Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar Announces Resignation After Crushing Referendum Defeat
Among a continental shift to the right, that sees populist and conservative parties making big gains all through Europe, the ‘progressive center’ (a.k.a. Liberal/Globalist) has suffered another severe blow.
Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Leo Varadkar will step down as party leader immediately, and resign as taoiseach as soon as his Fine Gael [party] successor is selected.
The unexpected exit sent shockwaves through the political system, and raises expectations of an early election.
Politico reported:
“One part of leadership is knowing when the time has come to pass on the baton to somebody else, and then having the courage to do it. That time is now. […] After careful consideration and some soul searching,
