Europe – Page 87 – Prologue Journal

The U.K. Will Debate Legalizing Assisted Dying. Here’s What to Know.

New York Times A bill introduced in the House of Commons could legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill, under strict conditions. A similar proposal was rejected in 2015. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/world/europe/uk-assisted-suicide-parliament.html

Zelensky Tries to Sell His ‘Victory Plan’ to European Leaders

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine made an urgent plea in Brussels, though it’s unclear to what extent the officials gathered there will go along with it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/world/europe/zelensky-eu-victory-plan.html

Liam Payne Remembered by Charlie Puth, the Backstreet Boys and Other Musicians

New York Times Hours after news broke that Payne had fallen from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, his fans and collaborators shared their shock and grief. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/arts/music/liam-payne-one-direction-death-reactions.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times A heated interview with Fox News. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/briefing/harris-trump-fox-israel-lebanon.html

Moscow Roils a Country on the Edge of Europe and Russia

New York Times Russia is behind a disinformation campaign in Moldova ahead of a presidential election and a referendum making E.U. membership a “strategic objective,” Moldovan officials and global media companies say. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/world/europe/moldova-russia-european-union-election.html

Leif Segerstam, Provocative Finnish Conductor and Composer, Dies at 80

New York Times He led his country’s principal orchestras and major orchestras elsewhere in Europe. He also mystified his countrymen with an unstoppable flow of symphonies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/arts/music/leif-segerstam-dead.html

Criminal Network Cashed In on Fake French Wine, the Europol Said

New York Times A criminal network was accused of selling bottles of fake French wine for as much as 15,000 euros. It’s the latest in a growing criminal trend: wine fraud. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/world/europe/wine-fraud-france-italy.html

Italy Passes Law Banning People From Seeking Surrogacy Abroad

New York Times The new law was pushed by the party of Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s conservative prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/world/europe/italy-surrogacy-law.html

Appointment of Thomas Tuchel, a German, Is Met With Pushback From England Soccer Fans

New York Times The appointment of Thomas Tuchel to coach the England men’s national soccer team has provoked, well, some strong feelings. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/world/europe/thomas-tuchel-england-soccer-reaction.html

Zelensky Pitches ‘Victory Plan’ in Ukraine’s Parliament

New York Times The proposal would rely heavily on increased Western assistance. So far, it has drawn a lukewarm response from Ukraine’s allies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/world/europe/zelensky-ukraine-victory-plan-russia.html