Europe – Page 44 – Prologue Journal

As U.N. Meets, Pressure Mounts on Biden to Loosen Up on Arms for Ukraine

New York Times Finland’s president and NATO’s departing secretary general are urging Mr. Biden to allow Ukraine to use weapons to hit bases deeper inside Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/23/world/europe/as-un-meets-pressure-mounts-on-biden-to-loosen-up-on-arms-for-ukraine.html

Tourism and Water Shortages on the Greek Islands: A Delicate Balance

New York Times As climate change brings water shortages to vacation hot spots, we look at Greece’s tourism-dependent islands, where residents sometimes compete with visitors for a dwindling supply. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/23/travel/greece-water-shortages.html

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Bruised by Freebies Row, Needs a Reset at Conference

New York Times Keir Starmer has been dogged by problems, including gifts that he and his wife accepted, and is under pressure to reassure a disillusioned public. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/23/world/europe/uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-public-opinion.html

Monday Briefing: Israel and Hezbollah Trade Threats

New York Times Plus, a Russian military officer’s story of desertion and escape. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/22/briefing/hezbollah-israel-trump-germany.html

In Germany, Scholz’s Party Ekes Out Win Over Far Right

New York Times The narrow win by Olaf Scholz’s party came in a state election, the third in a series that was seen as a reflection of the national mood and a snapshot of the government’s popularity. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/22/world/europe/germany-election-results-brandenburg-scholz.html

At a Remote Scottish Pub, a Pint Worth Hiking 20 Miles

New York Times The Old Forge on the rugged peninsula of Knoydart is a community-owned meeting point for locals and visitors — at least those willing to trek across the wilderness. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/22/world/europe/britain-remote-pub-knoydart.html

A French Fair as Workers’ Paradise, Feting Cuisine, Music and Communism

New York Times The Fête de l’Humanité, a blend of Burning Man, Woodstock and a political convention, attracts the masses with bands, lectures and food, but here K.F.C. is C.F.K.: Communist Fried Kitchen. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/22/world/europe/france-humanity-festival-communism.html

Brandenburg State Elections: What to Watch For

New York Times The far right and far left are poised to make significant gains in state voting on Sunday, possibly affecting the stability of the national government in Berlin. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/22/world/europe/germany-election-brandenburg.html

Macron Appoints Cabinet as He Seeks to Move France Out of Political Impasse

New York Times The government still faces two challenges in the coming weeks: the risk of a no-confidence vote and a tight budget deadline. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/21/world/europe/macron-france-cabinet.html

Ukraine Hits 2 Munitions Depots Deep Inside Russia

New York Times Strikes on weapons arsenals are crucial to weaken Moscow’s overwhelming superiority in battlefield firepower, analysts said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/21/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-ammunition-depots.html