The Intelligence from The Economist Billions of voices heard: a year of elections
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Dec 31, 2024 
Ed Carr, the Deputy Editor of The Economist, shares his insights on the tumultuous global elections of 2024. He discusses the surprising election results, even in autocratic regimes, and a noteworthy shift away from identity politics, especially in the U.S. Carr highlights promising democratic victories in India and South Africa amidst political chaos. Looking forward, he examines upcoming elections in Germany, challenges for Trudeau in Canada, and urban migration trends in China towards smaller cities, ultimately reshaping cultural and economic landscapes.
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Positive Election Outcomes
- Ed Carr feels encouraged by 2024's elections overall.
- He believes they demonstrate that incumbents can be replaced and autocrats can face setbacks.
US Election Impact
- The US election had the largest impact due to America's global role and prior concerns about violence.
- Trump's clear victory, with both popular and Electoral College majorities, averted post-election disputes.
Rise of Right-Wing Populism
- Right-wing populism saw a rise in many places due to anti-incumbency bias and a shift away from centrist rule.
- This trend is evident in major European countries like France, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Belgium.