Debate over a Ukrainian nationalist leader’s role in the Holocaust has exposed how views of the past shape European allies’ relationships with Kyiv.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
‘There’s Nothing’: Scarcity Deepens Desperation in Sri Lanka
The island nation was once an economic hope, with a growing middle class. Now many people are living on the edge, unable to buy even the basics.
Embattled Leaders in Hiding, Sri Lankans Ask: What’s Next?
Protesters in Sri Lanka roamed the halls and grounds of power without challenge as they waited to see who would take the reins of their economically devastated country.
What Finally Pushed Boris Johnson to Resign?
Despite everything stacked against him, Mr. Johnson did not go quietly.
Who Could Lead the Conservative Party if Boris Johnson Resigns?
A small group is stepping to center stage as Britain’s political crisis intensifies, including the rival Boris Johnson beat last time.
Nadhim Zahawi, the newly appointed chancellor, affirms his support for the prime minister.
Mr. Zahawi, Britain’s new top finance minister, defended Boris Johnson on Wednesday’s morning news shows, but said that his focus was on tackling inflation.
Boris Johnson Fights to Hold Power After Cabinet Ministers Resign
Two top cabinet members resigned from the scandal-scarred British prime minister’s government. Some wondered if the master of political survival could pull off another save.
France’s New Cabinet Mixes Fresh and Familiar, Hinting at Macron’s Priorities
President Emmanuel Macron’s newly announced government combines continuity with change, as first-term veterans were joined by newcomers in top positions at the foreign and education ministries.
Taking Aim at Left-Leaning Voters, Macron Names Élisabeth Borne as Prime Minister
Élisabeth Borne, the minister of labor who previously was in charge of the environment, will be the second woman to hold the post in France.
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa Resigns in Face of Unrest
The move by Mahinda Rajapaksa came after his supporters instigated violent clashes in Colombo, the capital. It wasn’t immediately clear whether his resignation would satisfy opponents.