2018 in politics and government
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Events pertaining to world affairs in 2018, national politics, public policy, government, world economics, and international business, that took place in various nations, regions, organizations, around the world in 2018.
Events pertaining to politics, government, public policy, and international affairs, that took place in various nations, regions, organizations, around the world in 2018.
By region[]
Asia[]
- 11 March 2018.
- China's National People's Congress approves a constitutional change that removes term limits for its leaders, granting Xi Jinping the status of "President for Life". Xi is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (paramount leader).[1]
Europe[]
- 12 July 2018.
- 2018 Brussels summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held in Brussels, Belgium, on 11 and 12 July 2018.NATO announces that a new Cyber Operations Command will be established to coordinate efforts to protect cyber-security.[2]
- 25 October 2018
- After the monthly meeting of the ECB Governing Council, the ECB announces that it will not change benchmark interest rates. It also states that it plans to end quantitative easing by the end of 2018.[3]
- 15 November 2018
- United Kingdom Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab resigns, as does Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey and several other ministers because of disagreement with terms of a draft Brexit deal announced on November 14, 2018.[4]
North America[]
- 6 November 2018
- United States midterm elections, 2018
South America[]
- 20 May
- 9 December
By topic[]
General world affairs and international relations[]
- 12 July 2018.
- 2018 Brussels summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held in Brussels, Belgium, on 11 and 12 July 2018.NATO announces that a new Cyber Operations Command will be established to coordinate efforts to protect cyber-security.[2]
- 15 November 2018
- United Kingdom Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab resigns, as does Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey and several other ministers because of disagreement with terms of a draft Brexit deal announced on November 14, 2018.[4]
Politics[]
- 6 November 2018
- United States midterm elections, 2018
Economics and banking[]
- 25 October 2018
- After the monthly meeting of the ECB Governing Council, the ECB announces that it will not change benchmark interest rates. It also states that it plans to end quantitative easing by the end of 2018.[3]
References[]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to 2018 in politics. |
- ^ "China's Xi allowed to remain 'president for life' as term limits removed". BBC News. March 11, 2018.
- ^ a b Here's What NATO Achieved at Its Brussels Summit, BY David Wemer, atlanticcouncil.org, July 12, 2018.
- ^ a b ECB keeps rates on hold but reaffirms stimulus exit plans, by Silvia Amaro, cnbc.com, 25 Oct 2018.
- ^ a b Sterling plunges as key ministers quit in protest at Brexit deal, Spriha Srivastava, cnbc.com, November 15, 2018.
- ^ Elecciones Municipales 2018 CNE
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