Let’s get the parties charted: the Partygate report
May 26, 2022
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Matthew Holhouse, a British political correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on the controversial Partygate report detailing lockdown gatherings under Boris Johnson, revealing a deepening public dissent and its implications for his leadership. Wendelin von Bredow, Senior Germany correspondent, discusses the remarkable success of Switzerland in the business arena despite its modest resources, while also addressing its future challenges. The duo also explores the influence of Russian propaganda on social media, analyzing its surprising success in shaping perceptions globally.
A long-awaited inquiry into lockdown gatherings on Boris Johnson’s watch reveals lurid details of brash bashes. Yet the prime minister will be able, once again, to brush off the controversy. We ask why Switzerland is such a powerhouse in business and finance despite its modest resources. And how Russia’s war propaganda is winning over plenty of Twitter users. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer