Illustration - Senat - Paris

Illustration - Senat - Paris

FRANCE, PARIS, (64), 5EME ARR., SUBJECT TO A VOTE IN THE SENATE IN PARIS ON APRIL 2, 2024, SUPPORTERS OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF NEW CALEDONIA DEMONSTRATE IN FRONT OF THE SENATE TO DENOUNCE THE OPENING OF THE ELECTORAL BODY DURING THE NEXT PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Senat - Paris

Illustration - Senat - Paris

FRANCE, PARIS, (64), 5EME ARR., SUBJECT TO A VOTE IN THE SENATE IN PARIS ON APRIL 2, 2024, SUPPORTERS OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF NEW CALEDONIA DEMONSTRATE IN FRONT OF THE SENATE TO DENOUNCE THE OPENING OF THE ELECTORAL BODY DURING THE NEXT PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Conclave - Black Smoke In The Third Ballot - Vatican

Conclave - Black Smoke In The Third Ballot - Vatican

Black smoke in the third ballot. Second day of the Conclave, the Cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel vote for the election of the new pontiff successor to Pope Francis, Vatican on May 8, 2024. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Conclave - Black Smoke In The Third Ballot - Vatican

Conclave - Black Smoke In The Third Ballot - Vatican

Black smoke in the third ballot. Second day of the Conclave, the Cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel vote for the election of the new pontiff successor to Pope Francis, Vatican on May 8, 2024. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Conclave - Black Smoke In The Third Ballot - Vatican

Conclave - Black Smoke In The Third Ballot - Vatican

Black smoke in the third ballot. Second day of the Conclave, the Cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel vote for the election of the new pontiff successor to Pope Francis, Vatican on May 8, 2024. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Conclave - Black Smoke In The Third Ballot - Vatican

Conclave - Black Smoke In The Third Ballot - Vatican

Black smoke in the third ballot. Second day of the Conclave, the Cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel vote for the election of the new pontiff successor to Pope Francis, Vatican on May 8, 2024. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Conclave - Black Smoke In The Third Ballot - Vatican

Conclave - Black Smoke In The Third Ballot - Vatican

Black smoke in the third ballot. Second day of the Conclave, the Cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel vote for the election of the new pontiff successor to Pope Francis, Vatican on May 8, 2024. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Conclave - Black Smoke In The Third Ballot - Vatican

Conclave - Black Smoke In The Third Ballot - Vatican

Black smoke in the third ballot. Second day of the Conclave, the Cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel vote for the election of the new pontiff successor to Pope Francis, Vatican on May 8, 2024. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

People call for S. Korean president Yoon's resignation

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 5 Kyodo - People call for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's resignation in Seoul on Dec. 5, 2024, ahead of a vote expected Dec. 7 on an impeachment motion against him, submitted by the opposition camp following the president's short-lived declaration of martial law. (Kyodo)

New President Joseph Aoun Sworn In - Lebanon

New President Joseph Aoun Sworn In - Lebanon

Joseph Aoun (L) reviews the guard of honor after he was sworn in as Lebanon's president in Beirut, Lebanon, Jan. 9, 2024. Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun was elected president in the second round of the presidential vote held on Thursday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Regional countries congratulate Joseph Aoun on election as Lebanon's president" Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New President Joseph Aoun Sworn In - Lebanon

New President Joseph Aoun Sworn In - Lebanon

Joseph Aoun (2nd R) addresses the parliament after he was sworn in as Lebanon's president in Beirut, Lebanon, Jan. 9, 2024. Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun was elected president in the second round of the presidential vote held on Thursday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Regional countries congratulate Joseph Aoun on election as Lebanon's president" Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New President Joseph Aoun Sworn In - Lebanon

New President Joseph Aoun Sworn In - Lebanon

Joseph Aoun (C, back row) is greeted by parliament representatives after he was sworn in as Lebanon's president in Beirut, Lebanon, Jan. 9, 2024. Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun was elected president in the second round of the presidential vote held on Thursday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Regional countries congratulate Joseph Aoun on election as Lebanon's president" Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New President Joseph Aoun Sworn In - Lebanon

New President Joseph Aoun Sworn In - Lebanon

Parliament representatives cast their ballots during an electoral session in Beirut, Lebanon, Jan. 9, 2024. Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun was elected president in the second round of the presidential vote held on Thursday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Regional countries congratulate Joseph Aoun on election as Lebanon's president" Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New President Joseph Aoun Sworn In - Lebanon

