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Simon Harris To Become Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister

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Simon Harris To Become Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
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MAR 2024
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story last updated MAR 2024

The Spin

Right narrative

As the youngest person ever to lead the Republic of Ireland, Simon Harris — who has risen through the ranks to hold multiple positions at a young age — will bring in fresh energy and new ideas. He is ambitious and has led efficiently during multiple crises. Under his vigorous leadership, Ireland will meet challenging times with hope and determination, while Fine Gael would stand a better chance of re-election.

Independent

Left narrative

Harris, the "TikTok taoiseach," is an opportunist trying too hard to appeal to the younger generation. However, his metropolitan style of politics and over-enthusiasm will fail to save his party's flagging fortunes. Inheriting a dwindling three-party coalition government and a party down in the polls, Harris will have little room to make significant policy changes and defeat Sinn Féin at the next parliamentary elections.

Financial Times

Metaculus Prediction


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