Catherine Connolly Elected as Ireland's New President, Signaling a Shift in Political Landscape
Catherine Connolly, an independent lawmaker known for her left-wing views and outspoken criticism of Israeli policies and EU militarization, has been elected as Ireland's new president. Her landslide victory, backed by opposition parties, indicates a potential challenge to the current center-right government and a more assertive stance on global issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Ireland's military neutrality.