Europe – Page 59 – Prologue Journal

Austria Could Get a Far-Right Chancellor. Here’s What to Know.

New York Times The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to form a government after months of coalition talks among mainstream parties collapsed. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/austria-coalition-far-right-chancellor.html

Russia Claims to Seize Key Eastern Ukraine Town of Kurakhove

New York Times Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces were pressing a renewed offensive in southern Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/kurakhove-russia-ukraine-war.html

U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks

New York Times Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/starmer-musk-uk-child-sexual-abuse.html

Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case

New York Times The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/nicolas-sarkozy-france-libya.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times The Jan. 6 riot, four years on. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/briefing/capitol-riot-israel-russia.html

The Vivienne, Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Dies

New York Times James Lee Williams was best known by their stage name and also built a career in musical theater. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/arts/the-vivienne-james-lee-williams-dead.html

Austria Coalition Talks Collapse, Raising Prospects for Far-Right Freedom Party

New York Times The leader of the anti-immigrant Freedom Party of Austria, founded by former Nazis in the 1950s, was expected to be asked to enter into talks to form a new government. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/world/europe/austria-coalition-talks-collapse-far-right.html

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