It’s a bumper edition to start the new year as we look ahead to the big stories likely to dominate the EU’s agenda in 2023.
POLITICO’s top policy reporters Barbara Moens, Mark Scott, Charlie Cooper and Karl Mathiesen join host Suzanne Lynch to break down the EU’s biggest challenges this year when it comes to climate, technology, energy and trade. Then our Editor at Large Nick Vinocur explores the broader geopolitical outlook as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues. At home, he predicts a heated political season leading up to the European Parliament elections in 2024.
POLITICO’s Chief Policy Correspondent Sarah Wheaton brings us up to speed on the latest developments in the Qatargate story, which continues to rock the European institutions. For more background, listen to this episode of EU Confidential from December.
Finally, we introduce you to Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob. The energy executive-turned-politician sat down with POLITICO’s Lili Bayer and Victor Jack after the last European Council in December to discuss a range of issues including energy, Qatargate and his own career.
<p><img width="640" height="345" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Adams-Oshiomhole.jpg.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Edo Guber: We Are Determined To Reclaim Edo State From PDP – Oshiomole" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Adams-Oshiomhole.jpg.webp 640w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Adams-Oshiomhole.jpg-300x162.webp 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<h2>Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/14/edo-governorshp-election-apc-gives-uzodinma-crucial-appointment/">Adams Oshiomhole</a>, attended the swearing of the Edo governorship primary election committee.</h2>
<p>The inauguration of the seven-man Committee led by Governor <strong><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/14/edo-governorshp-election-apc-gives-uzodinma-crucial-appointment/">Hope Uzodinma</a></strong> of Imo State took place on Thursday at the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja.</p>
<p>The swearing ceremony, conducted by the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, was also attended by members of the National Working Committee (NWC).</p>
<p><strong>Naija News</strong> reports that the APC flagbearer is expected to emerge on Saturday before the September 22 Edo governorship election.</p>
<p>Speaking with reporters after the event, Oshiomhole said he attended the event because he is a stakeholder in the state and to support the committee.</p>
<p>The former APC National Chairman expressed his confidence in the party’s victory in the upcoming governorship election during the inauguration.</p>
<p>When questioned about the reason behind his assurance, Oshiomhole stated that the people of Edo are weary of the PDP and are eagerly anticipating the return of the party to governance in the state.</p>
<h2>APC Will Present A Sellable Candidate For Edo Guber Election – Uzodimma</h2>
<p>Meanwhile, Governor Uzodimma has <strong><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/15/just-in-apc-will-present-a-sellable-candidate-for-edo-guber-election-uzodimma/">said</a></strong> the ruling APC will present only a sellable candidate for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State.</p>
<p>While boasting about the popularity of the party, Uzodinma said APC must select a candidate who can effectively deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of Edo State when elected.</p>
<p>As the chairman of the Primary Election Committee responsible for overseeing the February 17 poll, Uzodimma expressed his assurance that the committee will strive to identify and present the most qualified candidate for the upcoming governorship election in September.</p>
<p>Following their inauguration, Uzodimma addressed journalists and reiterated their dedication to ensuring the best interests of the Edo people are served.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/16/why-i-attended-edo-apc-primary-committee-swearing-in-oshiomhole/">Why I Attended Edo APC Primary Committee Swearing-in – Oshiomhole</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
