Coverage dated April 8, 2024

Simon Harris becomes youngest-ever Irish prime minister, pledges ‘reset'

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Harris becomes prime minister after Leo Varadkar’s shock resignation last month.

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NBC New York
Simon Harris becomes youngest-ever Irish prime minister, pledges ‘reset' (opens NBC New York)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Harris becomes prime minister after Leo Varadkar’s shock resignation last month.
Time
Simon Harris: 'TikTok Taoiseach' Is Ireland's New Leader (opens Time)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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The 37-year-old was sworn in Tuesday as the country's youngest ever leader, replacing Leo Varadkar.
Bloomberg
Irish Parliament Votes to Appoint Simon Harris Prime Minister (opens Bloomberg)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Irish lawmakers voted Simon Harris to be the next prime minister three weeks after Leo Varadkar unexpectedly resigned. At 37, he’ll be Ireland’s youngest premier.
Los Angeles Times
Simon Harris, installed as Ireland's new prime minister, is the country's youngest leader (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Harris takes over as head of Ireland’s three-party coalition government from Leo Varadkar, who announced his surprise resignation last month.
KRDO
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever leader (opens KRDO)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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By Rob Picheta and Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — Simon Harris has become the youngest-ever prime minister of Ireland, officially taking office in Dublin on Tuesday after Leo Varadkar suddenly stepped down last month.
Al Jazeera
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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The 37-year-old replaces Leo Varadkar, who said he was quitting as party leader and PM for personal, political reasons.
Deutsche Welle
Ireland: Simon Harris elected new prime minister – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Ireland's parliament has voted in Simon Harris as the country's youngest ever prime minister. Harris, 37, replaces Leo Varadkar after he abruptly quit last month citing personal and political reasons.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Simon Harris is installed as Ireland's new prime minister. He's the country's youngest leader (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Lawmaker Simon Harris was elected Ireland's prime minister by a vote in parliament Tuesday, becoming at 37 the country's youngest-ever leader.
PBS NewsHour
Simon Harris installed as Ireland's new prime minister, country's youngest-ever leader (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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The new leader faces challenges including a strained health service, soaring housing costs and an exodus of lawmakers from his center-right Fine Gael party.
Triblive
Simon Harris installed as Ireland's new prime minister — the country's youngest leader (opens Triblive)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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LONDON — Lawmaker Simon Harris was elected Ireland’s prime minister by a vote in parliament Tuesday, becoming at 37 the country’s youngest-ever leader. Harris takes over as head of Ireland’s three-party coalition government from Leo Varadkar, who announced his surprise resignation last month.
France 24
Simon Harris pledges 'new ideas, energy' after becoming Ireland's youngest PM (opens France 24)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Lawmaker Simon Harris was elected Ireland's prime minister by a vote in parliament Tuesday, becoming at 37 the country’s youngest-ever leader.
Digital Journal
Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister (opens Digital Journal)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest ever prime minister Tuesday, pledging to bring "new energy" to the role but conceding that time is tight before
Fox News
Ireland's Simon Harris elected as youngest ever prime minister after predecessor's abrupt resignation (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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Simon Harris was elected as Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister on Tuesday and vowed to be a leader for all while helping to improve the lives of everyone in the country.
New York Times
Simon Harris Is About to Become Ireland’s Youngest Leader. Who Is He? (opens New York Times)
Published Apr 8, 2024
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After a swift political rise, the 37-year-old is set to become Ireland’s premier on Tuesday. But his time as head of the government could be short.

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