“Masoud Pezeshkian” became the 9th president of Iran
07.07.2024
Meeting of the senior members of the German-Iranian Chamber of Industry and Commerce
11.07.2024Reactions of the German media to the Iran’s election 2024
The Iranian presidential election 2024 has generated great interest and extensive analyses in the German media, in particular the unexpected victory of Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, the only moderate candidate among the finalists.
Die Welt focused on the geopolitical implications of Pezeshkian’s victory. They noted his moderate stance and commitment to re-establishing relations with the West, particularly through efforts to revitalise the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal. This move is seen as crucial to lifting economic sanctions and improving Iran’s economic situation. In addition, Die Welt discussed Pezeshkian’s pledge to address domestic economic challenges exacerbated by sanctions and internal mismanagement.
Tagesschau, Germany’s leading news programme, provided an in-depth analysis of the election’s impact on Iran’s political landscape. They highlighted the Guardian Council’s rigorous vetting process, which allowed mostly hardliners to be elected, with Pezeshkian being the only reformist. Tagesschau highlighted how the election could affect future policies, particularly in terms of economic reform and international relations, and discussed the remarkably low voter turnout, reflecting widespread public disillusionment and scepticism about the fairness and effectiveness of the election.
Handelsblatt, a leading German business newspaper, offered a detailed examination of the economic impact of the election. The publication reported on Pezeshkian’s plans to circumvent the economic sanctions imposed by Western countries and his strategies to revitalise the Iranian economy. Pezeshkian’s support for compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards to improve financial transparency and facilitate international trade was highlighted as a crucial step towards economic recovery. Handelsblatt also mentioned the potential for improved economic relations with Western countries under Pezeshkian’s administration.
Wirtschaftswoche, a leading German business magazine, analysed the election from an economic perspective. They discussed Pezeshkian’s emphasis on developing Iran’s digital economy and supporting start-ups to boost economic growth and create jobs. The magazine also noted that if Pezeshkian manages to normalise relations with the West and lift economic sanctions, renewed international partnerships and investment could become possible.
