Europe – Page 64 – Prologue Journal

Its Birthrate Falling, Russia Targets Child-Free Lifestyles

New York Times The country’s lower house of Parliament passed a law that would ban what it calls “propaganda” discouraging Russians from having children. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/world/europe/russia-child-free-lifestyles.html

Frank Auerbach, One of Britain’s Most Celebrated Artists, Dies at 93

New York Times Known for his unyielding seven-day-a-week work schedule, he returned again and again to the same models and London street scenes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/arts/frank-auerbach-dead.html

Italian City in Amanda Knox Case Wants to Move On. A New Series Won’t Let It.

New York Times When a show produced by Ms. Knox about the murder of Meredith Kercher was filmed in Perugia, an outcry by residents led the mayor to apologize. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/world/europe/amanda-knox-perugia-italy.html

Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal

New York Times Justin Welby, the leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, announced his resignation days after a report found he had taken insufficient action over claims of abuse. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/world/europe/archbishop-of-canterbury-resigns-over-uk-church-abuse-scandal.html

Russian Doctor, Accused of Antiwar Stance, Is Jailed After Child’s Testimony

New York Times The mother of a 7-year-old boy accused the Moscow pediatrician, Nadezhda Buyanova, of telling him that his father’s death while fighting in Ukraine was justified. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-doctor-prison.html

Russia and Iran Vie for Influence in the Caucasus Region

New York Times In the volatile Caucasus region, Russia and Iran, often seen as united in their aims, are vying to secure trade routes and influence. That leaves Western countries facing an unusual dilemma. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/world/europe/armenia-azerbaijan-russia-iran-cop.html

Countries Weigh How to Raise Trillions for Climate Crisis at COP29

New York Times Low-income countries need at least $1 trillion a year to manage climate change. Donald Trump’s victory just made that more difficult, but options exist. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/climate/climate-finance-cop29.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Key figures in the next Trump administration. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/briefing/trump-iran-climate.html

Europe Braces for Trump: ‘Worst Economic Nightmare Has Come True’

New York Times The United States is the biggest trading partner for the European Union and Britain, whose economies could be at risk from the president-elect’s policies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/business/economy/europe-economy-donald-trump.html

Amsterdam Police Arrest 5 More Men Over Antisemitic Attacks

New York Times A total of eight people were being held in connection with last week’s violence, and unrest in the largest city in the Netherlands continued on Monday night. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/11/world/europe/amsterdam-antisemitic-attacks-arrests.html