Europe – Page 88 – Prologue Journal

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

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times A warning from the U.S. to Israel. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/briefing/israel-gaza-aid-trump-putin-canada.html

Exhibition Recreating Anne Frank’s Secret Annex to Open in New York

New York Times For the first time, the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam will replicate the cramped rooms where Frank and her family spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/arts/design/anne-frank-the-exhibition-annex-new-york.html

Chestnut Championship in England Is Roiled by Accusation of Cheating

New York Times Buckeye chestnuts, known as conkers in Britain, are played in an annual championship there. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/world/europe/england-conkers-cheating.html

Could Weight-Loss Drugs Help Get People Back to Work? The U.K. Wants to Find Out.

New York Times The British government announced a multimillion dollar pharmaceutical partnership with Eli Lilly, including a trial that will study the impact of a weight-loss drug on work and productivity. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/world/europe/mounjaro-work-productivity-uk-study.html

Chinese Automakers Show Force at Paris Auto Show

New York Times Weeks after Europe imposed additional tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, the country’s car companies were defiant at France’s leading auto event. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/business/china-electric-vehicles-paris-auto-show.html

These Twin Marvels of Art Conservation Are Now Seen as Looted Works

New York Times The Met Museum returned an ancient cup, assembled from fragments, to Italy in 2022 after investigators found it had been looted. Now a second has been returned after a similar determination. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/arts/design/these-twin-marvels-of-art-conservation-are-now-seen-as-looted-works.html

These Twin Marvels of Art Conservation Are Now Seen as Looted Works

Political Infighting Hampers Ukraine’s Efforts to Avert Energy Crisis

New York Times Top energy officials have fallen and key energy policy decisions have been delayed because of political calculations, lawmakers and experts say, costing Ukraine valuable time in preparing for winter. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/world/europe/ukraine-energy-crisis-russia.html