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📊 Q4 2023 SME Confidence Index results 📈 National elections on the horizon have sparked deep concerns among SA small business owners. David Morobe, Executive GM of Impact Investing at Business Partners Limited, shares insights on what this means for the entrepreneurial landscape. Read more: https://ow.ly/Oyjz50Rqo9N #SMENews #SouthAfrica #Elections2024 #SmallBusiness"

Anticipation Builds as Sabah Gears Up for State Elections – Predicting the Future Amid Economic Focus”: By- Dino Gombak As Sabah prepares for the upcoming state elections, the political landscape is abuzz with expectations and speculations. With a keen focus on economic development, the elections are set to play a pivotal role in determining the direction of Sabah’s future. This article delves into the potential outcomes, key players, and critical issues… Continue reading Anticipation Builds as Sabah Gears Up for State Elections – Predicting the Future Amid Economic Focus”

Anticipation Builds as Sabah Gears Up for State Elections – Predicting the Future Amid Economic Focus”: By- Dino Gombak As Sabah prepares for the upcoming state elections, the political landscape is abuzz with expectations and speculations. With a keen focus on economic development, the elections are set to play a pivotal role in determining the direction of Sabah’s future. This article delves into the potential outcomes, key players, and critical issues … Continue reading →

New SME survey results reveal upcoming national elections a deep concern for SA small business owners https://lnkd.in/dAnKAY3E David Morobe, Executive General Manager for Impact Investing at Business Partners Limited The 2024 elections are set to be one of the most monumental and contested in South African history. Several shifts in the electoral arena; including the introduction of independent candidates to the voting roll, the unprecedented large number of political parties contesting the elections as well as the uncertain majority of the ruling party, have added to the national air of uncertainty. For small businesses across the country surveyed in the Q4 2023 SME Confidence Index, the social climate ahead of the May elections is cause...

EU elections - I know, I know, most people find them a snoozefest. But for those Skellefteå kommun or Northvolt newcomers who want to understand Swedish political parties, this piece tells you what each of the eight main parties stands for, and how they map onto the political blocs in the European parliament. It's a simple introduction to Swedish politics. If nothing else, this could serve as a useful primer for the next Swedish general election. And, finally, this took me quite a while to research and compile, so please read at least a little bit of it! 🤣 #Norrland

2024 is likely to be a record-breaking year of political change and upheaval as countries across the globe prepare for elections. As an investor, you might be worried about how this might affect your wealth. Before you make any decisions, it's important to consider what's happened to the market during past elections.

The European Parliament’s shift to the right following the recent elections could have significant implications for the region’s power sector. 🤔 This year’s European Parliament elections, held on 6–9 June, resulted in a noticeable shift to the right. According to provisional results, far-right political parties achieved their strongest-ever results in this year’s elections, collectively securing nearly a quarter of the chamber’s seats. The newly formed far-right group Patriots for Europe (Pfe) won 84 seats, becoming the third-largest party in the European Parliament. The European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) obtained 78 seats, up nine from 2019. Notably, far-right groups made significant gains in member states with significant influence over the EU’s energy landscape and agenda, including France, Germany and Italy. “Although a [relatively] disparate group, their [far-right parties’] increased presence will apply added pressure to EU policymaking,” says Francesca Gregory, senior energy transition analyst at Power Technology’s parent company GlobalData. The centre-right European People’s Party secured a clear majority, tilting further towards a right-wing shift in power. Based on preliminary data, the EPP has 188 seats, representing almost 25% of the 720 seats. https://lnkd.in/dMUryETT

