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Italy's new far-right government wins a vote of confidence at the Senate, after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni outlined a programme reaffirming her support for the EU, NATO and Ukraine and presenting herself as a steady hand to guide her country through turbulent times. IMAGES
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrives in Kyiv, where she is expected to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meloni, who took office in October, has repeatedly expressed a desire to visit Ukraine to demonstrate her government's support following Russia's invasion almost exactly one year ago. Meloni, who leads the far-right Brothers of Italy party, is also keen to distance herself from the more pro-Russian partners in her governing coalition. IMAGES
Rome (Italy), Feb 18 (EFE).- Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi obtained confidence in the Senate Wednesday and will undergo the same process in the Chamber of Deputies from 8:00 p.m. local time (7:00 p.m. GMT ).FOOTAGE PROVIDED BY THE CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES OF ITALY
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy wins a confidence vote to secure a second term in office and to cement his return to power, ending a 10-month political deadlock that had left the country without a fully-functioning government. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Ireland's parliament votes in favour of Simon Harris as the country's new prime minister, replacing Leo Varadkar after he abruptly quit last month citing personal and political reasons. Harris, 37, will become Ireland's youngest ever prime minister when he is formally installed in the role at a meeting with President Michael D. Higgins. IMAGES
Thai lawmakers approved tycoon Srettha Thavisin as the kingdom's new prime minister on Tuesday, ending three months of political deadlock on the day former premier Thaksin Shinawatra returned from exile. IMAGES