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Denmark: Prime Minister Frederiksen's possible appointment as NATO chief sparks debate Social Democrat Mette Frederiksen, head of the coalition government, visited Washington on June 5, meeting Joe Biden. By (Malmö (Sweden) correspondent) Published on June 11, 2023, at 4:00 am (Paris) Time to 2 min. Lire en français • Share Share • Share on Twitter • Share on Messenger • Share on Facebook • Share by email • Share on Whatsapp • Share on Linkedin • Copy link Subscribers only Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen attends a reception with members of Congress in Washington on June 5, 2023. SAUL LOEB / AFP In Copenhagen, "Borgen" – the nickname given to the building of the Danish parliament – is abuzz with rumors. For several weeks, the possibility of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's appointment to replace Norway's Jens Stoltenberg as NATO Secretary General had been raised regularly, without much conviction. Her visit to Washington on Monday, June 5 changed all that, opening up lively discussions in Denmark on the future of the Social Democratic Party and the coalition government she leads, in the event of her departure. Nothing is certain, however. In addition to Frederiksen, 45, other potential candidates are being mentioned to succeed Stoltenberg, in office since 2014. His replacement is due to be named at the NATO summit in Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital, on July 11 and 12. These include British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, her Lit...

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire isn’t planning to meet Taiwanese economic affairs chief Wang Mei-Hua during a trip to Paris this week that comes just days before Chinese Premier Li Qiang is due to attend a summit in the capital organized by President Emmanuel Macron. Wang is leading a delegation to France through June 19 and plans to attend the opening ceremony of the Taiwan pavilion of a technology event in Paris, according to a statement from her ministry.

Most countries with prime ministers have two executives, a head of government (the prime minister) and a head of state (generally either a non-executive principal or premier ministre, the office essentially developed in Britain in the 18th century, when the king ceased to attend and chair meetings of his ministers. This change left powerful premiers to take on the role of government Since the development of the office of prime minister, holders of the position have typically concentrated on the most high-profile or strategic aspects of government, particularly top-level Nevertheless, the role and influence of premiers (using their own political resources) have tended to be eroded by the increased specialization of government and the expanded role of

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Introduction The first step to the establishment of a ministry is the designation of a Chief Minister. The party leader with a maximum share of votes in the assembly elections is appointed as the Chief Minister of the state. The chief minister is referred to as the executive head of the state. The current post of CM is in the hands of Arvind Kejriwal. The role of the governor is to appoint the chief minister. Chief Minister is appointed for each state (28 states) and 2 union territories (currently Delhi and Puducherry). He is the powerful official of the state government. Article 164 of the constitution throws light on the role of the Governor in appointing the chief minister and the other ministers. The duties of chief minister are mentioned in Article 167 of the constitution. The chief minister is to the state as the prime minister is to the centre. Duties of Chief Minister Article 167 of the Indian Constitution, states the vital responsibilities that a chief minister is ought to fulfil. With regard to Governor • CM advises the Governor in affairs of the appointing of significant officers like advocate general, chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission , etc • Article 167 holds the responsibility of the chief minister to keep the governor acknowledged about the decisions related to administration and legislation furnished by the cabinet Chief Minister’s Share of Power in regard with the Council of Ministers The state legislative assembly is the collecti...

Chief Minister and Council of Ministers - Indian Polity Notes As a real executive authority, the Chief Minister is called the head of the government. He is assisted by his council of ministers who are a part of state executive along with Governor and Advocate-General of State. Similar to Prime Minister who is the head of the government at the centre, the Chief Minister is the head of the government at the state level. The topic, ‘Chief Minister and Council of Ministers’ is important for In this article, aspirants can find details about the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, important for UPSC Prelims, Mains GS-II and Political Science optional paper. The is an important asset for candidates writing the UPSC Exams. Visit the page now!! Refer to the following links below to strengthen your UPSC Exam preparation: • Stay updated with Current Affairs • • • • Chief Minister & Council of Ministers – Indian Polity Notes:- Table of Contents: • How is a Chief Minister appointed? • What is the term of Chief Minister’s office? • In Relation to the Council of Ministers • In Relation to the Governor • In Relation to the State Legislature • How are the Council of Ministers appointed? • Composition of Council of Ministers • Collective Responsibility How is a Chief Minister appointed? Just like the A leader of the party that has got the majority share of votes in the assembly elections, is appointed as the Chief Minister of the state. Note: • When no party gets a majority in ...

Play Brightcove video • Deputy Tom Binet broke ranks with his fellow Ministers in the States Assembly Jersey's Chief Minister has been accused of threatening to silence one of her fellow Ministers who disagreed with the government's plans for a new health oversight board. During this week's sitting of the States Assembly - the island's parliament - politicians were debating whether to establish a new advisory board to provide guidance to the Health Minister. It was one of the recommendations arising from a damning review of the island's health service, describing allegations of bullying and a culture of a lack of accountability within the department. • Although States Members voted to establish the board, the debate once again exposed a divide between two members of Jersey's Council of Ministers - the island's 'cabinet' of politicians elected to make executive decisions. During the debate, Deputy Tom Binet - the island's Infrastructure Minister - voiced his opposition to the scheme, breaking ranks with the rest of Jersey's government. He also alleged that Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore, had tried to silence him from speaking out. Deputy Moore said she wanted clarification on whether it is against the States' rules for a minister to be able to lobby against another. Credit: States Assembly Addressing States Members on Tuesday 13 June, Deputy Binet said: "You'll have to forgive me if I'm a little hesitant this afternoon. "I've just received a text message from our Chi...