These are some of the notable events relating to politics in 2013.
Events
January January 21 Barack Obama begins his second term as President of the United States. Attempted coup d'état in Eritrea Nyamko Sabuni resigns as deputy education minister in Sweden, and is replaced with Maria Arnholm.Maria Arnholm appointed Minister for Gender Equality
January 23 – In a speech in London, British Prime Minister David Cameron outlines his intention to renegotiate the terms of the UK's membership of the European Union then offer a referendum on United Kingdom withdrawal from the European Union if a new deal is agreed.(BBC) (AP) (The Guardian)
February February 11 – Pope Benedict XVI announces his resignation as head of state of the Vatican City State, effective on the 28th.
July July 1 – Croatia becomes the 28th member of the European Union.
November November 1 – 2013 Thai protests began.
November 11 – The 19th yearly session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference began in Warsaw, Poland, lasting until 22 November 2013.
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