Macron to appoint new prime minister within 48 hours
French President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours, his office said Wednesday, following the resignation of Sebastien ...
Singapore’s parliamentary election, set for May 3, will see 11 political parties competing for the 2.76 million registered voters in the city-state, with a population of 6 million. Here are the key parties and their platforms:
People's Action Party (PAP)
Leader: Lawrence Wong, 52, Singapore's fourth Prime Minister.
Platform: The PAP has been in power since Singapore's independence in 1965 and is known for its clean governance, economic stability, and effective management of the country’s rapid growth.
Workers' Party
Leader: Pritam Singh, 49, lawyer.
Platform: The largest opposition party, advocating for a more balanced political system and aiming for long-term control of one-third of the legislature.
Progress Singapore Party
Leader: Tan Cheng Bock, former PAP lawmaker.
Platform: Focuses on reducing governance erosion and enhancing citizens' welfare.
Singapore Democratic Party
Leader: Chee Soon Juan, 62, social liberal advocate.
Platform: Emphasizes human rights and social liberal policies.
The election will provide voters with a range of platforms focused on economic stability, social welfare, and governance reform.
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French President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours, his office said Wednesday, following the resignation of Sebastien Lecornu amid political deadlock.
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