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politics1 year ago

"Simon Harris Makes History as Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister, Vows Renewal"

Simon Harris, 37, has been elected as Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar. A former health and higher education minister, Harris aims to lead in the spirit of unity and collaboration. He faces challenges such as tackling housing and homelessness crises and reshuffling his cabinet. With key elections looming, Harris seeks to re-energize his party and pursue a more planned and sustainable immigration policy.

via Al Jazeera English|
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politics1 year ago

"Simon Harris Set to Become Ireland's Youngest Premier as Leader of Fine Gael Party"

Simon Harris, at 37, is set to become Ireland's youngest-ever premier after securing the leadership of the Fine Gael party, replacing Leo Varadkar. Harris, the further and higher education minister, emphasized the need for Fine Gael to reconnect with the people and fight against populist forces in Irish politics. Varadkar, who announced his resignation, had been Ireland's youngest prime minister and played a significant role in campaigns to legalize same-sex marriage and repeal a ban on abortion.

via The Associated Press|
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politics1 year ago

"Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest-Ever Prime Minister as Fine Gael Leader"

Simon Harris, the 37-year-old further and higher education minister, has been elected as the leader of Ireland's Fine Gael party, making him the country's youngest-ever premier. He is set to replace Leo Varadkar, who announced his resignation last week. Harris is expected to be formally elected as premier in April and has expressed commitment to the current government's program. Varadkar, known for his role in legalizing same-sex marriage and repealing the ban on abortion, served as Ireland's youngest-ever leader and the first openly gay prime minister.

via Newsmax|
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politics1 year ago

Leo Varadkar's Surprise Resignation Shakes Up Irish Politics

Leo Varadkar, the first openly gay and mixed-race prime minister of Ireland, has announced his resignation, citing the need for a new leader to tackle the next general election after his party's decline in the polls and a recent referendum defeat. Varadkar's tenure saw him navigate Brexit negotiations, oversee the lifting of a near-total ban on abortion, and publicly criticize Israel's military campaign against Gaza. Simon Harris is widely touted as the favorite to succeed Varadkar as the leader of Fine Gael and become the next Irish prime minister.

via Al Jazeera English|
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politics1 year ago

"Leo Varadkar's Shock Resignation: What's Next for Ireland's Leadership?"

Leo Varadkar, Ireland's youngest and first gay and mixed-race taoiseach, has announced his resignation as leader of Fine Gael and will step down as taoiseach once a successor is named. His unexpected departure marks the end of a political career filled with firsts and unexpected moves, including leading successful referendums on same-sex marriage and abortion, and playing a key role in Brexit negotiations. Varadkar's resignation comes as a surprise to many, with speculation about the reasons behind it swirling in Dublin.

via The Guardian|
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politics1 year ago

"Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar's Shock Resignation Sparks Leadership Battle"

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced his resignation, citing personal and political reasons. Varadkar, Ireland's first openly gay taoiseach and the youngest to hold the position, expressed gratitude for his time in office but acknowledged the limitations of politicians as human beings. His departure follows a period of political challenges, and the next prime minister will be chosen by his Fine Gael party by April 6.

via The Daily Beast|
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europe1 year ago

Leo Varadkar's Surprise Resignation as Ireland's Prime Minister

Ireland's Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, announced his resignation, citing "personal and political reasons" as his party, Fine Gael, has struggled in the polls. Varadkar will step down as party leader immediately but will continue to serve as prime minister until his party elects a new leader, expected before Easter. His unexpected decision comes after the defeat of two referendums and waning public support for his party, with Ireland scheduled to hold a general election early next year.

via The New York Times|
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politics1 year ago

Leo Varadkar's Surprise Resignation Shakes Ireland

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar unexpectedly announced his resignation as leader of the governing Fine Gael party and as prime minister for "personal and political" reasons. His departure does not automatically trigger a general election, and a new leader of the party will be elected ahead of Fine Gael's annual conference on April 6. Varadkar, who became the first gay prime minister of Ireland in 2017, cited no "real reason" behind his decision and stated that he has no definite personal or political plans.

via Reuters.com|
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politics1 year ago

"Surprise Resignation: Irish Prime Minister Varadkar Steps Down Amid Controversy"

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced his resignation, citing "personal and political, but mainly political reasons." He will stay in office until a successor is elected after parliament returns from recess next month. Varadkar, the country's youngest premier and first gay leader, faced controversies at home and recently challenged President Joe Biden over the US response to the war in Gaza. His resignation comes after a headline-making trip to Washington DC and amid a leadership contest within his party to replace him.

via CNN|
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politics1 year ago

Leo Varadkar Resigns as Ireland's Prime Minister

Leo Varadkar, Ireland's first openly gay taoiseach, has announced his resignation as prime minister and leader of the center-right Fine Gael party, citing "personal and political" reasons. Varadkar, who became the country's youngest taoiseach in 2017, expressed pride in making Ireland a more equal and modern place. His departure, which comes after recent electoral defeats, will not trigger an immediate election, and he has requested a new party leader be chosen on April 6. Varadkar, who trained as a physician, emphasized that he has no definite plans for the future.

via NBC News|
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politics1 year ago

Leo Varadkar Resigns as Ireland's Prime Minister

Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced his resignation as head of the Fine Gael party, triggering a leadership race. Varadkar, the country's first biracial and openly gay prime minister, cited personal and political reasons for stepping down. He expressed confidence that a new leader would improve the party's prospects in upcoming elections, with his resignation as taoiseach expected after the Easter holiday.

via NPR|
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politics1 year ago

Leo Varadkar's Surprise Resignation as Ireland's Prime Minister

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced his resignation as the leader of Fine Gael and as Taoiseach, citing personal and political reasons. He expressed that a new leader would be better positioned to lead his party and the governing coalition into the upcoming elections. Varadkar will remain as a constituency TD for Dublin West and stated that he has no definite personal or political plans at the moment.

via CNBC|
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politics1 year ago

Leo Varadkar Resigns as Irish Prime Minister for Personal and Political Reasons

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced his resignation as both the country's leader and the head of the Fine Gael party, citing personal and political reasons. Varadkar, who became the first gay prime minister of Ireland in 2017, faced criticism following the government's defeat in two referendums on proposed changes to the Irish constitution. He expressed his pride in leading Ireland through challenges such as the Covid pandemic and Brexit, and confirmed that he will remain in power as the acting leader until his successor is determined.

via Daily Mail|
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