He appointed Chris Hipkins as Prime Minister following the resignation of Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand has a new Prime Minister. Jacinda Ardern was officially replaced on Wednesday the 25th January, with the inauguration of his successor, Chris Hipkins. The latter has been welcomed for almost two years as the minister responsible for the fight against Covid-19. Appointment as prime minister “The greatest privilege and responsibility [s]forever”did he say.

After five and a half years in powernine months before the legislative elections, Jacinda Ardern stunned New Zealand when she announced her sudden removal from power. Last week it claimed to have done so “Not enough energy” To continue carrying out his duties, after managing a deadly volcanic eruption (twenty dead at the end of 2019), the worst attack ever in the country (the Christchurch massacre) and the covid-19 pandemic.

Jacinda Ardern has long enjoyed record popularity both at home and abroad. but this It has deteriorated in recent months due to a looming recession and the return of the conservative opposition. Her resignation sparked a nationwide debate about demonizing women leaders. Chris Hipkins named it A.J“very unpleasant” The attacks she was subjected to while she was at the head of the government.