Why did French President Emmanuel Macron choose Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as PM?

On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as the country’s new Prime minister. But will “Monsieur Brexit” be able to resolve France’s political deadlock? After a seven-week wait, Michel Barnier, the European Union’s Brexit negotiator and a veteran … Read More

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announces surprise resignation

CNN — Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced his resignation, citing “personal and political, but mainly political reasons” in a surprise move. Flanked by colleagues outside government buildings in Dublin on Wednesday, Varadkar said he felt he was no longer the … Read More

Liz Truss quits as UK prime minister after just 45 days in 10 Downing Street

Liz Truss has resigned as UK prime minister after just 45 days in office. Speaking outside of 10 Downing Street on Thursday afternoon, she announced there will be another leadership election within the ruling Conservative Party, which will decide who … Read More

Liz Truss Appointed U.K. Prime Minister

Former foreign secretary takes over from Boris Johnson, inheriting a country on cusp of crisis LONDON—Liz Truss became Britain’s third prime minister in just over three years on Tuesday, appointed by Queen Elizabeth II and entering Downing Street amid a … Read More