EU Confidential
What's in store for Europe in 2024?
Jan 5, 2024
Predicting the impact of upcoming elections in Europe, US, and UK. Discussing EU elections, Belgian presidency, and conflicts in Ukraine and Israel-Palestine. Focus on finalizing negotiations, EU enlargement, Olympic Games, and Notre Dame reopening. Criticism of Macron's New Year's address and concerns about Paris' readiness for the Olympics. Speculation about bed bug infestations as Russian propaganda. Winter weather in Northern Europe. Exploring the border conflict and challenges faced by Donald Tusk's government in Poland.
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- The upcoming 2024 elections in Europe and beyond raise concerns about the rise of far-right parties and their potential impact on topics like migration and the Green Deal.
- The outcome of the EU elections in 2024 will shape the selection of key roles in Europe and influence European strategies, including concerns about Hungary's position on issues like financial aid for Ukraine and the EU's role in addressing conflicts in the Middle East.
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Election year and political combat
In 2024, there will be elections in over 50 countries, including the US, Mexico, India, and Ukraine, with politicians vying for voter support. Politico Europe is gearing up to track the EU elections, where the 400 million voters will have their say in June. Parties are raising funds and formulating talking points for the elections. The chaos of the past decade has taught us to brace for political tremors that could upend national politics and the global order.
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