Democracy

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.

Despite being systematically sidelined, women have shown remarkable resilience and posed a challenge to Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s authoritarian rule.

Enraged by the arrest of Istanbul’s popular mayor, Turkish people are determined to make their voices heard and break a culture of public silence.

Three former Green MEPs recount their efforts to stop the erosion of liberal democracy in Hungary.

As protesters continue to demand justice and accountability for the victims of the Novi Sad tragedy, Serbia could be standing at a turning point.

As autocrats demolish the world order, can “neo-idealism” make democratic forces more resilient?

Ukraine’s independent media navigate the challenge of holding the government accountable without compromising the national interest.

Adam Ostolski on the need for strategic disremembering and asking the right questions.

Natia Gvianishvili on upholding basic rights and freedoms in times of institutional backsliding.