Europe – Page 76 – Prologue Journal

Argentina’s President Receives Italian Citizenship, Angering Law’s Critics

New York Times Javier Milei is proud of his Italian ancestry and has tried to bolster ties with Italy’s conservative prime minister. But his new passport angered critics of Italy’s rules on citizenship. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/world/europe/argentina-president-milei-italy-citizenship.html

Far-Right Soccer Star Is Tapped for Presidency of Georgia

New York Times The vote, boycotted by opposition parties in Parliament, sets up a standoff with the sitting president and deepens turmoil in the country after protests and a disputed election. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/world/europe/georgia-president-election-russia.html

Moody’s Downgrades France’s Credit Rating

New York Times The action, which will put pressure on the nation’s borrowing costs, reflects doubt that a new government can mend the deteriorating financial situation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/business/france-moodys-credit-rating-downgrade.html

Cajole, Plead and Flatter: Ukraine Makes Its Case to Trump

New York Times Using diplomacy, flattery and the occasional shot in the dark, Ukraine is doing everything it can to win over President-elect Donald J. Trump to its side. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/world/europe/trump-ukraine-russia.html

Gerd Heidemann, Journalist Duped by Fake Hitler Diaries, Dies at 93

New York Times What was supposed to be the crowning scoop of his career became his downfall when a trove of notebooks he acquired in Germany turned out to be forgeries. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/business/media/gerd-heidemann-dead.html

Charles Handy Dies at 92; Philosopher Envisioned Today’s Corporate World

New York Times Joining a pantheon of management thinkers, he embraced a humanistic path for business and foresaw outsourcing, remote work and a gig economy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/business/charles-handy-dead.html

Martial Solal, French Jazz Piano Virtuoso, Is Dead at 97

New York Times Mr. Solal, who also wrote music for films and symphony orchestras, was revered in Europe and hailed in the United States on his rare visits there. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/arts/music/martial-solal-dead.html

Critics Complain That Italy’s Government Is Interfering in the Arts

New York Times Italy’s culture ministry dismissed experts preparing an exhibition on Futurism and put in its own appointees, who created a show that seems to glorify the Mussolini years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/world/europe/futurism-exhibition-rome.html

Russia Launches Missile Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

New York Times Military analysts had speculated that Moscow could escalate such attacks as a show of force after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, its ally. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/world/europe/russia-ukraine-attack-energy.html

Prince Andrew’s Links to Chinese Spy Suspect Revealed by U.K. Court

New York Times A London immigration court upheld a ban on a Chinese citizen described as a “close confidant” of the prince’s, on the grounds of national security. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/world/europe/prince-andrew-china-spy-suspect.html