This Week in Politics

A statement by Britain’s prime minister Rishi Sunak

With the annual United Nations assembly in full swing and many of the world leaders gathering in New York. And the UN general secretary António Guterres inviting some of the globe’s most prominent leaders to talk about climate change, Rishi Sunak, Great Britain’s prime minister has made headlines by choosing not to attend. This has been seen as a statement from Mr Sunak and the United Kingdom’s commitment to the fight against climate change. Many see it as a potential play for British voters in the upcoming general election. Climate has been one of the few points of interest in which Rishi Sunak’s hurting Conservatives have managed to garner broader support among the electorate. With a recent close by-electionbeing won by the Conservatives who repeatedly attacked the main opposition candidate on the his party’s climate plan. Nevertheless this is without a doubt a statement from Britain and its commitment to fighting global warming.

Upcoming Slovakian elections

The Slovakian people have a choice to make, who will rule the country for the coming 4 years? If current polls are to suggest anything it’s a change in government. The social democratic (pro-Russia) “SMER” party is the largest party in current polls and the newly formed liberal party called “progressive Slovakia” is in a strong second place. This is likely a sign that the Slovakian people are discontent with the ruling “democratic coalition” and are ready for a change in government. In addition the aforementioned SMER party is pro-Russia meaning; Slovakia may become one of the few pro-Russia strongholds in Europe after the general election.