Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister

Simon Harris has been confirmed as the new prime minister of Ireland, making him the youngest-ever holder of the position. He ran unopposed to replace Leo Varadkar as leader of the ruling Fine Gael party after Varadkar's surprise resignation last month. The confirmation was made in a meeting with President Michael D. Higgins and received support from coalition partners. Opposition parties argued that Harris is a product of the center-right government. Harris expressed his commitment to honoring the trust placed in him by the Irish people. The confirmation was met with cheers in parliament, with 88 votes in favor and 69 against.