The 2023 Slovak elections will likely impact … Slovakia Joshua Tucker - October 5, 2023 Voters generally focused on domestic politics, not foreign policy – or Ukraine.
Putin called fleeing Russians ‘traitors.’ Who’s actually leaving? Laura A. Henry and Elizabeth Plantan - March 30, 2022 Many will be activists in exile, our research suggests
Zelensky isn’t the first leader to feel frustrated by the E.U. Julia Gray - March 17, 2022 Other countries committed to joining, yet have no clear path to full membership
The E.U. granted Ukrainian refugees temporary protection. Why the different response from past migrant crises? Nicholas R. Micinski - March 16, 2022 People who fled the war in Ukraine wait for relocation
Even Russian-speaking Ukrainians don’t want to be evacuated to Russia or Belarus Michał Bilewicz - March 7, 2022 The research shows that Russian speakers across much of Ukraine identify as Ukrainian
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.
Voters want Slovakia’s incoming government to end corruption. That will be tough. Tim Haughton, Marek Rybar, and Kevin Deegan-Krause - March 3, 2020 The Saturday election swept in new parties and shut out some old ones
30 years after the Berlin Wall fell, some former Soviet-controlled countries are dismantling democracy. What happened? Pauline Jones and Anna Grzymala-Busse - November 8, 2019 How did Russia, populism and ‘illiberal democracy’ creep back in?
This is how Europe got its new president. It was a difficult and controversial process. Daniel Kelemen - July 17, 2019 The hard-fought battle will shape European politics for years to come.
Czech protesters are trying to defend democracy, 30 years after the Velvet Revolution. Can they succeed? Petra Guasti, Michael Bernhard, and Lenka Bustikova - July 15, 2019 Our research shows that, yes, demonstrations can prevent the erosion of democracy. Here’s what’s going on.
5 big lessons from Slovakia’s presidential elections Tim Haughton, Marek Rybar, and Kevin Deegan-Krause - March 17, 2019 Outsider and anti-corruption crusader Zuzana Caputova faces a tough fight in the second round.
10 years ago, Russia built a border wall, too. Here’s the story. Gela Merabishvili and Gerard Toal - February 13, 2019 Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the
Is the U.N.’s new migration compact a major breakthrough? Nina Hall - December 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81326" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A boy traveling with a caravan
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
After the Greek financial crisis, Greeks are more mistrustful of others — especially non-Greeks Elena Nikolova and Anna Schultz - October 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79248" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Greek protesters in Thessaloniki hold a
Support for democracy is declining — but not in the U.S. or other Western democracies Christopher Claassen - July 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75335" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Voting signs at the Marie H
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
Anti-E.U. campaigns may help at the polls, but campaign promises fade quickly Michael Burri - November 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65721" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Heinz-Christian Strache, left, Christian Kern and
Will global populism continue to erode democracies? Joshua Tucker - September 13, 2017 As we head into election season in Europe, the question
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
Democracy weakens when workers have less power Elena Nikolova - January 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52873" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Airport workers seeking higher wages take
The number of countries with female political leaders has plummeted Kelsey Coolidge and Curtis Bell - January 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_49686" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Hillary Clinton makes a concession speech
Austerity is undermining a common European identity. Will fascism result? Andrea Mammone - April 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39331" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Far-right activists make a Nazi salute
Why would Poland make its already strict abortion law draconian? Anna Grzymala-Busse - April 18, 2016 Since 1993, Poland has one of the most restrictive abortion
The Brussels attacks are exposing Europe’s identity crisis. Here’s how - March 23, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37791" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A mourner places a candle next
Slovakia’s newly elected parliament is dramatically different and pretty much the same. Here’s how. Tim Haughton, Kevin Deegan-Krause, and Darina Malova - March 9, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36996" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Slovakians take part in anti-fascist rally
Slovakia will probably reelect its center-left government. Here’s why that party has held on. Tim Haughton and Kevin Deegan-Krause - February 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36378" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Women walk past ripped election poster
