Central and Eastern Europe

An analysis of the deepening gulf in the Central European grouping and Hungary’s waning influence.

Beyond sustainability, energy communities also foster democratic principles and local autonomy. Yet in parts of Europe they still face many hurdles.

Throughout its history, the environmental protest movement in Poland has overcome many obstacles to become a unifying force for change.

Europe must look east if it is to grasp the full extent of the consequences of Russia’s invasion.

Polish Green MP Małgorzata Tracz on the war in Ukraine and the party’s growing influence on public debate in the country.

The co-chair of the Latvian progressives discusses the party’s journey from civil society to politics and its rise in Riga.

Questioning the dividing line between East and West on LGBTQI+ emancipation.

A new Czech government is in power – but will it live up to the hopes for a pro-European and values-driven programme?

As the October 2021 elections loomed, we asked Green party co-chair Michal Berg how the Greens hope to shape the debate.

Despite the shrinking space and pressure from governments, some outlets in these countries have proved resilient.