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France braces for a political showdown as the new prime minister seeks to force a budget through
Political uncertainty is again looming in France after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou warned that he would use special executive powers this week to get his budget approved without a vote by lawmakersABC News - 6h -
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France's shrinking economy betrays urgent need to overcome budget wrangles
France's beleaguered economy was given a boost by the Olympics Games in Paris last summer but political upheaval has ensued since then.CNBC - 3d -
Serbian Prime Minister Resigns Amid Nationwide Protests
Demonstrations around Serbia pose a challenge to the decade-long hold on power by President Aleksandar Vucic, who spurred his prime minister to step down.The New York Times - 4d -
France seeks UN resolution naming Rwanda as backer of M23 rebels in DRC
M23’s lightning advance into east DRC being supported by up to 4,000 Rwandan troops, say UN officials. France is seeking western support for a UN security council resolution that names Rwanda as ...The Guardian - 6d -
Mistrust, grumpiness and political deadlock in France
Long-term changes in social attitudes combine with the decline of mainstream parties to open a door for the far rightFinancial Times - Jan. 25 -
Amazon Prime Video Seeks Profit Boost from Live Sports
Live sports create valuable opportunities for targeted ad placements on Prime Video.Inc. - Jan. 24 -
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has memoir coming out in June
Two years after her shocking decision to resign as prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern is set to publish a memoir about her eventful time in officeABC News - Jan. 21 -
Ministers force out chair of UK’s competition regulator
Marcus Bokkerink replaced at CMA with government saying it wants pro-business decisions to drive prosperity and growthFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Canada's foreign minister endorses Carney to replace Trudeau as prime minister
Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said she will endorse former central banker Mark Carney to be Liberal Party leader and Canada’s next prime ministerABC News - Jan. 19 -
World Economic Forum: Davos Braces for Political Drama as the World Warms
A new U.S. president’s promise to expand fossil fuels that is at odds with global ambitions to combat climate change will be a topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Greenland prime minister: 'We don't want to be Americans'
Greenland’s prime minister weighed in on President-elect Trump's proposal to acquire the island territory, arguing that the nation intends to keep working toward independence from Denmark. “We ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
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Why not give Sir New Prime Minister a break? | David Mitchell
‘Sir Queue Jumper’ for Sir Keir Starmer? Even Liz Truss would deserve better puns than this. The concept of a pun was stretched almost to breaking point a few days ago when a newspaper, on a report ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
‘A welfare state with a budget on the right side of zero’: Iceland’s youngest-ever prime minister has a plan for a new kind of governance
Kristrún Frostadóttir, who entered politics just four years ago, speaks to the Observer about feminism, the far right and reopening talks on joining the EU. Nearly 45 years ago, Iceland made ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader
The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
New Caledonia Congress elects pro-France president after political crisis
New leader Alcide Ponga says people want a ‘signal of hope’ after turmoil in the French Pacific territory . Weeks after its first ever pro-independence government collapsed, New Caledonia has named ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Germany and France warn Trump against use of force over Greenland
Olaf Scholz says borders are inviolable after president-elect talks of using US military or tariffs to take control of island. Germany and France have warned Donald Trump against any attempt to ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Justin Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announces resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he's stepping down as leader of Canada's governing party after nearly a decade in power. Elizabeth Palmer has more on what led to Trudeau's ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Trudeau announces he will resign as Canada's prime minister
Justin Trudeau, Canada's longtime prime minister, announced he intends to resign as prime minister and head of his party. Trudeau faced growing opposition in Canada over inflation, trade with the ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Tuesday Briefing: Canada’s Prime Minister Is Stepping Down
Plus, a recap of the Golden Globes.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Canada Live Updates: Trudeau Is Stepping Down as Party Leader and Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau, who has led the country for nearly a decade, is giving up leadership of the Liberal party. He said he would remain in both roles until his replacement has been chosen through a ...The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Has Trump caused the Canadian prime minister to resign?
Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on MondayBBC News - Jan. 6 -
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation
Plunging poll ratings and opposition within his own Liberal party spurred leader to quitFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces decision to step down
Trudeau has been battling waning popularity and the specter of U.S. trade tariffs.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister
One of the country’s longest-serving leaders gave in to pressure from his own party and will step down when a replacement is named. Canada faces crippling tariffs if Trump proceeds with his ...Inc. - Jan. 6 -
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Watch: Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau’s full resignation speech
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he will resign as the leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party. Trudeau said it was clear that he could not “be the leader during the next ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Justin Trudeau to resign as Canada's prime minister and Liberal Party leader
Justin Trudeau's leadership has faced significant challenges in the wake of the COVID crisis, leading to a loss of confidence among Canadians from various backgrounds.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
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Justin Trudeau announces he'll resign as prime minister of Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he will resign as prime minister and Liberal Party leader amid growing opposition to his leadership.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hit back at Elon Musk on Monday after the world's richest man repeatedly lobbed a host of inflammatory allegations at the country's leader over the past week.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
France signals fewer spending cuts and tax rises ahead of budget talks
Economy minister seeks to ‘protect growth’ with slightly higher deficit target for 2025Financial Times - Jan. 6 -
Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s Prime Minister, Visits Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, joins just a handful of other world leaders who have been to the president-elect’s Florida estate since his victory.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Costas Simitis, 2-Time Prime Minister of Greece, Dies at 88
Mr. Simitis imposed financial measures to prepare for Greece’s entry into the eurozone and laid the groundwork for the Olympic Games’ return to Athens.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Trump appears with Italian Prime Minister Meloni at his Florida club
President-elect Donald Trump made an appearance with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was visiting his Mar-a-Lago clubABC News - Jan. 5 -
Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88
Costas Simitis, former prime minister of Greece and the architect of the country’s joining the common European currency, the euro, has died at 88, state TV ERT reportsABC News - Jan. 5
