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Government Transition
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world7 days ago
Colombia's Outgoing Leader Declines to Recognize Incoming President-Elect
@business reported that Colombia’s outgoing leader said he does not recognize the legitimacy of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella’s government. The statement comes days before the scheduled transfer of power on August 7.
hrw.orgpolitics16 days ago
Budapest Pride March Draws Thousands After Government Change
Thousands marched in Budapest's annual Pride parade under hot weather. The event follows the end of a 16-year period during which the previous government restricted the gathering. The new prime minister has not attended and has given limited public statements on related policies.
dutchnews.nlscience19 days ago
Labour Leadership Change Prompts New Candidate Bid
A Labour Party figure has announced interest in leading the party following a resignation. The development comes as the United Kingdom faces its seventh prime minister in a decade.
thecanary.copolitics20 days ago
Starmer Stands Down as Prime Minister After One-Hour Meeting With Burnham
Sir Keir Starmer met Andy Burnham on 23 June 2026 for the first time since the Makerfield by-election. He announced his resignation and authorized access talks for leadership candidates ahead of a 16 July nomination deadline.
Washington Examinerpolitics21 days ago
United Kingdom Prime Minister Announces Resignation Effective September 1
The current prime minister will step down after the Labour Party selects a replacement. A new leader is expected to be chosen before the departure date.
upi.compolitics61 days ago
Hungary’s New Prime Minister Sworn In and Drops Veto on EU Sanctions
Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister on Saturday. The new government immediately signaled a shift toward closer alignment with the European Union. Hungary dropped its veto on sanctions against violent Israeli settlers, ending a long-standing block on the measure.
news.google.compolitics66 days ago
Hungary Media Outlet Stops Calling Incoming Prime Minister an Insect
A Hungarian newspaper affiliated with the former ruling party will no longer refer to the incoming prime minister as a "bug" or insect following a court order. The incoming prime minister has called for a complete regime change after elections in April.
The Bbcpolitics66 days ago
Peter Magyar to Be Sworn in as Hungary's Prime Minister
Peter Magyar will be sworn in as prime minister on Saturday after his Tisza party won 141 seats in parliament in last month's election. The party ended 16 years of rule by Viktor Orban's Fidesz, which fell to 52 seats. The new government faces a large budget deficit, withheld Eur…
ecns.cnworld79 days ago
Peter Magyar Reports Asset Movements by Orbán-Linked Figures
Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar stated he has information about wealthy figures connected to Viktor Orban’s outgoing government moving assets abroad. He called on authorities to detain families of fleeing oligarchs. The statement highlights potential concerns over…