Bisher al-Khasawneh vs Helle Thorning-Schmidt

Bisher al-Khasawneh was appointed Prime Minister of Jordan by King Abdullah II on October 7, 2020, succeeding Omar Razzaz. His appointment came during the COVID-19 pandemic and economic challenges, tasked with implementing reforms and managing the health crisis.

Al-Khasawneh formed his first cabinet on October 12, 2020, focusing on economic recovery and pandemic response. The government implemented lockdowns, vaccination campaigns, and economic stimulus measures to address the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 in Jordan.

Al-Khasawneh submitted his resignation to King Abdullah II on September 15, 2024, following parliamentary elections. His resignation was accepted, and he was succeeded by Jafar Hassan, ending his four-year tenure as prime minister.

Helle Thorning-Schmidt became the first female Prime Minister of Denmark in October 2011 after leading the Social Democrats to victory in the general election. She formed a coalition government with the Socialist People's Party and the Red-Green Alliance.

Thorning-Schmidt's government introduced a series of welfare reforms including changes to unemployment benefits, early retirement, and student grants. The reforms aimed to increase labor market participation and reduce public spending, but faced criticism from unions and left-wing parties.

Thorning-Schmidt's coalition government lost the general election in June 2015 to the center-right Liberal Party led by Lars Lokke Rasmussen. She resigned as Prime Minister and later stepped down as leader of the Social Democrats.