Skopje’s ratification of the so-called name-change deal has triggered a government crisis in Greece, when the leader of the conservative junior coalition partner, Independent Greeks, stepped down on Sunday (13 January). Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras immediately called a vote of confidence after Minister for Defence Panos Kammenos resigned, a process due to start on 15 January and finish with a vote the day after. Unlike Syriza, the Independent Greeks party opposes the Prespa agreement. Now the parliament in Skopje has finally ratified the deal, the ball is in the court of the Greek parliament, where the two forces will oppose each other. Speaking about the name-change deal, Tsipras said Greece needed to regain its leading role in the Balkans. “We need to ensure that the country through its alliances and its steady course is a pillar of stability and security in the southeast Mediterranean. For me, this is a national goal,” Tsipras said. Geopolitical stakes If … [Read more...] about ‘North Macedonia’ deal shakes Greek government, Tsipras calls vote of confidence
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No need for an internal vote of confidence in my leadership – Adrian Delia
“I don’t understand that there needs to be a vote of confidence simply because somebody is passing through a separation," embattled PN leader Adrian Delia said today. Asked on TimesTalk whether he was willing to call a vote of confidence in himself within the Nationalist Party’s own parliamentary so to show that he has the backing of the party’s MPs, Delia replied that he doesn’t understand the need for one given that what he is going through is a personal matter. When TimesTalk presenter Herman Grech notes that the calls for his resignation are not about the separation but about claims of domestic abuse, Delia said that in his mind, it is about the separation, before adding that he will not delve into it further due to an agreement reached in court between him and his wife which stipulated that the separation would not be discussed in public by either of them. Asked whether he truly believes that he has the support of the majority of MPs within his party, … [Read more...] about No need for an internal vote of confidence in my leadership – Adrian Delia
Valencia give under pressure boss Marcelino vote of confidence
Valencia boss Marcelino has been handed a vote of confidence by his board just a day after being drawn with Celtic in the Europa League. The Hoops face the La Liga giants in the last 32 tie with the first leg in February. But Valencia have struggled in their league campaign this season and are languishing in 14th place having drawn ten out of their 16 games so far. There's huge pressure on the 53-year-old former Villarreal, Sevilla and Real Zaragoza boss because of their poor showing this term. Valencia face a home game against Huesca this weekend ahead of their winter break and there's been speculation anything less than a win will spell the end for Marcelino. But Valencia general manager Mateo Alemany insists the manager will stay in place whatever the result. He stressed: "Whatever happens on Sunday, Marcelino will continue. "Our goals are the same as at the start of the season, we are far away from them and there is no doubt if we want to be in Europe again we have to improve. … [Read more...] about Valencia give under pressure boss Marcelino vote of confidence
May dares Corbyn to call vote of confidence in Government
Theresa May has dared Jeremy Corbyn to call a vote of confidence in the Government. The Labour leader last night announced plans to table the long-threatened motion in a day of drama at Westminster. It comes after the Prime Minister set out the timetable for MPs to pass judgment on her Brexit deal with Brussels in January. But the vote faced being opposed by Theresa May's opponents in her own party and the DUP. And the Government would also have to allow Commons time for the potential confidence vote to take place this week. Mr Corbyn's action is likely to end up being meaningless as a debate on the motion would have to be allocated by the Government itself. A Down Street source said on Monday night: “We won't allow time for what is a stunt.” The Labour leader’s remarks came after Mrs May said MPs would finally have the chance to decide on her Withdrawal Agreement when Parliament returns after Christmas. The vote will take place in the week beginning January 14. … [Read more...] about May dares Corbyn to call vote of confidence in Government
Corbyn calls for Commons vote of confidence in Prime Minister
Corbyn calls for Commons vote of confidence in Prime Minister BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Jeremy Corbyn has demanded a Commons vote on Theresa May’s future after she confirmed a showdown on her Brexit plan would not take place before Christmas. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/corbyn-calls-for-commons-vote-of-confidence-in-prime-minister-37634327.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37634321.ece/55680/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_18685d75-d197-4f28-950c-42c9d50bacea_1 Email Jeremy Corbyn has demanded a Commons vote on Theresa May’s future after she confirmed a showdown on her Brexit plan would not take place before Christmas. The Labour leader tabled a long-threatened motion of no confidence in the Prime Minister after she set out the timetable for MPs to pass judgment on her deal with Brussels. The Prime Minister said the Commons would have the chance to debate her Withdrawal Agreement in the week MPs return to … [Read more...] about Corbyn calls for Commons vote of confidence in Prime Minister