New President Joseph Aoun Sworn In - Lebanon

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri (2nd R) casts his ballot during an electoral session in Beirut, Lebanon, Jan. 9, 2024. Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun was elected president in the second round of the presidential vote held on Thursday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Regional countries congratulate Joseph Aoun on election as Lebanon's president" Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New President Joseph Aoun Sworn In - Lebanon

New President Joseph Aoun Sworn In - Lebanon

Joseph Aoun (2nd L) reviews the guard of honor after he was sworn in as Lebanon's president in Beirut, Lebanon, Jan. 9, 2024. Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun was elected president in the second round of the presidential vote held on Thursday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Regional countries congratulate Joseph Aoun on election as Lebanon's president" Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party and the opposition party confront each other in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party chant in union in front of the National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik (2nd R, up) to boycott the vote to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who has been serving as acting president, in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik announces pass of the motion to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who has been serving as acting president, in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party leave the parliamentary chamber to boycott the vote to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who has been serving as acting president, in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party chant in union in front of the National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik (C, up) to boycott the vote to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who has been serving as acting president, in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party and the opposition party confront each other in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party and the opposition party standing by the National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik (C, up) confront each other in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party chant in union in front of the National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik (C, up) to boycott the vote to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who has been serving as acting president, in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea's National Assembly lawmakers vote on the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who serves as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment, in Seoul, South Korea, December 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Yao Qilin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea's National Assembly lawmakers vote on the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who serves as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment, in Seoul, South Korea, December 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Yao Qilin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea's National Assembly lawmakers vote on the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who serves as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment, in Seoul, South Korea, December 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Yao Qilin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu takes the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romania's new government, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, was sworn in on Monday shortly after securing a vote of confidence in Parliament. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu (L) gives his signed oath to Romanian President Klaus Iohannis during a swearing-in ceremony at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romania's new government, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, was sworn in on Monday shortly after securing a vote of confidence in Parliament. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu takes the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romania's new government, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, was sworn in on Monday shortly after securing a vote of confidence in Parliament. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu (1st R) and members of Romania's new government attend a swearing-in ceremony at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romania's new government, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, was sworn in on Monday shortly after securing a vote of confidence in Parliament. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Members of Romania's new government headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu attend a swearing-in ceremony at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romania's new government, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, was sworn in on Monday shortly after securing a vote of confidence in Parliament. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Members of Romania's new government headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu attend a swearing-in ceremony at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romania's new government, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, was sworn in on Monday shortly after securing a vote of confidence in Parliament. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu, leader of Romania's Social Democratic Party, speaks during an investiture vote at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Monday nominated incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to lead a new pro-European coalition government, aiming to resolve the political crisis following the annulment of a presidential election. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu (at the podium), leader of Romania's Social Democratic Party, speaks during an investiture vote at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Monday nominated incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to lead a new pro-European coalition government, aiming to resolve the political crisis following the annulment of a presidential election. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu (1st L, Front) and members of his cabinet are seen before an investiture vote at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Monday nominated incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to lead a new pro-European coalition government, aiming to resolve the political crisis following the annulment of a presidential election. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu, leader of Romania's Social Democratic Party, speaks during an investiture vote at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Monday nominated incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to lead a new pro-European coalition government, aiming to resolve the political crisis following the annulment of a presidential election. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

A member of Romania's Parliament votes during an investiture vote at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Monday nominated incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to lead a new pro-European coalition government, aiming to resolve the political crisis following the annulment of a presidential election. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (c), upon his arrival at the family photo of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, at the Zarzuela Palace, on December 17, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Carolina Foundation, the highest governing, representative and administrative body of the Foundation, which adopts its resolutions by majority vote and carries out its functions in accordance with the provisions of the founding statutes and the rest of the legal system, aims to promote cultural relations and cooperation in educational and scientific matters between Spain and the countries of the Ibero-American Community of Nations, as well as with other countries with special historical, cultural or geographical ties. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

King Felipe VI (right) and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (left) talk during the family photo of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, at the Zarzuela Palace, on December 17, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, the highest governing, representative and administrative body of the Foundation, which adopts its resolutions by majority vote and carries out its functions in accordance with the provisions of the founding statutes and the rest of the legal system, aims to promote cultural relations and cooperation in educational and scientific matters between Spain and the countries of the Ibero-American Community of Nations, as well as with other countries with special historical, cultural or geographical ties. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

