Simon Harris, at the age of 37, has made history by becoming the youngest-ever prime minister of Ireland. He officially assumed office in Dublin after Leo Varadkar's sudden resignation last month. Harris, a rising political star, ran unopposed to succeed Varadkar as the leader of the ruling Fine Gael party.
Having held various government positions, including serving as the minister for higher education and science, Harris faces a challenging political landscape as Ireland gears up for a general election by late March 2025. Fine Gael currently trails behind Sinn Fein in opinion polls, with issues such as the housing crisis and immigration numbers impacting public sentiment.
