Jacinda Ardern Will Not Seek Reelection as New Zealand’s Prime Minister

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will not seek reelection and will step down next month after more than five years in office. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern: “I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice. It’s that simple.” Ardern drew international praise for her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, after her government stamped out the coronavirus for months until vaccines became widely available. She also drew praise for her compassionate response to a...