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The message voters around the world sent to leaders in 2024: 'You're fired'


Published on 2024-12-30 15:40:39 - PBS
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  • Some 70 countries that are home to half the world's population held elections this year, and in many incumbents were punished.

The article from PBS NewsHour discusses the global trend of voter dissatisfaction with incumbent leaders in 2024, as evidenced by election results in several countries. In South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC) lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since the end of apartheid, signaling a significant shift in voter sentiment. Similarly, in India, Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to secure a majority, requiring coalition support to govern, reflecting public frustration with economic issues and governance. In the European Union, far-right parties made gains in the European Parliament elections, indicating a backlash against traditional centrist politics. Mexico saw a historic shift with the election of its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, amidst widespread voter disillusionment with corruption and security issues. These elections collectively underscore a global message from voters to their leaders: a demand for change, accountability, and better governance.

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