"Michelle O'Neill Makes History as First Irish Nationalist Leader of Northern Ireland"
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President Joe Biden praised the restoration of the power-sharing government in Northern Ireland, commending the political leaders for their efforts. The appointment of Irish nationalist Michelle O’Neill as the region’s first minister ended a two-year standoff, with O’Neill's party, Sinn Féin, sharing power with the Democratic Unionist Party. Biden, who helped negotiate the Good Friday Agreement, emphasized the importance of the agreement and expressed support for the renewed stability of the government, acknowledging the need to strengthen the peace dividend and restore public services.
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- Biden hails return to power-sharing government in Northern Ireland POLITICO
- Historic day in Northern Ireland as Michelle O’Neill becomes first nationalist leader CNN
- Northern Ireland Names Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill First Minister The New York Times
- For the first time, an Irish nationalist will lead Northern Ireland’s government NBC News
- Northern Ireland's new first minister Michelle O'Neill 'contests' claim Irish unity is 'decades' away Sky News
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