Europe – Page 86 – Prologue Journal

A Spate of Vandalism Rattled Estonia. Russia Was to Blame, Officials Say.

New York Times Several people were convicted of in connection with small acts of vandalism carried out at the behest of Russia’s military intelligence service, prosecutors announced Thursday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/world/europe/estonia-vandalism-russia-sabotage.html

Emmanuel Macron Says He Won’t Resign France’s Presidency

New York Times A day after his chosen prime minister was forced to resign, President Emmanuel Macron denounced his political opponents. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/world/europe/macron-france-prime-minister.html

Ukraine Makes a Case to Trump’s Team as Its Officials Visit U.S.

New York Times Kyiv is feeling a sense of urgency leading up to the Jan. 20 inauguration, given the American president-elect’s vow to end the war quickly. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-trump.html

For Macron, Notre-Dame’s Reopening Offers Respite From Political Crisis

New York Times The 860-year-old cathedral has been repaired in a time frame many thought impossible. But rather than basking in success, President Emmanuel Macron is mired in political crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/world/europe/macron-france-government.html

Where Is Assisted Dying Legal? And What Countries Are Considering It?

New York Times Assisted dying is legal or partly legal in about a dozen countries, and more are considering allowing it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/world/europe/assisted-dying-uk-global-state.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/briefing/france-south-korea-assassination.html

Russian General Calls U.S. Chairman of Joint Chiefs

New York Times In a highly unusual call, the two men “discussed a number of global and regional security issues, to include the ongoing conflict in Ukraine,” a spokesman said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/us/politics/russian-general-call.html

France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier Loses No-Confidence Vote

New York Times Prime Minister Michel Barnier will most likely remain as a caretaker until a replacement is named. But the vote could further unsettle credit markets and create a wider opening for the far right. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/world/europe/france-no-confidence-barnier.html

Collapse of France’s Government Further Burdens Its Weak Economy

New York Times Already struggling with flat growth and a large debt and deficit, the country faces a new period of instability without a functioning government or a budget. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/business/france-economy-government-collapse.html

Georgia Tumbles Deeper Into Crisis as Opposition Leader is Detained

New York Times In a sign of a widening crackdown, security agents have searched the offices and homes of prominent activists and opposition leaders who fear the country is turning closer to Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/world/europe/georgia-russia-protests-gvaramia.html