Illiberal Democracy

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

As conspiracy theories and misinformation gain legitimacy in public discourse and spread online, activists in Bulgaria come under fire.

It is time to let go of the assumption that democracy always leads to progressive outcomes.

As battle lines are drawn, Brazilians face a high death toll, poor access to healthcare, distrust of government and grim future prospects.

This May’s presidential elections in Poland have been postponed for now but dilemmas remain in a political scene where cynicism permeates voter choices and perspectives.

A new emergency law has granted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán unlimited power to rule by decree. What does this mean for Hungary’s path away from democracy?

What are the prospects and challenges for Budapest under green-left leadership?

PiS has led Poland on a course characterised by Euroscepticism and the erosion of democracy. Two issues will shape Poland’s future: energy policy and relations with Ukraine.

What will the coming months and years bring for the Polish political scene?

Under the incoming von der Leyen Commission, political will shall determine whether the core EU value of rule of law is protected.