Most of the Russian government resigned on Wednesday January 15th after President Vladimir Putin proposed new constitutional reforms that would extend his power. His reign as president will be coming to an end in 2024, so some say that he is making the Prime Minister’s position stronger in order to be in a higher position of power when he undoubtedly… Read more »
Some of the world’s top business people and politicians – plus a smattering of celebrities – will gather in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week. US President Donald Trump, teen climate activist Greta Thunberg and Uber boss Dara Khosrowshahi are among the guests. But what is the jet-set event for and is it elitist? What is… Read more »
Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill is one step away from becoming law after completing its passage through Parliament. The EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, which paves the way for the UK to leave the bloc with a deal on 31 January, is now awaiting royal assent. Earlier, MPs overwhelmingly rejected all five changes – including on child refugees – made by peers… Read more »
New government installed after Russian leader unveiled plans to put proposed constitutional changes to a referendum. Russia‘s President Vladimir Putin approved a new government on Tuesday that he described as a break with the past, bringing in some fresh faces but retaining many senior ministers. The new government included a new economy minister and a new first deputy prime minister,… Read more »
MPs overwhelmingly back Katerina Sakellaropoulou’s appointment with PM hailing it as ‘a window to the future’ A high court judge and ardent human rights advocate has been elected Greece’s first female president in a historic vote by parliament. Inaugurating a new era for one of Europe’s more traditional nations, MPs overwhelmingly endorsed the nomination of Katerina Sakellaropoulou as head of… Read more »