The “King of the North” to Downing Street: Andy Burnham's challenges as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

The “King of the North” to Downing Street: Andy Burnham’s challenges as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

The former mayor of Manchester, raised in post-industrial England and catapulted to fame for his rebellion against London’s conservatism during the pandemic, is set to assume office this Monday as the 59th British prime minister, succeeding Keir Starmer. But his administration will face challenges unresolved by both the outgoing mandate and the conservative governments that preceded it.

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EU Court of Justice endorses the Spanish amnesty law: does it open the way for Puigdemont's return?

EU Court of Justice endorses the Spanish amnesty law: does it open the way for Puigdemont’s return?

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) endorsed this Thursday the amnesty law of Spain that was approved in 2024 by the Government of Pedro Sánchez to exempt from criminal liability the political leaders who participated in the Catalonia independence process. The CJEU considers that this regulation does not affect the interests of the community bloc nor is it contrary to the European directive on terrorism.

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