Will Britain vote to leave the EU? These six factors will make the difference. Tim Haughton - February 15, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35740" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A Union Jack flies next to
Refugees in Europe? Here’s a different reason people are saying no to them. Ábel Ravasz - January 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_33864" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Migrants from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan
Could Nancy Pelosi be the next speaker of the House? Joshua Tucker - October 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30467" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The next Speaker of the House? (AP
Some in Eastern Europe are welcoming refugees. Some aren’t. Here’s why. Jan Rovny - September 23, 2015 [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. - September 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29658" align="aligncenter" width="1918"] Migrants board a train in Keleti
Why does the Republican Party still oppose LGBT rights? Andrew Reynolds - June 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26191" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Like other right-of-center parties, the British
Excellent resource on European Parliament elections Joshua Tucker - June 5, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="POLAND OUT "] Janusz Korwin-Mikke, leader
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
A European shutdown? The 2014 European elections and the great recession Erik Voeten - November 4, 2013 This is a guest post by Cas Mudde, assistant professor in
The Czech paradox: Did the winner lose and the losers win? Joshua Tucker - October 30, 2013 [caption id="attachment_2350" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Make-up artists prepare the Czech
Sex, lies and votes: Welcome to the 2013 Czech elections! Joshua Tucker - October 25, 2013 [caption id="attachment_2228" align="alignleft" width="200" special=""] God save the prince: Election
Post-Election Report: 2013 Bulgarian Parliamentary Elections Joshua Tucker - May 20, 2013 We are pleased to continue our series of Election Reports with the
New Pew Data on European Public Opinion: EU is Unpopular; the Germans and French are Arrogant, and No One is Paying Attention to the Reinhart-Rogoff Debate Joshua Tucker - May 14, 2013 Pew has a very interesting new survey out on attitudes
How Do You Know If Someone is Gay? Erik Voeten - March 20, 2013 As the U.S. Supreme Court is getting ready to consider
Will the British EU Referendum be an Inside-Out Version of the Dissolution of Czechoslovakia? Joshua Tucker - January 23, 2013 Earlier today David Cameron made public what had been speculated
Data-Set of Local Election Results from East-Central Europe or the Former Soviet Union? Joshua Tucker - April 3, 2012 In the past I had success using the Monkey Cage
Slovakia 2012 Parliamentary Election: Post-Election Report Joshua Tucker - March 14, 2012 The following post-election report on Saturday's 2012 Slovak elections is
Cross-National Diffusion of Protest Joshua Tucker - February 29, 2012 Why does protest that starts in one country sometime spread
2011 Slovene Parliamentary Elections Joshua Tucker - December 13, 2011 In our continuing series of election reports, we welcome Tim
Slovakia and the Euro Bailout: What happened? What’s next? (The short and very short versions) Joshua Tucker - October 12, 2011 We are pleased to welcome back Kevin Deegan-Krause," a frequent
What Eastern Europe teaches us about Egypt: Short Term Optimism and Medium Term Pessimism Joshua Tucker - February 1, 2011 I am pleased to welcome back frequent Monkey Cage contributor
Belarus Presidential Elections: Observations on the Observations Joshua Tucker - January 3, 2011 The Monkey Cage's "resident Slovakia expert":https://themonkeycage.org/2010/07/2010_slovak_parliamentary_elec.html, "Kevin Deegan-Krause":http://www.pozorblog.com/ (below, in
Who Should Lead a Multipolar World? Erik Voeten - October 8, 2010 Below is another guest post from the formidable James Vreeland
Hungary and the IMF: Expert Analysis Joshua Tucker - July 20, 2010 Yesterday I was somewhat surprised to read that the IMF
2010 Slovak Parliamentary Elections: Post-Election Report Joshua Tucker - July 13, 2010 In our continuing series of "election reports":https://themonkeycage.org/election_reports/, we are very
2010 Slovak Parliamentary Elections: Pre-Election Report Joshua Tucker - June 12, 2010 In our continuing series of "election reports":https://themonkeycage.org/election_reports/, we are pleased
Central Europe: The Right Place to Be? Joshua Tucker - June 9, 2010 An interesting trend is developing across recent elections in post-communist
New Data on Globalization Joshua Tucker - January 25, 2010 The Swiss Economic Institute has just released the 2010 version
Could Scotland be the Next Slovakia? Joshua Tucker - November 23, 2009 One of the fun things about writing for a blog
Public Opinion Two Decades after the Fall of the Wall Joshua Tucker - November 11, 2009 The "Pew Global Attitudes Project":http://pewglobal.org/ has a new public opinion
Are Republicans Now Officially a Southern Party? Plus a Modest Proposal for Reporting Poll Data Joshua Tucker - September 19, 2009 I found the following somewhat stunning graph on "Steve Benen's