![Leo Varadkar: The political backdrop to his shock resignation as Ireland’s prime minister](/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/www-11564.jpg)
Irish Politics
— Leo Varadkar unexpectedly resigned as Ireland’s Taoiseach, citing both personal and political reasons, leaving his party, Fine Gael, puzzled. Despite his achievements, recent electoral setbacks and internal party unrest prompted his departure, possibly paving the way for a new European role.