Tag: Political crisis

Romanian President Iohannis Resigns Ahead of May Elections
Senate President Ilie Bolojan will take over as interim president until the elections. On Monday, Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis unexpectedly resigned from his mandate ahead of the elections scheduled for May, asserting that his departure prevents a crisis, as Parliament was on the verge of initiating an impeachment process. RELATED: Romania Rejects Greenpeace’s Request to […]
February 10, 2025

Colombian President Petro Criticizes Ministers’ Attitude During Cabinet Meeting
Interior Minister Cristo suggested that all ministers resign to allow Petro to make the necessary changes. On Wednesday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the attitude of some of his ministers during Tuesday’s televised cabinet meeting, when the existence of fractures in his administration was revealed. RELATED: Colombian Humanitarian Caravan Heads Towards Catatumbo “I decided that […]
February 5, 2025

Belgium Forms New Government With Five Parties in Coalition
The right-leaning government was formed after nearly eight months of negotiations following the 2024 elections. The members of Belgium’s new government will be sworn into office on Monday. Among them are ministers from three Flemish parties and two Walloon parties. The cabinet includes only one-third women, none of whom will be part of the restricted […]
February 3, 2025

Greek Parliament Fails to Elect New President in 2nd Round of Voting
A third round is scheduled for Feb. 6, with the threshold lowered to 180 votes in line with the Greek constitution. On Friday, The Greek parliament failed to elect the country’s next president in the second round of voting. A majority of 200 votes in the 300-seat parliament was needed for one of the four […]
February 2, 2025

What Will Happen to Canada After PM Trudeau Announced His Resignation?
His decision raises questions about the Canadian ability to handle pressing international challenges. On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he would step down in the coming months, triggering a period of political uncertainty. RELATED: Trump Warns Mexico and Canada About the Economic Mess ‘Their Migrants’ Are Causing While Trudeau will remain prime […]
January 7, 2025

French PM Bayrou’s Council of Ministers Holds Its First Meeting
The new government, however, lacks a parliamentary majority that would ensure its permanence. On Friday, the new French government, led by centrist Prime Minister François Bayrou, held its first Cabinet meeting under the threat of an impending no-confidence vote due to its lack of a parliamentary majority, while attempting to persuade political parties to abandon […]
January 3, 2025

South Korea: Possible Arrest of Ex-President Yoon Raises Political Tension
Anti-corruption authorities are set to execute a detention order to interrogate him about the declaration of martial law. On Thursday, tensions surrounding the residence of ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol escalated as hundreds of his supporters gathered outside, anticipating the possibility that authorities might attempt to execute a temporary detention order to interrogate him about the […]
January 2, 2025

Dissolution of French Parliament Brings More Divisions Than Solutions: Macron
‘The decision has produced more instability than serenity and I take full responsibility for that,’ the French president said. On Tuesday night, French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that dissolving the French National Assembly in June created more division than resolution. RELATED: France Begins Repatriating Comorians from Cyclone-Hit Mayotte The dissolution aimed to give the voice […]
January 1, 2025

South Korean Police Book Acting President for Insurrection Charges
Choi Sang-mok participated in a cabinet meeting to endorse the emergency martial law, which was declared by Yoon on Dec. 3. On Monday, South Korean police booked the current acting president Choi Sang-mok for charges relevant to insurrection, triggered by the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law declaration. RELATED: South Korea’s New Acting President Vows […]
December 30, 2024

German President Steinmeier Dissolves Parliament
The most recent instance of early elections in Germany occurred in 2005 during the tenure of Gerhard Schröder. On Friday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier ordered the dissolution of the lower house of Parliament (Bundestag) and confirmed February 23 as the date for general elections. His decision follows a request from Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who had […]