On Thursday, Irish lawmakers elected Micheál Martin as Taoiseach for a second term after a tumultuous parliamentary session. The coalition government comprises Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and independent lawmakers, amid protests over speaking rights. Martin emphasized Ireland's critical relationships with Europe, the U.S., and the U.K., as the country faces economic uncertainties linked to changes in American corporate tax policies. His leadership marks a continuation of a historic partnership between the center-right parties, with plans for a transition back to Fine Gael leadership in 2027.