caretaker government

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By contrast, Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, who is the most senior member of the current civilian caretaker government, has had little to say on military affairs and has largely been sidelined, diplomats say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

A caretaker government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus paved the way for what many saw as Bangladesh’s most free elections in a long time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Until a new coalition is formed, the caretaker government led by Dick Schoof is in charge.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

If the government does collapse, President Macron faces the choice of either leaving Bayrou in place as head of a caretaker government, naming another prime minister or calling new elections.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

A caretaker government oversaw   new elections in the spring of 2001, which ushered in Alejandro   TOLEDO as the new head of government.

From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency