LONDON — Scavenging wolves have been sneaking into
hilltop villages in central Italy, with one sighted uncomfortably close to the
gates of an elementary school.
Their ominous appearance should not be taken as yet
another metaphor for European decline. The lupine intruders, like their human
counterparts, have simply been responding to the extreme cold that has swept
the Continent in the past week.
The deep freeze caused widespread disruptions and
even fatalities. The effects of the cold have been compounded by shortages of
natural gas, particularly from Russia, once again highlighting Europe’s
dependence on energy from the east.
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