The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has resigned and also stepped down from his role as leader of the Labour Party

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22 June 2026
12:34

The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced his resignation from the position of Government Head and from the leadership of the Labour Party. He justified his decision by the loss of support from the party. Starmer mentioned that he will ensure the interim until the election of a new party leader, who will automatically take over the government leadership, reports IPN.

The announcement was made during a statement held Monday morning, after Keir Starmer had a phone conversation with King Charles III to officially inform him about his decision. The Prime Minister specified that he requested the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party to establish a schedule for the election of his successor, the nomination process set to begin on July 9th.

The new leader of the party should be confirmed by the end of the parliamentary vacation, on July 16th. If there are multiple candidates, the process will be extended, but there will be enough time for the party leader’s election before the legislature resumes its activities in September.

British political analysts and the press are touting Andy Burnham, former minister and current mayor of Manchester, as the favourite to take over the leadership of the Labour Party. Keir Starmer has emphasized that he will offer his full support to the future prime minister and will do everything possible to ensure a smooth transition of power.

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The most active volunteers of the “Mathematics, from equal to equal” campaign were awarded

by Iana Josu 21.07.2026

The most active volunteers of the second edition of the national campaign “Mathematics, from equal to equal” were awarded on Tuesday, at the closing event of the project. According to the organizers, over 300 high school students provided more than 3 thousand hours of free tutoring to ninth grade students, helping them prepare for the national mathematics exam, reports IPN.

The campaign took place between March and June and was organized by the Ministry of Education and Research, in partnership with the National Curriculum and Assessment Agency, UNICEF and UNDP Moldova.

The Secretary General of the Ministry of Education and Research, Galina Rusu, thanked the high school students for their involvement and stated that they have demonstrated that peer support can make a difference in the learning process. “If you have managed to instill in them the confidence that they can understand mathematics and can put in effort, then you have achieved your goal”, said the ministry’s representative.

In turn, Galina Bulat, an education specialist at UNICEF Moldova, emphasized that the program has had benefits for both the students who received support and the mentors. According to her, explaining the lessons helps young people to consolidate their knowledge and develop skills such as communication, patience and empathy.

At the same time, Ana Moraru, representative of UNDP Moldova, noted that investing in education and developing skills in areas such as science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics is essential for shaping a modern society.

The campaign “Mathematics from equal to equal” is an educational volunteer initiative that aims to help middle school students prepare for exams and, at the same time, to develop civic spirit and mentoring skills among high school students.

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The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has resigned and also stepped down from his role as leader of the Labour Party

IPN.md

22 June 2026
12:34

Foreign Affairs Keir Starmer King Charles III Parliament Resignation The Labour Party The United Kingdom Правительство

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The elections in Gagauzia could be organized according to the proportional electoral system

by Irina Botu 21.07.2026

The conduct of elections for the Popular Assembly of Gagauzia based on the proportional electoral system was discussed by President Maia Sandu with deputies from Comrat. The discussions focused on the application of a uniform electoral system throughout the country, in accordance with the recent decision of the Constitutional Court regarding the competencies of the UTA Gagauzia, reports IPN.

According to the Presidency, some members of the People’s Assembly present at the meeting supported the proposal for the regional vote to be organized according to the proportional model applied at the national level.

The President of the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia, Valentin Gaidarji, stated after the meeting that the representatives of the region will discuss with the entire body of deputies from Comrat the issues addressed at the meeting with the head of state. He pointed out that the dialogue between Chisinau and Comrat continues and that there is a common understanding on some topics, without providing details.

According to the Presidency, the Constitutional Court’s decision establishes that the electoral system must be uniform throughout the territory of the Republic of Moldova and approved by organic law by Parliament, in accordance with the country’s status as a unitary state.

The institution specifies that the Court’s decision is final and binding for all authorities. The Parliament is set to urgently review a project to amend the Electoral Code, so that the elections for the Gagauz People’s Assembly can be organized this autumn based on the new provisions.

The consultations between the central authorities and the representatives of Gagauzia will continue on Tuesday, with the participation of the mayors from the region.

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