Authoritarianism

The prospects for a democratic future in Belarus hinge on Europe’s continued support for the fight against Russian imperialism.

Despite Victor Orbán’s authoritarian grip on Hungary, social justice, ecology and democracy can still be placed at the heart of Hungarian politics.

Lukashenko has made Belarus Russia’s accomplice in the Ukraine war against the people’s will. But does anyone care about them anymore?

Far-right parties kept winning elections and holding influence on society, attracting part of the political establishment.

What will Polish elections in 2023 mean for the country’s democracy and its place in Europe?

Greece has a long, underexamined history of state surveillance which poses a threat to public confidence.

The collapse of connected storylines calls for new thinking on what binds us.

The Pegasus scandal shows that surveillance in Europe has reached unprecedented levels, a result of technological progress and a lack of oversight.

An opposition victory in Hungary would only be the beginning of a long road to restoring democracy.

With much at stake, an unprecedented coalition is seeking to finally oust Hungary’s strongman at the upcoming national elections.