🗣The latest European Parliament elections have concluded, and the results are shaping the future of Europe. 📊📈📉Here’s a breakdown of how each party: ✨European People's Party (EPP): 186 seats (25.8%), gaining seats and remaining the largest Party ✨Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D): 135 seats (18.8%), losing seats ✨Renew Europe (RE): 79 seats (11.0%), significantly losing seats ✨European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR): 73 seats (10.1%), minor gains ✨Identity and Democracy (ID): 58 seats (8.1%), minor gains ✨Greens/European Free Alliance (Greens/EFA): 53 seats (7.4%), heavy losses ✨The Left Group in the European Parliament (GUE/NGL): 36 seats (5.0%), minor losses ✨Nonaligned: 100 seats (13.9%), some of these parties will start joining talks groups, mayor gains 📊These results mark a significant shift in the political landscape of the European Parliament. The gains for some parties and losses for others indicate a dynamic and changing electorate. Next Steps: ➡️Coalition Building: Parties will now engage in negotiations to form coalitions. With no single party holding a majority, alliances will be crucial to pass legislation and appoint key positions. ➡️Policy Priorities: Each party will outline its policy priorities. Expect to see discussions on key issues such as climate change, economic recovery, digital transformation, and Migration. ➡️Leadership Positions: Selection of the President of the European Parliament and committee chairs will be top priorities. These roles are critical in setting the agenda and guiding legislative work. ➡️Legislative Agenda: The new Parliament will begin working on its legislative agenda, with a focus on addressing both ongoing and emerging challenges facing the European Union. ➡️Commission President: The European Council, comprising EU heads of state or government, will propose a candidate for President of the European Commission. This candidate is often from the largest party or coalition in the European Parliament. The proposed candidate for Commission President must be approved by an absolute majority in the European Parliament. If not approved, the Council must propose a new candidate. ➡️Selection of Commissioners: Once the Commission President is approved, he or she, in cooperation with member states, will propose a team of Commissioners, one from each EU country. Each Commissioner is assigned a specific policy portfolio. The European Parliament will hold hearings to assess the proposed Commissioners and then vote to approve the entire Commission. A simple majority is required for approval. Thank you to all who voted and engaged in this important democratic process. Let's continue to work together for a prosperous and united Europe!🌍 #EuropeanParliament #ElectionResults #FutureOfEurope #DemocracyInAction #EP2024

The recent EU election results have sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Germany, France, and Belgium, triggering internal political crises and prompting new parliamentary elections in some countries. This upheaval underscores a growing https://lnkd.in/ezUTBGCP

A New face of decentralisation My advocacy for reforms in this year’s elections, and the regional governments elected, started with the publication of “Unleashing Community Empowerment through A New Regional Autonomy Concept in the 2024 Elections” in JISCOS (Journal of Interdisciplinary Socio-Economic and Community Study) Volume 3 Number 1 June. https://lnkd.in/gzPn_P3F While so many have been complaining about the decline of democracy in Indonesia, I continue to argue for the extraordinary opportunity to strengthen democracy through CSO and academic engagement in the election process for Governor and Vice Governor, Regent and Vice Regent, Mayor and Vice Mayor. These elections will differ from all previous regional elections as they are concurrent, enable collaboration, and the issues are more challenging and more immediate for the people. The vision that winning candidates present in their campaign will shape the future of each region, thus the whole country. Local CSOs and local universities have the capacity to provide knowledge, sound prediction and advice, to challenge candidates in over 500 regional elections, to demonstrate, I repeat, demonstrate not lobby, the urgent need for better local government, close to the people. CSOs and universities have awesome responsibilities to speak up on behalf of the people, to promote: ·        Efforts to achieve SDGs and plan for sustainable development ·        to consider risk management for the increasing threats ·        and to consider especially the most vulnerable. Posters do not inform the public, and candidates do not learn anything from them. Posters sell candidates like shampoo or noodles. Free meals belittle both candidates and the public. Every vote bought breeds cynicism in the public. It says the best that any candidate can do is buy a meal. The public needs to make wise decisions to vote for the best candidate. The best candidates are the most competent, committed and having integrity to serve. ·        Competent to understand concerns of the people, competence to learn from experts, competence to assess impact of their policies to assure they are effective and appropriate. ·        Competent to gain the wide support of the public and of the business community, as all regions that have done well in 20 years of electing leaders have been regions where the community and businesss supports their reforms. ·        Committed to serve the electorate, commitment to assure nobody is left behind. ·        Committed to collaborate, with society, with markets, with neighbouring regions, with provinces. ·        Integrity to put honesty, service and public interest before personal interest. When candidates achieve this, they will start to create a new face of decentralisation. And those who win the election will be implementing a new decentralisation, without the need of revising the law, by integrity, listening, learning, collaborating, and performing.