Elections in 2024 and global politics

2024 elections How this year of elections is set to reshape global politics Almost half of the world’s population will vote in national elections in 2024. Here's what we've learned so far. Elections are taking place this year in countries home to almost half of the world's population, from Taiwan's general election in January to the U.S. presidential race in November. The votes come amid growing economic and geopolitical strife, with the Ukraine war, conflicts in the Middle East and rising trade tensions between the United States and China, the world's two largest economies. In some countries, there are concerns about the resilience of democracy itself as political discourse has polarized or been warped by disinformation. Many of this year's elections will not be free and fair - or their results will be disputed. Half-way through the biggest year for elections in history, here are some common themes that have emerged in Reuters reporting from around the world: Cost of living From the price of green onions in Indonesia to higher fuel bills across Europe, rises in the price of food, energy and other basics have hit the living standards of households across the world. Incumbent governments and leaders are