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Germany braces for a divisive election and London Fashion Week

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21 February 2025

Episode 3499

38 minutes

How will the shocking hostage revelation affect an already fragile Israel-Gaza ceasefire? Then: we turn to Germany ahead of this weekend’s federal election, examine the spat between New Zealand and the Cook Islands and meet the team behind Finland’s award-winning digital agency. Plus: our fashion director reports from London Fashion Week.

21 February 2025

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How Finland leads in digital innovation

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Finland’s Digital and Population Data Services Agency is responsible for the digitalisation of society – anything from electronic identification to securing data and making life easier overall for its citizens. Its work has become an example of best in class, which earlier this month was recognised with an award at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. The agency’s director, Mikko Pitkänen, and its director of digital engagement and customer experience, Mikko Mattinen, stop by our Monocle booth to talk about Finland’s reputation as a digital innovator and discuss the next frontiers in digital transformation.

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London Fashion Week gets under way

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It’s set to be a busy weekend with London Fashion Week well under way. Monocle’s fashion director, Natalie Theodosi, brings us the latest looks from the runways.

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