As the party climbs, its rivals, the Democratic Unionists, are stalled, which means any compromise that could revive its power-sharing national government may remain elusive.
Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments
He Promised Change in Thailand. But Will He Be Allowed to Lead?
Pita Limjaroenrat led his party to victory in the Thai election and seems poised to become the next prime minister, unless the military blocks him.
Ecuador’s President Dissolves Congress Amid Impeachment Trial
President Guillermo Lasso disbanded the National Assembly as the opposition-led body was trying to oust him on embezzlement charges.
4 Takeaways from Turkey’s Nail-Biting Presidential Election
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is headed for his — and his country’s — first presidential runoff vote. But the first round showed the longtime leader’s continued strength.
4 Takeaways from Turkey’s Nail-Biting Presidential Election
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is headed for his — and his country’s — first presidential runoff vote. But the first round showed the longtime leader’s continued strength.
Erdogan Amassed Power in Turkey. He Could Still Lose This Election.
Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has tilted the political playing field in his favor over the past two decades, concentrating power in his own hands. Still, he faces a stiff challenge in Sunday’s election.
Days After Crowning the King, Archbishop Condemns U.K. Migrant Plan
The Most Rev. Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury and a member of the House of Lords, told Parliament that the government’s plan to deal with immigration is “morally unacceptable.”
The British Monarchy’s Surprising Benefit
The coronation of King Charles III is a good time to look at what is useful about the royal family.
In Turkey, Erdogan Loyalists Can’t Imagine Anyone Else in Charge
Staunch supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan still like his tough-guy rhetoric and critiques of the West and see no viable alternative, though he has been accused of mismanaging the economy.
Russian and Ukrainian Delegates Fight Over Ukrainian Flag at a Conference
Two altercations over Ukrainian flags occurred at a regional parliamentary conference in Ankara, the Turkish capital.