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The Istanbul Convention: a political tool for Latvia’s upcoming parliamentary election

Opposition parties are capitalizing on Latvia’s deeply ingrained cultural divisions for political support.

May 4, 2026 - Sam Freeman

A democratic Hungary: priorities and ambitions after Orbán

The recent victory of Péter Magyar’s Tisza party in Hungary has led to excited discussions regarding the future of the country. A great amount of internal and external change must occur if Budapest is to truly take advantage of this moment after many years under Viktor Orbán’s illiberal rule.

April 27, 2026 - Ferenc Laczó

Armenia’s civil rights under scrutiny ahead of elections

Armenia’s democratic transition is entering a new phase as the country approaches parliamentary elections in June. While reforms have strengthened political competition and civil society, persistent institutional weaknesses and growing polarization continue to shape the landscape. The state of human rights will be central to how this next test unfolds.

April 21, 2026 - Anna Vardanyan

Ballots under fire. Elections during war?

Consensus in Ukraine is that in order to hold elections, a ceasefire would first be necessary. Yet even if a genuine ceasefire were secured, urgent questions would follow. Ukraine thus faces a dilemma few modern democracies have encountered on such a scale: how to safeguard the integrity of elections while fighting for the state’s very survival.

April 21, 2026 - Mariia Didkovska

When elections are managed: what Georgia and Hungary’s campaigns have in common

Ongoing electoral issues in both Georgia and Hungary display many clear sensibilities. While the mechanics affecting votes remain an important issue, it is necessary to highlight the varied means of coercion that also help maintain the power of the ruling party.

April 17, 2026 - Ana Tsitlidze

The future of Slovenia’s new government coalition remains uncertain

The recent election in Slovenia has created as many questions as answers to the future of the country’s politics. While a close race will mean a coalition government is necessary, a foreign interference scandal suggests relevancy beyond the small country’s borders.

April 14, 2026 - Nikodem Szczygłowski

Old problems and modern solutions: technology and the struggle for election integrity in Bosnia and Herzegovina 

Electoral issues in Bosnia remain a key issue in the country’s attempts to adopt wider European standards. While issues concerning corruption persist, there have also been calls to implement technology within voting. If implemented correctly, such changes could help inspire trust in a system mired in uncertainty.

February 5, 2026 - Suljo Ćorsulić

A test of Sandu’s success

Have Moldova’s ruling leaders correctly interpreted the outcome of the recent elections? If they take the results as proof of their own infallibility and political invincibility, the country’s European path could encounter serious obstacles. This is especially true as Russia may change its approach towards Moldova. And that is hardly good news.

December 8, 2025 - Piotr Oleksy

Moldova’s pro-West forces need to set a new agenda

In the September 2025 parliamentary elections, Moldova’s pro-West Action and Solidarity Party won with 50.20 per cent. During the campaign the party promised nothing new, and it appears to have been enough. In the end, Moldovans voted for no change and trusted the current set of affairs. The new goal is to sign the EU accession treaty by 2028 and for this to happen, a set of ambitious reforms should be implemented and the government should look beyond adopting new European laws.

December 8, 2025 - Dan Nicorici

Priorities of the new coalition government in the Czech Republic following the elections

The recent elections in the Czech Republic are likely to result in key changes in the country’s outlook. A turn away from current levels of support for Ukraine could well be sidelined by desires for more internal funding. Despite this, it is uncertain to what extent the new government will embark on this new course.

November 18, 2025 - Michal Lebduška

Operation Matryoshka: Russia’s direct intrusion into Moldova’s parliamentary elections

On Sunday, September 28th 2025, Moldovans strengthened the pro-European camp of President Maia Sandu despite a massive campaign of Russian interference. The country had to mobilize significant resources to counter these manipulations.

October 10, 2025 - Théodore Donguy

There is still time to pressure Georgian authorities

The Georgian Dream government is still sensitive to international pressure. It is still acting as though international legitimacy is important and responding to international monitoring and reporting. But this window will close and the international community will lose some of its leverage. This is the moment to apply maximal pressure.

October 2, 2025 - Dave Elseroad

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