Northern Ireland's power-sharing assembly looks set to be restored, as the Democratic Unionist Party has decided to end their two-year boycott of the government after reaching an agreement with the UK government. The move has paved the way for the appointment of the first pro-Irish nationalist first minister in the British province, marking a significant milestone in the aftermath of the 1998 peace deal. The restoration of the government comes in the wake of post-Brexit trading arrangements and the Northern Ireland Protocol, which had created tensions over the region's position within the UK. The move was welcomed by politicians across party lines, marking a significant step toward addressing the political instability in Northern Ireland. The proposed deal aims to affirm Northern Ireland's place within the UK and protect the region's ability to trade with the rest of the UK, while providing a financial package of 3.3 billion pounds to strengthen the union.