King Felipe VI (right) and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (left) talk during the family photo of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, at the Zarzuela Palace, on December 17, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, the highest governing, representative and administrative body of the Foundation, which adopts its resolutions by majority vote and carries out its functions in accordance with the provisions of the founding statutes and the rest of the legal system, aims to promote cultural relations and cooperation in educational and scientific matters between Spain and the countries of the Ibero-American Community of Nations, as well as with other countries with special historical, cultural or geographical ties. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

King Felipe VI (left) arriving for the family photo of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, at the Zarzuela Palace, on December 17, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, the highest governing, representative and administrative body of the Foundation, which adopts its resolutions by majority vote and carries out its functions in accordance with the provisions of the founding statutes and the rest of the legal system, aims to promote cultural relations and cooperation in educational and scientific matters between Spain and the countries of the Ibero-American Community of Nations, as well as with other countries with special historical, cultural or geographical ties. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

Family photo of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, at the Palacio de la Zarzuela, on December 17, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, the highest governing, representative and administrative body of the Foundation, which adopts its resolutions by majority vote and carries out its functions in accordance with the provisions of the founding statutes and the rest of the legal system, aims to promote cultural relations and cooperation in educational and scientific matters between Spain and the countries of the Ibero-American Community of Nations, as well as with other countries with special historical, cultural or geographical ties. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

King Felipe VI (left) arriving for the family photo of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, at the Zarzuela Palace, on December 17, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, the highest governing, representative and administrative body of the Foundation, which adopts its resolutions by majority vote and carries out its functions in accordance with the provisions of the founding statutes and the rest of the legal system, aims to promote cultural relations and cooperation in educational and scientific matters between Spain and the countries of the Ibero-American Community of Nations, as well as with other countries with special historical, cultural or geographical ties. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

King Felipe VI (left) arriving for the family photo of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, at the Zarzuela Palace, on December 17, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, the highest governing, representative and administrative body of the Foundation, which adopts its resolutions by majority vote and carries out its functions in accordance with the provisions of the founding statutes and the rest of the legal system, aims to promote cultural relations and cooperation in educational and scientific matters between Spain and the countries of the Ibero-American Community of Nations, as well as with other countries with special historical, cultural or geographical ties. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

King Felipe presides meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundacion Carolina

Family photo of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, at the Palacio de la Zarzuela, on December 17, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fundación Carolina, the highest governing, representative and administrative body of the Foundation, which adopts its resolutions by majority vote and carries out its functions in accordance with the provisions of the founding statutes and the rest of the legal system, aims to promote cultural relations and cooperation in educational and scientific matters between Spain and the countries of the Ibero-American Community of Nations, as well as with other countries with special historical, cultural or geographical ties. Photo by A. Pérez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly - Paris

Vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly - Paris

Former french President and PS deputy Francois Hollande during a session to vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly in Paris on December 16, 2024. In the absence of a budget for 2025, the deputies will examine on December 16, 2024 a special bill, intended to guarantee the continuity of the State, by allowing taxes to be raised, credits to be spent on the basis of the previous budget, and authorizing the State and Social Security to borrow. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly - Paris

Vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly - Paris

Former french President and PS deputy Francois Hollande during a session to vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly in Paris on December 16, 2024. In the absence of a budget for 2025, the deputies will examine on December 16, 2024 a special bill, intended to guarantee the continuity of the State, by allowing taxes to be raised, credits to be spent on the basis of the previous budget, and authorizing the State and Social Security to borrow. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly - Paris

Vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly - Paris

Deputies vote during a session to vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly in Paris on December 16, 2024. In the absence of a budget for 2025, the deputies will examine on December 16, 2024 a special bill, intended to guarantee the continuity of the State, by allowing taxes to be raised, credits to be spent on the basis of the previous budget, and authorizing the State and Social Security to borrow. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly - Paris

Vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly - Paris

French Minister for Budget and Public Accounts Laurent Saint-Martin during a session to vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly in Paris on December 16, 2024. In the absence of a budget for 2025, the deputies will examine on December 16, 2024 a special bill, intended to guarantee the continuity of the State, by allowing taxes to be raised, credits to be spent on the basis of the previous budget, and authorizing the State and Social Security to borrow. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly - Paris

Vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly - Paris

Former Prime Minister and Renaissance Deputy Elisabeth Borne during a session to vote on the special budget draft law at the National Assembly in Paris on December 16, 2024. In the absence of a budget for 2025, the deputies will examine on December 16, 2024 a special bill, intended to guarantee the continuity of the State, by allowing taxes to be raised, credits to be spent on the basis of the previous budget, and authorizing the State and Social Security to borrow. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM