Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, citing pressure and the need for new leadership ahead of the next general election. Andy Burnham is the likely successor, expected to take office without a contest within weeks.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as British Prime Minister, citing pressure from within the Labour party. Andy Burnham is now the likely successor, expected to take office without a contest. Burnham's policy agenda, including potential economic shifts and cabinet appointments, is beginning to take shape.
The article questions the dominance of economic considerations in British politics, arguing that "market stability" is a constructed concept. It suggests that Labour could exploit a political opening by challenging conventional economic thinking, which has led to instability and public discontent.
Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev has won an absolute majority for his Progressive Bulgaria party after eight snap elections in five years, breaking years of political deadlock. The landslide victory gives Radev enough seats to govern without a coalition. However, EU observers express concern over his perceived Russia-friendly stance, including his objections to weapons deliveries to Ukraine and skepticism of sanctions against Russia. The article argues Western media is stuck on the 'wrong question' about Radev's relationship with Moscow, framing his pragmatism as a challenge to EU Russophobia.
