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euronews
3 months ago
Europe politics

Is Ireland inching closer to being united as one?

Northern Ireland's power-sharing government has been restored with pro-United Ireland parties in key positions
A growing shift in demographics and national identity suggests that Northern Ireland is becoming less unionist and more open to a united Ireland [ more ]
euronews
3 months ago
Europe politics

Irish nationalist leads Northern Ireland's government for first time

Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Ireland's first leader
Power-sharing government returns after two-year boycott [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill appointed Northern Ireland's first minister

Michelle O'Neill, an Irish nationalist, has been appointed as Northern Ireland's first minister, marking a historic milestone.
O'Neill's appointment comes after the rival Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) ended a two-year boycott of the power-sharing government.
Her appointment reflects the increasing popularity of Sinn Fein and their goal of a united Ireland. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Europe politics

For the first time, an Irish nationalist leads Northern Ireland's government

Michelle O'Neill, an Irish nationalist, has become the first minister of Northern Ireland.
The government in Northern Ireland returned to work after a two-year boycott by unionists.
The power-sharing government in Northern Ireland shares power between British unionists and Irish nationalists. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Northern Ireland agreement could end deadlock, restore government

Northern Ireland's largest unionist party has agreed to end a boycott and restore power-sharing with Sinn Fein.
The UK government has given Northern Ireland politicians until February 8 to restore the local government or face new elections. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

A Long Time Coming': Northern Ireland Deal Receives Broad Welcome

Deal reached to end political deadlock in Northern Ireland and establish power-sharing government.
Sinn Fein will take on top leadership role in Northern Ireland for the first time. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Northern Ireland eyes end to government shutdown DW 01/30/2024

The UK and Irish leaders are confident that a new power-sharing government could be formed in Northern Ireland as soon as next week.
The DUP party has blocked a functioning executive and assembly in Northern Ireland since February 2022. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

Northern Ireland political party agrees to end 2-year boycott that caused the government to collapse

Northern Ireland's largest British unionist party, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has agreed to end their boycott and return to power-sharing government.
The decision came after the U.K. government set a deadline for Northern Ireland politicians to restore the government or face new elections.
The DUP initially walked out in opposition to post-Brexit trade rules that imposed customs checks on goods moving to Northern Ireland from the rest of the U.K. [ more ]
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