From Political Shifts to Space Exploration, 2021 Promises Major Milestones
As 2021 unfolds, the world anticipates both continued challenges and new opportunities. Some of the most significant events to watch include:
January 1: The UK officially completes its departure from the European Union after nearly 50 years, marking a new chapter in post-Brexit relations. Portugal assumes the presidency of the EU.
January 4: A crucial ruling on the extradition case of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will determine whether he will face charges in the US related to conspiracy and computer intrusion.
January 5: Georgia’s Senate runoff elections will decide the balance of power in the US Senate, with Republicans Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue facing Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.
January 14: Ugandans head to the polls for presidential and parliamentary elections, which will have significant implications for the country’s political future.
January 20: Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States, bringing in a new era of governance.
January (undated): The German CDU will choose a new leader to guide the party in the 2021 federal elections, marking the end of Angela Merkel’s tenure as chancellor.
February 1: The trial begins in the Netherlands for four individuals accused of downing Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, a tragedy that killed 298 people.
With so much uncertainty ahead, 2021 is poised to be a year of profound political, economic, and scientific milestones.
