„Sometimes even the hearts of central bankers get used,“ he quipped, referring to a recent joke he made about a transplant recipient preferring the heart of a central banker to that of another donor because it had ‚never been used‘.
„Thank you for all the work done in this period“.
Archiv: governmental crises
Peruvian congress approves president‘s cabinet after lengthy debate
Peru‘s under fire leftist President Pedro Castillo staved off a political crisis on Friday as the right-wing dominated congress approved his first cabinet.
In a bitter debate that began on Thursday, the cabinet headed by Guido Bellido was approved by 73 votes to 50 against.
Malaysian PM sworn in as scandal-hit party reclaims leadership
A new Malaysian leader was sworn in Saturday following the previous government‘s collapse, reclaiming the premiership for his scandal-mired party without an election.
Malaysia PM quits after just 17 months in office
Muhyiddin Yassin‘s tumultuous period in office came to an end after allies withdrew support and a last-ditch bid to cling to power failed, and he becomes the shortest serving premier in Malaysian history.
‘Zero tolerance’: Protest leaders arrested in Thailand
The arrests come after protesters returned to the streets over the weekend, calling for the prime minister to resign and for the monarchy to be reformed.
Tunisia ‚state of exception‘ hits halfway with no govt in sight
Halfway into Tunisia‘s 30-day „state of exception“ announced by President Kais Saied last month, he has yet to lay out a road map or appoint a government.
Tunisia: Senior Ennahdha official placed under house arrest
Maarouf was “informed by security forces that he has been placed under house arrest without providing him with a written copy or a justified order issued by the Minister of Interior, as stipulated by law”, the Ennahdha party said in a statement on Friday, adding that it would appeal the decision.
Tunisian president rejects crisis talks, says there is ‚no turning back‘
Some 11 days after his intervention, Saied has not named a new prime minister, announced any steps to end the emergency or declared his longer-term intentions.
Malaysian PM to seek confidence vote in parliament
Malaysia‘s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Wednesday that he will seek a confidence vote in September to decide if he commands majority support among members of the country‘s lower house of parliament.
Muhyiddin said in a televised speech that he still held the support of a majority of members of parliament (MPs) and had informed the country‘s King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.
Tunisia President Saied appoints former national security adviser to run interior ministry
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Thursday appointed Ridha Gharsallaoui, a former national security adviser to the presidency, to run the Interior Ministry, he said in a statement.
Clashes erupt outside parliament after Tunisian president ousts PM, suspends legislature
Saied sacked Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and ordered parliament closed for 30 days, a move the biggest political party Ennahdha decried as a „coup“
Lebanese PM-designate Hariri announces resignation
Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri announced on Thursday his resignation after failing to line up a non-partisan cabinet in the crisis-torn country, al-Jadeed TV channel reported.
Mahamat Idriss Deby, son of slain president, emerges as Chad’s new strongman
The presidency moved swiftly to put the reins of power in the hands of the 37-year-old general and tear up Chad‘s constitution, establishing a „Transition Charter“ that lays out a new basic law for the desert country of 16 million people.
Brazil military chiefs exit in new turmoil for Bolsonaro
The commanders of Brazil‘s army, navy and air force will be replaced, the government said Tuesday, a day after President Jair Bolsonaro overhauled his cabinet with six substitutions, including a new defense minister.
Revealed: SAGE warning that says scientists are only 50% sure Kent strain is more deadly in evidence that was handed to ministers just hours before ‚scaremongering‘ press conference
A SAGE warning revealing that scientists are only 50% sure the Kent strain of coronavirus could be more deadly was handed to ministers just hours before last night‘s ‚scare-mongering‘ press conference, it has been revealed.
Ministers were only informed about the development yesterday morning after scientists on the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (Nervtag), a subcommittee of Sage, discussed the issue on Thursday.
Boris Johnson, Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance make shock claim the Kent mutant coronavirus MIGHT be 30-40% more deadly but provide no evidence at all – as Covid cases fall AGAIN by 30% to 40,261 and R number drops below 1
Boris Johnson and his top scientific advisers tonight sensationally claimed the Kent coronavirus variant could be up to 40 per cent deadlier – but sparked fury by not providing the public any evidence for their doom-mongering.
Critics argued No10‘s bold claim – based on findings by three academic groups – were reminiscent of ‚Project Fear‘, accusing ministers of managing to find a ‚new twist‘ in Britain‘s crisis whenever hopes are raised that lockdown could be eased.
