A small group is stepping to center stage as Britain’s political crisis intensifies, including the rival Boris Johnson beat last time.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
Sajid Javid Addresses Parliament After Calls for Johnson’s Resignation
In explaining to Parliament why he stepped down from Boris Johnson’s government, Mr. Javid said, “Treading the tightrope between loyalty and integrity has become impossible in recent months.”
Who Is Chris Pincher?
Chris Pincher’s actions could easily have gone unnoticed if Boris Johnson’s government hadn’t already been troubled.
French President Macron Adjusts His Cabinet, Seeking a Fresh Start
The new appointments by President Emmanuel Macron of France are unlikely to help him push his agenda through a fragmented lower house of Parliament.
Tunisia’s President, Kais Saied, Proposes New Constitution
The proposal, which will be put to a national referendum on July 25, would enshrine the significant steps he has taken over the past year to dismantle the North African nation’s young democracy.
Yair Lapid, Israel’s New Prime Minister, Played the Long Game to Power
Once mocked for his inexperience and perceived arrogance, Israel’s caretaker premier taught voters a lesson in political maturity and humility.
Israel’s Parliament Dissolves, Paving Way for Election in November
The decision brought down the coalition government and installed Yair Lapid, a centrist, as interim prime minister. Exhausted and exasperated Israelis will be asked to vote again in November.
France’s Far Right Surges Into Parliament, and Further Into the Mainstream
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally now has a place of power in the political establishment and a chance to prove itself in the eyes of voters.
France’s Far-Right Surges Into Parliament, and Further Into the Mainstream
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally now has a place of power in the political establishment and a chance to prove itself in the eyes of voters.