According to the "Mirror" on January 19, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced his resignation in a stirring speech.
The prime minister revealed that she will step down on February 7 and will not run in this year's elections.
Speaking at a New Zealand Labour caucus meeting on Thursday, she said: "I know what the job entails. I don't have enough energy to do this anymore. It's that simple. ”
"We give everything we can. Then it's time. For me, it's time. ”
She added that she made the decision after months of deliberation in hopes of spending more time with her family.
After the speech, the prime minister's office issued a statement saying, "Assuming such a privileged role implies responsibility, including knowing when you are the right person to lead and when you are not." ”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese responded to news of her resignation on Thursday, hailing her as a "great friend", writing on social media: "Jacinda Ardern has shown the world how to lead a country with wisdom and strength. She proves that empathy and insight are powerful leadership qualities. Jacinda is a passionate advocate, she inspires a lot of people, and is a good friend of mine. ”
In October 2017, Ardern became New Zealand's prime minister, after only two months as leader of the opposition. At the age of 37, she became the youngest female head of government in the world, giving birth to a child the following year.
She won international acclaim for her response to the 2019 Christchurch mosque shooting, and her government introduced strict gun legislation after a rare horrific incident that killed 51 people.
New Zealand has also pioneered a tough and rapid response to the coronavirus pandemic, with transmission rates and total case numbers still relatively low compared to other developed countries.
Although she won re-election by a landslide in 2020, she faces a tough campaign this year as recent polls show Labour lagging behind conservative rivals.
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson confirmed he would not nominate himself as the party's new leader.
Netizens:
I wonder why? She is New Zealand's best prime minister ever. I like the way she speaks, such a level-headed leader, which is acceptable to us British.
Jacinda is respected, even in the opposition. In Australia, a long-standing joke is "Can she suddenly appear and become our prime minister?"
She is not without controversy, but what is the prime minister?
She will be one of the best leaders in the Global South, so while I and others have reason to oppose some of her policies, she is indeed a clear stream.
People will miss her a lot, because first she is a decent person, and the rest is like "marshmallows" as they say it.
You will be missed very much. You are a breath of fresh air, and after all the old guys, I think, they will now compete for the position of prime minister in various parties. You have led us well through this pandemic; Thank you so much for everything you have done for New Zealand and the people of New Zealand.
(Source: The Mirror)