After a swift election, Ireland has formed a new government in just 46 days. The coalition between Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, with the Regional Independent Group as their new junior partner, will return to power. Micheal Martin will again serve as Taoiseach, while Simon Harris is expected to become minister for foreign affairs. The new government faces challenges including housing and healthcare issues, as well as navigating the complex relationship with the new Trump administration and its potential tariffs on European exports.
Well, that was a lot quicker than last time. After the February 2020 election, negotiations for a new Irish government dragged on until June. Now, a mere 46 days after the last vote, the deal's been done. The groundbreaking coalition between the former bitter rivals Fine Gael and Fianna Fail will return for another term, minus their junior partners the Greens who, in time-honoured coalition fashion, were obliterated at the polls.
That will clear the way for the new government to be confirmed next Thursday, when the Dail returns. With the electorate clearly choosing economic stability in the November election, the new government will have many of the old faces, dealing with many of the old problems, especially in housing and healthcare. A new challenge comes from across the Atlantic.
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