Europe – Page 525 – Prologue Journal

Rise of Far Right Leaves Germany’s Conservatives at a Crossroads

New York Times The surge of the Alternative for Germany party has shaken the country’s political establishment. But for mainstream conservatives, it has also prompted an acute identity crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/europe/germany-afd-cdu-far-right.html

Some Russian Internet Trolls Turn Against Prigozhin After Wagner Uprising

New York Times The Kremlin, which has moved quickly to take down parts of Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s empire, may seek to use his troll farms to its advantage, analysts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/europe/prigozhin-wagner-russia-social-media.html

Britpop’s Back. But What Happened to Cool Britannia?

New York Times Some of the biggest ’90s bands are playing major gigs across Britain again, and headlining festivals abroad. Yet Britpop’s swaggering sense of national self-belief feels like a distant memory. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/arts/music/britpop-blur-pulp.html

In Milan, Giving Aperitivo a New Twist

New York Times The nightly cocktail ritual is central to the Italian city’s culture. Here’s where to find both the classic bitters-based drinks and new spins on them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/travel/in-milan-giving-the-aperitivo-a-new-twist.html

The Fight for the Right to Trespass

New York Times A group of English activists want to legally enshrine the “right to roam” — and spread the idea that nature is a common good. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/magazine/right-to-roam-england.html

Your Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Russia seeks more troops. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/europe/climate-russia-china.html

Where Russia Is on the Attack in Ukraine

New York Times Along the vast 600-mile frontline, Russia is mostly playing defense. In the northeast, it is once again mounting fierce offensive operations. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/europe/ukraine-russia-offensive-northeast.html

British Conservatives’ Commitment to Green Policy Is Tested

New York Times British conservatives kept a seat in a recent election by opposing an ultralow emissions zone, and some are now questioning ambitious emissions-reduction targets. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/europe/uk-conservatives-green-policy-ulez.html

A 23-Month Pregnancy? Scientists See Hints in Bowhead Whales.

New York Times Confirming the finding would give the species the longest period of gestation known in mammals, although more research is needed. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/25/science/bowhead-whales-pregnancy.html

Odesa Cathedral Missile Attack Leaves Ukrainians Bereft

New York Times Odesa, a port city long beloved by travelers, had been largely spared the worst of the war, but that began changing this week. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/25/world/europe/odesa-cathedral-ukraine-attack.html