Domestic and international politics heading into 2025 will largely be dominated by potentially transformative elections, economic volatility and profound uncertainty about the future prospects for global peace and prosperity.
Donald Trump’s return to the American presidency will reverberate around the world. His unpredictability, his contentious policies and his appeal to populism will be felt around the globe.
There will be bellwether elections on three continents as left-leaning governments seek re-election. In Germany, low-key but effective Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party will seek a second term. The election will also test the strength of the far right; however, Scholz will probably remain in power as Germans historically grant their chancellors several terms in office.
