New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern He announced that he would then resign Feb 7. A visibly emotional 42-year-old Labor leader said, in a surprise press conference at which she could not hold back her emotions and tears, that over the summer she had hoped to find the energy to keep going but had not been able to. He said he reflected on his future, explaining: As Prime Minister it has been the greatest honor of my life and I want to thank New Zealanders for the tremendous privilege of leading the country over the past five and a half years. These five and a half years were the most fulfilling of my life. I am leaving because this privileged job also involves a great responsibility, knowing when you are the right person to lead the country and also when you are not. It’s time for me. The next elections will be held on October 14.

Ardern took office on October 26, 2017

At 37 years old, he is the youngest Prime Minister of New Zealand in 150 years And the third female prime minister in the country after Jenny Shipley (1997-1999) and Helen Clark (1999-2008): In order to become Prime Minister, I gave myself completely – he explained -, but the role also took a lot from me. You can’t and shouldn’t do this job unless you have a full tank, plus some in reserve for those unforeseen challenges that inevitably arise.

The news rocked the Labor party, as the prime minister was at the caucus retreat in Napier when she announced her farewell at a press conference.: They were surprised, but they understood me – I explained afterwards -. If I don’t have what it takes, I have to let someone else do the job. The Labor Party is due to hold a vote on Sunday to choose a new leader and prime ministerial candidate. Ardern said she is convinced her team is fully capable of moving the country forward and winning the next election: I’m not leaving because I think we can’t win the election, but because I believe we can and we will. He asserts that there is no secret scandal behind his resignation, except for one A personal and life choice: I’m a human. We give as much as we can for as long as we can and then it’s time. This is the moment for me. I’m going to hurt New Zealanders if you keep doing this.

Then the words dedicated to the family. Remembering the constant support of those who supported her in this very difficult decision, she turned directly to her partner Clark Giffordwho was waiting for her there. First idea for his daughter: a snowMy mom is looking forward to being there when school starts this year. And to Clark, let’s get married. He didn’t say anything to the little girl about his resignation: Four-year-olds talk, and we can’t take any chances. related weddingthe Prime Minister has been forced to announce Postponement In January last year due to restrictions decided by his government to counter the new wave of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Relieved, at the end of the press conference, Ardern hugged her partner and left the room with him, smiling. She said she would like New Zealanders to remember her – she said – as someone who always tried to be nice and wanted to stress that one of her greatest privileges was working with Māori.