New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, a global figurehead of progressive politics, shocked the country by announcing she would resign from office in a matter of weeks. | via philstarlife
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, a global figurehead of progressive politics, shocked the country Thursday by announcing she would resign from office in a matter of weeks.
Ardern said she would step down no later than February 7, less than three years after winning a landslide election to secure her second term in office. Since that 2020 peak of"Jacindamania", Ardern's government has struggled— its popularity hampered by soaring inflation, a looming recession, and a resurgent conservative opposition.
Later that year she was praised for her decisive leadership during the fatal White Island volcano eruption. At her peak she was a domestic force, but her government has been steadily sliding in the polls over the last year. Although recent polls indicate a center-right coalition will likely win the election, Ardern said that was not the reason for her resignation.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime ministerChris Hipkins, who led New Zealand’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as the country’s next prime minister after emerging as the only candidate nominated to lead the Labour Party, the party said on Saturday, January 21.
Read more »
New Zealand lawmakers confirm Hipkins as Jacinda Ardern’s replacement–mediaWELLINGTON -- New Zealand&039;s ruling Labor Party on Sunday selected Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as its new leader and the 41st prime minister of the country, Radio New Zealand
Read more »
New Zealand chooses 'Chippy' Hipkins to replace charismatic ArdernNew Zealand&39;s ruling Labour Party chose former COVID minister Chris Hipkins on Sunday to replace the charismatic Jacinda Ardern as its new leader, and become the next prime minister of the country.
Read more »
‘No more in the tank’: Jacinda Ardern to step down as NZ leader - BusinessWorld OnlineWELLINGTON — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday made a shock announcement she had “no more in the tank” to continue leading the country and would step down no later than early February and not seek re-election. Ms. Ardern, holding back tears, said that it had been a tough five and a half […]
Read more »
New Zealand's next PM led Covid-19 crackdownPoised to be New Zealand’s next prime minister, Chris Hipkins became a household name leading the nation’s closed-border crackdown on Covid-19 and is seen as a “tough and capable” politician.
Read more »
Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand PM'Jacinda provided calm, stable, reassuring leadership, which I hope to continue to do. We are different people though, and I'm sure that people will see that,' says the former COVID minister who is a close ally of Jacinda Ardern.
Read more »