Elections

The attempt to restart democracy in Hungary stands a better chance of success than at any time since 1989. Will Péter Magyar succeed?

Could the cost-of-living crisis give progressives a window? Public service funding and tax-the-rich sentiments top polls across Europe.

Can prime minister Robert Golob escape the incumbent curse, or will Slovenia swing further to the right?

Rebuilding mutual trust between society and state institutions in Bulgaria is only possible through durable democratic practices.

As the two parties prepare for a full merger in 2026, their future prospects remain uncertain.

Will Moldova continue on its European course after the parliamentary elections on 28 September?

If our biology and past experiences influence our political choices, what space is left for self-determination?

The results of Romania’s presidential election show citizens’ disillusionment with the country’s established political forces and institutions.

Behind its relative stability, Irish politics shows emerging cleavages, particularly around the worsening housing crisis.

The EU, eager to curb migration and develop green energy, is turning a blind eye to the abuses of Tunisia’s strongman.