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In Northern Ireland, Sinn Féin takes power

2024-02-05T17:40:23.338Z

Highlights: In Northern Ireland, Sinn Féin takes power. The new Prime Minister considered a referendum on unification likely within the next ten years. But the historic arrival of a nationalist, Michelle O'Neill, at the head of local government boosts supporters of reunification of the island. At the beginning of the month, the province also experienced a strike… This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 82% left to discover. Flash sale -70% on digital subscription I ENJOY IT Already subscribed? Log in.


DECRYPTION - The new Prime Minister considered a referendum on unification likely within the next ten years.


After two long years, the political paralysis has ended in Northern Ireland.

But the agreement has barely been concluded, each camp strives to declare itself the winner.

Visiting Belfast this Monday, the British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, wanted to capitalize on this

“unblocking”

, while ensuring that the system guaranteed the province's membership in the kingdom.

But the historic arrival of a nationalist, Michelle O'Neill, at the head of local government boosts supporters of reunification of the island.

The day after the appointment of the boss of Sinn Féin in Northern Ireland as Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak took the plane to Belfast.

While part of the unionist camp is alarmed by the agreement between London and the main unionist party, the DUP (Democratic Unionist Party), the conservative leader had to reassure.

He thus focused his visit on public services, which were suffering terribly from the political blockage.

At the beginning of the month, the province also experienced a strike…

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