Good Playlist: Eastern European politics ▶️
An Eastern European politics scholar offers a list of videos to help students understand the region's history.
Bulgaria is no closer to a stable government after Sunday’s elections
Four things to know about Bulgaria’s fourth time at the polls in 18 months
Ukraine is an E.U. candidate. Full membership is an obstacle course.
The European Union had little choice but to open the door
The Ukraine crisis may reinvigorate Eastern European democracies
Countries are now focused on Russia vs. Europe, rather than internal corruption
European countries are welcoming Ukrainian refugees. It was a different story in 2015.
It’s not merely a shared ‘Europeanness,’ this research finds
The E.U. renewed its Russia sanctions last week. Not all Europeans are in favor.
How Europe’s leaders keep the consensus on sanctions — but soften the economic blow at home
In Bulgaria’s third election in 2021, another new party won the most seats. But can it form a government?
New parties do well by taking aim at corruption, then struggle to govern.
Bulgaria hasn’t been able to form a government. What happens now?
Here’s where the different parties stand on issues that threaten to divide the E.U. and the broader Atlantic partnership
Germany has banned political parties in the past. Can it credibly condemn Turkey for doing the same?
Trying to protect democracy from anti-democratic parties can give anti-democratic governments cover if they use the same tactics
Bulgaria’s election was all about corruption, not covid-19. Here are 4 takeaways.
A fragmented parliament diminishes the prime minister’s chances of forming a government
Why Bulgaria’s government has survived months of anti-corruption protests
While the government waits for March elections, the protesters have no coherent electoral alternative — yet
Some European governments acted quickly to fight the pandemic. But not the ones you’d expect.
Here’s why more open governments weren’t as nimble
Europe has relied on Turkey to stem another migration crisis. That plan backfired.
This is the story behind the clashes at the Greek border
The E.U. is supposed to promote democracy. So why do anti-democratic politicians thrive within it?
Party alliances, subsidies and easy emigration all help soft authoritarians stay in power
North Macedonia won’t be joining the E.U. anytime soon. Did the E.U. lose its peak leverage?
Here’s a look at what happened — and what it means for Europe and the Balkans
Syrian refugees have become pawns in their host nations’ politics
Certain states are using their position to secure unearned external income — refugee rent.
Egypt banned the sale of yellow vests. Are the French protests spreading?
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Why Europeans may not want a U.S. trade deal
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Austria now holds the E.U. presidency. Expect a tougher stance on immigration.
[caption id="attachment_76260" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz speaks with
After 27 years, Greece and Macedonia have resolved their contentious ‘naming dispute.’ Here’s how.
[caption id="attachment_76280" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Opponents of the deal between Greece
Bulgaria’s turn to lead the Council of the European Union just ended. How did things go?
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Russia has a long history of eliminating ‘enemies of the state’
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Russia has been meddling in foreign elections for decades. Has it made a difference?
Russian interference in the 2016 election has gotten an enormous amount
No, the populist surge does not mean European democracy is collapsing
[caption id="attachment_64075" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of the hard-right Alternative for
Will global populism continue to erode democracies?
As we head into election season in Europe, the question
This is why the West should pay attention to the drama in Macedonia
A series of dramatic events have been unfolding in the
Bulgaria’s government will include far-right nationalist parties for the first time
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Is the White House ready for these ‘nightmare scenarios’ in U.S. foreign policy?
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How the European Union built stronger economies and better governments (even if Britain wants to leave)
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The real refugee crisis is in the Middle East, not Europe
[caption id="attachment_40540" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Syrian refugees await approval to enter
Why Turkey’s authoritarian descent shakes up democratic theory
[caption id="attachment_37754" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers
Some in Eastern Europe are welcoming refugees. Some aren’t. Here’s why.
[caption id="attachment_29658" align="aligncenter" width="1918"] Migrants board a train in Keleti
Some in Eastern Europe are welcoming refugees. Some aren't. Here's why.
[caption id="attachment_29658" align="aligncenter" width="1918"] Migrants board a train in Keleti
How disaster relief can increase corruption
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Compulsory voting can actually weaken support for democracy
[caption id="attachment_23257" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Brazil's president and Workers Party candidate
The best and worst elections of 2014
[caption id="attachment_21285" align="aligncenter" width="1430"] The global map of electoral integrity,
Coalition confusion after Bulgaria’s election
[caption id="attachment_16958" align="alignnone" width="620"] Boyko Borisov, leader of the conservative
Coalition confusion after Bulgaria's election
[caption id="attachment_16958" align="alignnone" width="620"] Boyko Borisov, leader of the conservative
Multinational war is hard
Things are suddenly moving quickly as various allies start to
Lessons from 25 years of post-communism: the importance of reform, democracy, and geography
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The far right in the 2014 European elections: Of earthquakes, cartels and designer fascists
Media reports on far right gains in the 2014 European
Hey Media! Central and East European countries voted in the European Parliamentary Elections too…
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The Le Pen-Wilders alliance and the European Parliament: Plus ça change, plus la meme chose
This is a guest post by Cas Mudde, an assistant
Why Egypt's new constitution may not turn out as badly as you think
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Sex, lies and votes: Welcome to the 2013 Czech elections!
[caption id="attachment_2228" align="alignleft" width="200" special=""] God save the prince: Election
(Not Much) Political Polarization in Europe
A few weeks ago, in the course of describing a
When the Incumbent is the Target: Corruption Arrests in the Czech Republic
The following is a guest post from Vincent Post, a PhD
Post-Election Report: 2013 Bulgarian Parliamentary Elections
We are pleased to continue our series of Election Reports with the
How Do You Know If Someone is Gay?
As the U.S. Supreme Court is getting ready to consider
Uncharted Territory in Congressional Disapproval: The Importance of the “My Representative” Question
As a follow up to my post from "earlier this
Call for Writers for Coming Election Reports
I was very pleased to receive a lot of positive
Serbia and the EU
I have an "op-ed today":http://www.tnr.com/article/world/89437/ratko-mladic-serbia-european-union-croatia-euro at "The New Republic":http://www.tnr.com/ in
Similarities and Differences between Eastern Europe in 1989 and the Middle East in 2011
We are pleased to have another guest post from Marc
Should We Take Trump Seriously?
Now that you've "finished with your taxes":https://themonkeycage.org/2011/04/happy_tax_day.html and have some
Jesus Can Stay in European Classrooms
Last Friday, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of
What Eastern Europe teaches us about Egypt: Short Term Optimism and Medium Term Pessimism
I am pleased to welcome back frequent Monkey Cage contributor
Germany: Europe’s Company Store
Two popular views of Germany have dominated the current debate
Who Should Lead a Multipolar World?
Below is another guest post from the formidable James Vreeland
2010 Slovak Parliamentary Elections: Post-Election Report
In our continuing series of "election reports":https://themonkeycage.org/election_reports/, we are very
Public Opinion Two Decades after the Fall of the Wall
The "Pew Global Attitudes Project":http://pewglobal.org/ has a new public opinion
2009 Moldovan Parliamentary Electons: Take 2
The previous "Moldovan parliamentary elections":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moldovan_parliamentary_election,_April_2009 - held in April of