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Stay Ahead: Europe Voted, Power Plays and More - June 2024
Welcome to our June 2024-edition, your go-to source for in-depth analysis and updates on the most pressing political developments around the world. This month we will navigate through the dynamic political landscapes shaping our global community, offering insights and expert opinions on key events:
We focus on the European Elections 2024, exploring the shift to the right and socio-economic challenges shaping the EU's future. We then examine Russia's growing influence in the Sahel, why is it that the self-proclaimed 'World's coolest dictator', El-Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele', appeals to many Latin Americans, and the U.S. presidential race forecast. Plus, insights into South African Elections and an exclusive interview with Thailand's Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat.
Europe's Path forward: Steady Leaders, New Horizons
The recent EU parliamentary elections have resulted in a clear victory for the European People’s Party (EPP). These results suggests a likely continuation of the partially unstable informal centre-left to centre-right coalition over the next five years. Although populist and nationalist right-wing parties have gained more seats, a strong united far-right alliance remains unlikely. Both Parliament and the new Commission face significant political challenges in the years ahead.
In Europe, the elections to the European Parliament have just concluded, and discussions are primarily focused on the election results. Meanwhile, in other parts of the world, the focus is on ensuring parliamentarians can work freely without the risk of reprisals, intimidation, or judicial harassment, and on advocating for human rights and democracy. Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the "Move Forward" party in Thailand, gives an insight into his current situation and more generally in that of parliamentarians in Thailand and the region.
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Russia's growing influence in Africa is puzzling from a European standpoint. Why are Sahel countries turning away from the Western world? This analysis seeks to understand the latest developments through the lens of Niger and Burkina Faso.
What makes the 'Bukele Model' so appealing to Latin America?
Throughout its history, the Latin American subcontinent has constantly attracted charismatic, captivating leaders. The success of the Bukele Model can be attributed to three key factors. First, there is a clear feeling of dissatisfaction among the population with the status quo. Second, there is a notable enthusiasm for the use of social media, which has helped Bukele to become well-known and popular. Third, the extraordinary success of its public policies in the area of security, although accompanied by the potential for adverse consequences, is worthy of note.
Join us for an in-depth interview with Gareth Newman, Head of Justice and Violence Prevention at the Institute for Security Studies, Pretoria, on the 2024 South African National and Provincial elections. Discover what’s at stake and how the results could reshape South Africa's future. Don’t miss it!
In the emerging new global Cold War, South Korea is in a very exposed situation in the Indo-Pacific, with the fragile armistice with North Korea, China’s new assertiveness, and new alliances, in particular military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. Amid these challenges, can South Korea become a global responsible power in this situation?
The Hanns Seidel Foundation is active in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on political education and entrepreneurship. A key goal is to empower women to assume leadership roles in society and the economy. In a country where over half the population lives below the poverty line and lacks government support, economic self-sufficiency is vital. Local HSS partners hold seminars to teach women entrepreneurial skills, enabling them to process and sell products at higher values, thus strengthening their autonomy.
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