The new prime minister wants to succeed President Macron. But first he must see off the far right and define himself before a restive public.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
The U.K. Labour Party’s Worst Enemy Might Be Itself
The party has a large lead in the polls but recent missteps have led to questions about the management skills of its leader, Keir Starmer.
Imran Khan’s Opponents Reach Deal to Shut His Allies Out of Government
After days of wrangling, two parties run by political dynasties joined forces and will nominate Shehbaz Sharif to be Pakistan’s prime minister.
Pakistan Election: Everything You Need to Know
Analysts say Pakistan’s powerful military has never intervened so openly on behalf of its preferred candidate.
King Charles Has Cancer. Here’s What to Know.
The British monarch’s diagnosis was a surprise announcement. Here’s a guide to the news and its potential implications.
Senegal Parliament Delays Elections Until December After Opposition Showdown
President Macky Sall abruptly postponed elections scheduled for this month, and on Monday, legislators in the West African nation voted to allow him to stay in office months after his presidency is to end.
Many Israelis Want Netanyahu Out. But There Is No Simple Path to Do It.
There is no clear mechanism to force early elections in Israel. But there are other ways to oust the Israeli prime minister.
In Northern Ireland, a Knotty Brexit Problem Is on the Brink of Being Solved
Four years after Britain officially left the E.U., the U.K. government on Wednesday published the details of a deal to restore the power-sharing government in Belfast.
French Lawmakers Vote to Enshrine Abortion Rights in Constitution
Most of France’s political parties broadly support the right to abortion. But the proposal still has to undergo a long and complex legislative process before it comes to fruition.
Canada Delays Plan to Offer Medically Assisted Death to the Mentally Ill
A parliamentary panel concluded that there are not enough doctors, particularly psychiatrists, in the country to properly assess patients.