How historic voter turnout upended illiberal rule in Poland Anna Grzymala-Busse - October 19, 2023 Understanding the triumph of Poland’s opposition and what it means for Polish democracy and foreign policy.
In El Salvador and elsewhere, leaders find ways to break term limits Joseph Wright, Erica Frantz, and Andrea Kendall-Taylor - October 3, 2022 When leaders bend the rules to stay in power, it’s a red flag for democracy
In Hungary, Orban wins again — because he has rigged the system Kim Lane Scheppele - April 6, 2022 Here’s how Orban’s Fidesz party won 53 percent of the vote — but 83 percent of the districts.
No, the pandemic didn’t sink populism. It might have helped it. Nolan M. Kavanagh and Anil Menon - April 27, 2021 Our research found that ill health may actually boost voter support for Europe’s populist parties
Europe’s largest party finally stood up to Hungary’s autocracy. What took so long? Lise Herman, Julian Hoerner, and Joseph Lacey - March 14, 2021 The European People’s Party moves forward without Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party.
Viktor Orban turned Hungary away from democracy. Now his European allies are turning on him. Daniel Kelemen - March 7, 2021 Orban’s Fidesz party had to leave the European People’s Party Group to avoid a humiliating expulsion
Why Republicans haven’t abandoned Trumpism Pippa Norris - February 8, 2021 Parties can and do change. But these four barriers stand between the Republican Party and moderation.
Some European governments acted quickly to fight the pandemic. But not the ones you’d expect. Kutsal Yesilkagit, Dimiter Toshkov, and Brendan Carroll - May 20, 2020 Here’s why more open governments weren’t as nimble
Poland’s presidential election just got more complicated Anna Grzymala-Busse - May 8, 2020 Confused by the wheeling and dealing? Here’s what happened.
Hungary just became a coronavirus autocracy Daniel Kelemen - April 2, 2020 Will Europe respond to Orban’s power grab?
Has Hungary’s opposition learned to coordinate against Fidesz, the right-wing governing party? Jesse Richman - January 13, 2020 Here’s how the opposition managed surprising mayoral wins
Europe’s communist regimes began to collapse 30 years ago, but still shape political views Joshua Tucker and Grigore Pop-Eleches - November 11, 2019 Visitors gather in front of illuminated stages in front of
New E.U. leader Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her team of commissioners. Here are the big controversies. Daniel Kelemen - September 15, 2019 The European Commission is responsible for ensuring member states comply with E.U. law.
In Prague, protesters demand the resignation of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš Milada Anna Vachudova and Jan Rovny - June 25, 2019 Why is liberal democracy under threat in the Czech Republic?
Why the fragmentation of European politics could bode poorly for democracy Joseph Wright, Erica Frantz, and Andrea Kendall-Taylor - June 5, 2019 Reaching consensus in the new E.U. Parliament just got harder.
The new European Parliament will balance dramatically different ideologies and interests Kathleen R. McNamara - May 29, 2019 Europe’s voters are reengaging with electoral politics – if not with the traditional parties.
Ukraine elected a sitcom president. What can Western politicians learn from this script? Mitchell A. Orenstein - April 28, 2019 Voters were drawn to Volodymyr Zelensky’s comedic wit — but also his flexibility.
