Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced his resignation as leader of the center-right Fine Gael party and plans to step down as prime minister once a successor is chosen. Varadkar, who served two terms as Taoiseach, cited both personal and political reasons for his decision and intends to continue as a backbench lawmaker. Known for his progressive policies, including campaigns for same-sex marriage and abortion rights, Varadkar faced internal discontent within Fine Gael, with ten lawmakers opting not to seek re-election. His resignation follows recent referendum defeats, prompting criticism of campaign strategies.