New Parties Spring Up All Around and Netanyahu‘s Likud Is Alone at the Top Without a Coalition
The leader of the largest party, on paper, simply does not have a coalition. For the first time, facing off against him are two strong rivals from the right
Israel Election Polls: Tel Aviv Mayor Gains Ground, Gantz Grazing Threshold
(30.12.2020)
Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn left the slate on Tuesday to join Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai‘s party, and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi announced on Wednesday afternoon that he will not be running with Kahol Lavan in the upcoming election.
After Huldai announced that he is running for Knesset on Tuesday, his Hayisraelim party is projected to win eight to nine parliamentary seats.
Blue and White’s Ashkenazi expected to quit party, leave politics
(29.12.2020)
The Blue and White party’s No. 2, Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, is set to announce in the coming days that he is leaving the party and will likely take a break from politics, Hebrew media reports said Tuesday.
Ashkenazi will declare that he is not running in the coming March elections by Wednesday, according to Channel 12 news and Haaretz.
Gantz: Nissenkorn stabbed me in the back
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In a weekend interview with Yediot Aharonot, Gantz said „I felt him stabbing me in the back and turning the knife.“
Nissenkorn, whose resignation took effect Friday morning, wrote on Facebook afterward that Gantz made „crazy concessions“ that would have emptied the justice minister post of authority in an effort to keep the government together.
After joining Huldai, Nissenkorn resigns as justice minister
(30.12.2020)
After leaving Blue & White and joining Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai‘s new The Israelis party, Avi Nissenkorn Wednesday resigned from his position as justice minister.
Election prevention bill fails, Israel headed to elections on March 23
47 MKs voted for the bill, while 49 voted against. The 23rd Knesset will be dissolved automatically at midnight on Tuesday night.
Shortly after the vote, Likud MK Michal Shir announced that she would be joining Gideon Sa‘ar‘s New Hope party, after voting against the bill.
Last-ditch Effort to Avoid Election Fails as Disagreements Between Gantz and Netanyahu Persist
nesset votes down bill that would postpone deadline for passing budget, bringing Israel closer to its fourth election in two years
Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Grows but Gantz Is Losing Steam, Election Poll Shows
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The bloc that has pledged not to join a Netanyahu government would stand at 64 out of 120 Knesset seats. The opposing bloc, composed of Likud, Shas, United Torah Judaism and Yamina, would garner just 56, which is not enough to form a government.
Gantz’s Party Agrees to Delay Budget Deadline to Give More Time for Deal With Netanyahu
Defense Minister Benny Gantz‘s Kahol Lavan party said Sunday that it has agreed to postpone the Tuesday deadline to pass Israel‘s 2020 state budget by one week, in a move that could give it more time to negotiate a deal with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s Likud to avoid what would be a fourth election cycle in two years.
Gantz Agrees to Curb Justice Minister‘s Powers in Deal With Netanyahu to Stave Off Election
Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz has agreed to curb Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn‘s powers, sources said, in bid to stave off election.
In return, Gantz hopes to cement the rotation agreement for the premiership with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is upheld.
Three Days to Stave Off Election: Gantz Met With Netanyahu Rival Sa‘ar
Defense Minister and Kahol Lavan chairman Benny Gantz met on Saturday with breakaway Likud lawmaker Gideon Sa‘ar, three days before the Knesset is expected to disband.
Gideon Sa‘ar‘s Party Would Be Second Largest in Knesset, Election Poll Shows
A poll released by Channel 12 News Tuesday shows the party led by former Likud lawmaker Gideon Sa‘ar surging ahead to become Israel‘s second largest party, were elections held now.
The party led by Sa‘ar, a rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, would garner 21 seats, trailing Likud by just six seats.
Gideon Sa‘ar Just Paid a High Price in Future Battle Against Netanyahu, but It‘ll Be Worth It
There was some nervousness over the weekend at the Balfour Street residence. Someone close to the royals, employed in a very rewarding job at the Prime Minister’s Office as a “consultant on the outbreak of the coronavirus,” had written an article. Its convoluted thesis was that the deserter Gideon Sa’ar was leading a move which has party, community and governmental implications, aimed at turning back the 1977 overthrow of the long-reigning Labor Party by Likud.
