German Federal Election: CDU/CSU Coalition with SPD only Feasible Power Option
The conservative CDU/CSU secures a clear win in the federal election with 28.52% of the vote. The right-wing populist AfD also has a strong result with 20.8%, while Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s social-democrat SPD reaches a historic low of 16.41%.
February 24, 2025South Korea’s Martial Law Crisis and Political Fallout
President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on December 3, 2024, a step which further undermined his political capital and marks ongoing political turbulence in the region.
December 9, 2024Conservative Party Conference 2024
The UK's Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham centered on the leadership contest and candidates’ visions for the party’s future after a historic election defeat
October 2, 2024The Conservative Manifesto: More of the same?
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak launched the Conservative Party’s election manifesto this morning, hoping to reset Tory fortunes following the damage caused by his early departure from the D-Day commemorations.
June 11, 2024Davos Mid-Year
I am just back from the World Economic Forum mid-year meeting, held after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. As always it was an Impressionist painting, a bit left to the imagination given uncertainty in politics and economics. I outline a few takeaways from the week.
June 2, 2022“You Are What You Do, Not What You Say”
How to Keep Trust at the Top of the CEO Agenda.
December 22, 2021Attracting Tomorrow's Talent in Today's Digital Landscape
The war for talent is fiercer than it’s ever been – but the rules have changed as digital technology becomes ubiquitous. In the face of this rapid change, what should organizations be doing to harness the full horsepower of new technologies in the recruitment arena?
November 13, 2019