Country of the year: The Economist picks
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The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 20 December 2024
⏱️ 31 minutes
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Summary
In the past 12 months, there has been no lack of news. Editors at The Economist have picked their way through the rubble to uncover some optimism: which country has seen the greatest improvement this year? After fierce debate, the decision is conclusive. And our correspondent joins an unusual rescue mission: the pet railroad to a new life (17:00).
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| 0:00.0 | Here's the new Citron C3 Aircross, the perfect SUV for bears and lovers of the great outdoors. |
| 0:09.0 | Sure, and comfort too. |
| 0:11.0 | Inside it easily goes from five to seven seats, and for you cubs, look, it's got Apple CarPlay and your favourite apps. |
| 0:17.3 | Yes, Mr. Grizzly, available in petrol, full electric or hybrid. |
| 0:20.9 | So ready for a family adventure? |
| 0:23.0 | The new Citron C3 Aircross, for lovers of the wilderness and everyday comfort. |
| 0:27.9 | Now with a £1,500 electric car grant. |
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| 1:05.5 | The Economist. |
| 1:17.3 | Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist. I'm Rosie Bloor. |
| 1:23.3 | And I'm Jason Palmer. Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. Remember that moment during the pandemic when everyone seemed to be getting a pet? |
| 1:33.5 | Well, many of those animals are now being abandoned. |
| 1:37.0 | Our correspondent went on an unusual rescue mission, the Pet Railroad to a new life. |
| 1:54.1 | Music mission, the Pet Railroad to a new life. First up, though. |
| 1:59.4 | It sometimes feels like we've lived several lives in 2024. |
| 2:09.0 | It was the year of elections. |
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