Democracy

Hungarian political scientist Daniel Oross breaks down the dynamics that defined the election.

Could spaces for collective deliberation, such as citizens’ councils and assemblies, mitigate democratic shortcomings?

If electoral outcomes increasingly reflect unequal participation and representation, what does this mean for the Left and for democracy?

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

The European Union cannot ward off domestic and foreign threats without promoting democracy worldwide.

While it acknowledges the systemic risk Europe faces, the Democracy Shield falls short of addressing its root causes.

Quantity matters more than quality when your goal is controlling the narrative, says Kata Benedek.

Across Europe, arts and culture are facing defunding, job precarity, censorship, marginalisation, and instrumentalisation by economic and political agendas. How do we assert the value of culture and protect artistic freedom in this challenging landscape? And under what conditions can culture meaningfully contribute to the ecological transformation?

This editorial introduces Acting Out: Arts and Culture Under Pressure, the winter 2025 print edition of the Green European Journal.

Deep engagement with complex texts is crucial for protecting us against bias and prejudice – especially in the age of artificial intelligence.

Ahead of next year’s elections, Budapest’s largest-ever pro-LGBTQ+ march offers a glimpse into the uncertainty of Hungary’s polarised politics.