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The world in 2024

What does the new year have in store? DW takes a look at what will — and may — happen in the months ahead.

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Visitors watch first sunrise of the year from rooftop of a commercial complex in central Tokyo, Japan — Image: Morio Taga/Jiji Press Photo/dpa/picture alliance

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European Union flags fly outside the European Commission building in Brussel

European Union flags fly outside the European Commission building in Brussel

Fears of populist surge ahead of 2024 EU elections

As EU citizens head to the polls later this year, many fear far-right populists could make gains across the bloc.

left to right: The FDP's Christian Lindner, the Green Party's Robert Habeck and the SPD's Chancellor Olaf Scholz sitting in the Bundestag during a debate

left to right: The FDP's Christian Lindner, the Green Party's Robert Habeck and the SPD's Chancellor Olaf Scholz sitting in the Bundestag during a debate

Will Germany's lackluster coalition government survive?

The members of the center-left coalition government are now more divided than they are united.

China's President Xi Jinping sitting at a table taking to US President Joe Biden in San Francisco

China's President Xi Jinping sitting at a table taking to US President Joe Biden in San Francisco

Global economy in 2024: China, Trump and the next black swan

If the last few years have taught us anything, it's to expect the unexpected when it comes to the global economy.

A voter in Cairo casts her ballot in the Egyptian election

A voter in Cairo casts her ballot in the Egyptian election

Africa 2024 elections: Stability at stake?

Several elections are due in Africa in 2024. Among others, democracy will be put to the test in South Africa.

View of the moon's surface

View of the moon's surface

What space exploration missions await us in 2024?

2024 is set to be an exciting year for space exploration, including missions to bring us closer to landing on the moon.

Germany's economy set for rough ride in 2024

The German economy may end 2024 with a little growth, but right now dynamic developments seem far out of reach.

Is Germany's far-right AfD a threat to democracy?

The far-right populist Alternative for Germany is flying high in polls and expects success in several elections in 2024.

Timothee Chalamet in a scene from "Dune".

Timothee Chalamet in a scene from "Dune".

The most anticipated new films of 2024

"Dune: Part 2," Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" follow-up, as well as Bob Marley and Amy Winehouse biopics are highly awaited.

An Italian Coast Guard vessel rescuing migrants near the Italian island of Lampedusa in 2023

An Italian Coast Guard vessel rescuing migrants near the Italian island of Lampedusa in 2023

Is migration the EU's biggest challenge in 2024?

Few topics were as influential in shaping social discourse as migration in 2023, and the new year will be no different.

A refugee entering the gate to a reception center

A refugee entering the gate to a reception center

German immigration policy: What's changing in 2024?

Germany is set to become less attractive for asylum-seekers — but immigration for skilled workers will be made easier.

Buildings next to a river in Bad Ischl, mountains in the backdrop.

Buildings next to a river in Bad Ischl, mountains in the backdrop.

Meet the 2024 European Cultural Capitals

Bodo in Norway, Tartu in Estonia and Bad Ischl in Austria all share the European Capital of Culture title in 2024.

Belgium's bold EU Council agenda

Belgium aims to carry out an ambitious agenda before Europe and Belgium switch to election campaign mode.

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