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The Intelligence: 2024 is a big year for democracy
Jan 1, 2024
Ed Carr, the Deputy Editor of The Economist, joins Sarah Birke, the Mexico City bureau chief, to discuss a pivotal year for global democracy with elections in over 70 countries. They delve into the crucial Mexican elections, highlighting the influence of President López Obrador and the rivalry between Claudia Sheinbaum and opposition candidate Xochitl Galvez. Additionally, they explore how ambient music can enhance productivity, offering interesting insights on creating a focused work environment amidst the chaos.
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- Only 43 out of 71 countries will have genuinely fair elections in 2024, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.
- The upcoming elections in Mexico, Taiwan, South Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine are all worth watching for potential shifts in power and surprising outcomes.
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2023 Election Results and the Outlook for 2024
The year 2023 witnessed surprising election outcomes in various countries, including Argentina, the Netherlands, and Poland. In Argentina, the Peronist party led by Javier Milei came to power following a year of economic turmoil. The far-right Eurosceptic party, Here to Build, garnered the most votes in the Dutch general election. In Poland, voters favored Donald Tusk, the former president of the EU Council. However, 2024 is anticipated to be an even more significant year, with a record number of people across 76 countries, approximately 4 billion individuals, eligible to vote. Despite the sheer number of elections, not all of them are projected to be fully free and fair. The Economist Intelligence Unit predicts that only 43 out of 71 countries will have genuinely fair elections.
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