Hungary’s democracy just got a failing grade Daniel Kelemen - February 7, 2019 This week, the Washington-based think tank Freedom House published its
Hungarians are protesting their increasingly autocratic government. Here’s why it matters. Jason Wittenberg - January 8, 2019 [caption id="attachment_82306" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Anti-government demonstrators carry a banner that
How autocrats can rig the game and damage democracy Steven Levitsky and Lucan Way - January 4, 2019 Since coming to power in 2010, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor
When left-leaning parties support austerity, their voters start to embrace the far right Maria Snegovaya - November 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80438" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Left- and right-wing sympathizers hold flags
Poland may forcibly ‘retire’ dozens of Supreme Court justices Monika Nalepa - July 10, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75486" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The president of Poland's Supreme Court,
Hungarians go to the polls today. But are voters enough to protect democracy? Nahomi Ichino, John Ahlquist, Jason Wittenberg, and Daniel Ziblatt - April 8, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71892" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People marching against Prime Minister Viktor
Hungary votes on Sunday. What will this mean for its relationship with Europe? Josef Janning - April 6, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71839" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Fireworks light up Budapest on May
How flawed constitutions undermine democracy Victor Menaldo and Michael Albertus - February 26, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69689" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A replica of the Liberty Bell stands
Poland’s right-wing government has a new prime minister. Here are the 5 things you need to know. Anna Grzymala-Busse - December 12, 2017 The Polish Law and Justice Party (PiS) government has a
Hungary and Slovakia challenged Europe’s refugee scheme. They just lost badly. Melissa Carlson, Laura Jakli, and Katerina Linos - September 8, 2017 On Wednesday morning, the European Court of Justice turned down
So is the wave of populist nationalism finished? Hardly. Pippa Norris - May 17, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58471" align="alignleft" width="960"] French presidential candidate for the far-right
Hungary’s government is increasingly autocratic. What is the European Parliament doing about it? Maurits Meijers and der Veer - May 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57713" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators in Hungary protest an amendment
Worried about the decline in democracy? Worry about the politicians, not the voters. Matthias Matthijs and Erik Jones - April 11, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54524" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Virginians received “I voted” stickers at
Hungary’s government wants to shut down its most prominent university. That may be backfiring. Henry Farrell - April 10, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56659" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People protest the bill that would
This is why Hungary is trying to close George Soros’s prestigious university Jan Zilinsky and Gabor Simonovits - April 7, 2017 On April 4, 2017, the Hungarian Parliament amended a law
This is what the gradual erosion of rule of law looks like in Poland Monika Nalepa - January 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52816" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Opposition party Nowoczesna leader Ryszard Petru,
It’s not just Trump. Authoritarian populism is rising across the West. Here’s why. Pippa Norris - March 11, 2016 Many American commentators have had trouble understanding the rise of
Portugal faces a political crisis, but it’s the same one facing governments everywhere Cas Mudde - October 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31385" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Paulo Portas (C), leader of the
The migrant crisis is exposing Hungary’s slide toward autocracy. Here’s why the E.U. hasn’t cracked down. Daniel Kelemen - September 15, 2015 Article 2 of the European Union’s governing treaty declares that
The migrant crisis is exposing Hungary's slide toward autocracy. Here's why the E.U. hasn't cracked down. - September 15, 2015 Article 2 of the European Union’s governing treaty declares that
Is Hungary run by the radical right? Cas Mudde - August 10, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28365" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and
When does polarization matter? Margit Tavits, Lawrence Ezrow, and Jonathan Homola - August 15, 2014 [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="606"] The French far right National Front
The far right in the 2014 European elections: Of earthquakes, cartels and designer fascists Cas Mudde - May 30, 2014 Media reports on far right gains in the 2014 European
Hey Media! Central and East European countries voted in the European Parliamentary Elections too… Lee Savage - May 28, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POLAND OUT "] Leader of The
The 2014 Hungarian parliamentary elections, or how to craft a constitutional majority Cas Mudde - April 14, 2014 [caption id="attachment_9378" align="aligncenter" width="900" special=""] Viktor Orban (Associated Press).[/caption] Last
The real effects of the European elections may be felt in London and Edinburgh rather than in Brussels Erik Voeten - January 6, 2014 This is a guest post by Cas Mudde, assistant professor in
Hungary’s Democratic Crisis: Comments from David Stark and János Kornai Joshua Tucker - February 13, 2012 Columbia University Professor David Stark sends along the following comments
A New Solidarity Movement in Hungary? Joshua Tucker - January 9, 2012 I was lecturing about transitions to democracy today, and I
2011 Polish Parliamentary Elections: Post Election Report Joshua Tucker - October 11, 2011 We are pleased to Welcome "Ben Stanley":http://www.politologia.wnhis.uksw.edu.pl/, an Adjunct Lecturer
Hungary and the IMF: Expert Analysis Joshua Tucker - July 20, 2010 Yesterday I was somewhat surprised to read that the IMF
Central Europe: The Right Place to Be? Joshua Tucker - June 9, 2010 An interesting trend is developing across recent elections in post-communist
Political Scientist Gets it Right! 2010 Hungarian Election Results Joshua Tucker - April 26, 2010 "Last week on The Monkey Cage":https://themonkeycage.org/2010/04/hungarian_election_prediction.html "Professor Ken Benoit":http://www.kenbenoit.net/ predicted
Hungarian Election Prediction: Fidesz will Win a Two-Thirds Majority Joshua Tucker - April 20, 2010 Political scientists tend to avoid making explicit predictions about the