. Election

New York Times A whirlwind week of top-level meetings failed to alleviate concerns in Kyiv that a Trump presidency could lead to a dramatic shift in American policy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/world/europe/zelensky-ukraine-us-election.html