Tag: Political crisis
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 […]
December 27, 2024
South Korean President Yoon Loses Support of Ruling Party Leader
Han Dong-hoon paved the way for the impeachment motion the National Assembly is expected to vote on Saturday. On Friday, Han Dong-hoon, leader of South Korea’s conservative People Power Party (PPP), withdrew his support for President Yoon Suk-yeol, who appears closer to being impeached by the National Assembly on Saturday. RELATED: South Korean Police Investigate […]
December 6, 2024
France in Search of a New Direction: Macron Calls for Political Unity in the Face of Budget Challenges
In a crucial moment for French politics, President Emmanuel Macron has announced his intention to appoint a new prime minister following the resignation of Michel Barnier. In a speech from the Élysée Palace, Macron emphasized the need to form a government that represents all political forces, in an attempt to build a consensus that can […]
December 5, 2024
Ecuador: Noboa Appoints Sariha Moya as Temporary Vice President
Previously, the Labor Ministry issued a 150-day suspension against Vice President Veronica Abad. On Monday, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa appointed Sariha Moya, who has been serving as the Planning Secretary, as “acting vice president”, after his administration suspended Vice President Veronica Abad, for 150 days. RELATED: Ecuadorians Protest Against President Noboa On Saturday, the Labor […]
November 11, 2024
Germany: Scholz Is Open to Confidence Vote Before Christmas
‘I want a new mandate, and that it does not come from anyone other than the citizens,’ the Chancellor said. On Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that he is open to the possibility of calling a confidence vote in the Lower House (Bundestag) before Christmas. RELATED: EU Migration Pact Must Be Implemented as Quickly […]