The Master Plan: Clone Likud Without Bibi and His Sycophants
For several months the prime minister‘s rival has been secretly spinning his web. Each week more advisers, lawmakers, mayors, key activists joined the secret circle
Gideon Sa‘ar, Netanyahu Rival, Breaks With Likud to Start New Party
Other Potential candidates to join Sa‘ar‘s new party are lawmakers Yifat Shasha-Biton of Likud and former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot.
Francisco Sagasti Elected New Interim President of Peru
The Peruvian Congress on Monday elected Francisco Sagasti as the new leader of its Board of Directors, which at the same time makes him the new successor to the former president, Manuel Merino, at the head of the country‘s presidency.
Brexit is bigger than Boris or any Downing Street bunfight
As the Brexit process reaches crisis point (again), the real issue is not ‘Carrie v Dom’, but elite domination or democracy? Is Johnson prepared to stick to his guns and see through the clean-break Brexit we voted for? Or is he getting ready to give in to the demands of the Remainer establishment and the EU? Brexit is far bigger than the survival of Boris and the Downing Street pecking order.
Boris’s bizarre self-isolation stunt: Why is the PM self-isolating when he has already had Covid?
Self-isolation is intended to reduce the spread of Covid. But Boris’s decision runs totally counter to logic.
Think tank says country might face Brexit ‚in name only‘ following Cummings‘ departure from Number 10
He continued: „Dom Cummings‘ presence at the centre of the government‘s policy programme gave Brexiteers confidence that Brexit would take place in a meaningful way.“
Instead, he warned that the loss „makes post-Brexit Britain more likely to be very similar to a Britain inside the EU, and possibly worse“.
‚This is all going to end in tears for Boris‘: Tory MPs and ex-aides say ‚nightmare to work with‘ Carrie Symonds should be more like Philip May and ‚keep a lower profile‘ – as PM‘s allies warn his future in No10 depends on the success of his ‚reset‘
‚Once you step up to the mark you become a target, which isn‘t going to help anyone,‘ one MP told MailOnline.
A former Tory adviser – who is no fan of Mr Cummings – described the events of the past week as ‚unreal‘, saying Ms Symonds had been an ‚absolute nightmare‘ to work with in the past.
Dominic Cummings‘s exit is great news for the BBC – and a disaster for any hope of serious reform
The taxi that took Dominic Cummings away from Downing Street for the last time was carrying more than just the Prime Minister’s ex-chief adviser; it also carried away any realistic hope that the Johnson government might deliver on reform of the BBC. With Cummings gone the chances that there will be any serious assault on the Corporation’s privileges and prerogatives are severely diminished.
EU-UK talks: ‚Make or break‘ moment approaching, say both sides
The two sides are in a race against the clock to settle their future economic partnership in time for it to take effect on 1 January, when the UK will leave the EU‘s single market and customs union.
With Dominic Cummings gone, Boris himself is dangerously exposed
Mr Cummings understood that Boris Johnson was the only political leader unconventional enough to overcome this. He therefore devised a strategy for him which confronted the pretensions of rebel Conservative MPs (by taking away the whip) and incurred the wrath of the Supreme Court by proroguing Parliament. This made Boris seem, to many voters, the one man who would honour a promise: Get Brexit Done. It prevailed, winning the biggest Tory majority since 1987. This sensational sequence of events was achieved against the most bitter Establishment resistance in living memory.
Dominic Cummings exits Number 10 with parting shot at Boris Johnson
Taxi for Cummings: The No 10 lieutenant waited with a box of his belongings on the street after exiting No 10
„Mr Johnson showed the aides text messages that had been forwarded to Ms Symonds, who opposed Mr Cain’s appointment as chief of staff, to show they had briefed against her. He told them to get out and never return.“
How ‚Princess Nut Nuts‘ gave coup de grace to Cummings: PM‘s adviser is booted out of No 10 for good ‚following showdown with Boris where PM confronted him with less than flattering texts that fell into hands of fiancée Carrie Symonds‘
Dominic Cummings arrived home with bottles of alcohol last night after he was kicked out of Number 10 for good – following a dramatic was confrontation with Boris Johnson who showed him texts allegedly proving he briefed against his fiancee, Carrie Symonds.
In a tense 45-minute meeting, the Prime Minister is said to have ordered his most senior adviser to leave having shown incriminating text messages which had been forwarded to his partner. The explosive claims were denied by No10.
Dominic Cummings leaves Downing Street as he quits immediately
Dominic Cummings dramatically quit No10 on Friday night after losing the huge power struggle that has engulfed Downing Street.