European elections have become contested ground. Election interference, disinformation, and authoritarian pressure now shape the vote. Foreign interference targets ballots from the Baltics to the Balkans, and every result carries weight for transatlantic security. This hub tracks the campaigns, candidates, and outcomes that matter most across the continent. The Hungary elections test whether a long-ruling incumbent can be beaten, and the Hungarian elections remain a bellwether for illiberal rule. The Poland election reshaped the country’s path, and later Polish elections shape its courts and ties to Brussels. The Moldova elections pit a pro-European path against Russian pressure, and the Moldovan elections show how the Kremlin tries to sway voters. Fellows and analysts examine election interference and what each result means for NATO and the European Union. Explore commentary, data, and analysis on the European elections shaping the region.
Elections
Moldovans are heading to the polls to decide their European future. A “no” vote could threaten its very existence.
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October 16, 2024
We’re Winning, Say Russia’s Fake News Manufacturers
The Kremlin is stepping up disinformation campaigns aimed at its enemies in Ukraine, Moldova and the Western democracies. It’s a huge, global campaign.
October 15, 2024
Georgia — The High Stakes Election
In the run-up to the vote, tensions grow and so do fundamental challenges for political parties – all suffer a lack of credibility.
October 15, 2024
Time is Running Out for the West in Georgia
Western countries need to be clear-eyed about the regime in Georgia, and have an effective strategy to support democracy.
October 9, 2024
Moldova — Time to Choose Moscow or Brussels
Moldova’s election and referendum will determine whether it cements its path to Europe or falls back under Moscow’s shadow.
October 8, 2024
Georgia’s Decisive Vote Rests on New Electoral System
Georgia approaches critical parliamentary elections that will decide its democratic evolution.
October 1, 2024
The Creeping Putinization of Bulgaria
Ahead of its seventh parliamentary election in just three years, Bulgaria's democracy is under siege as pro-Russian far-right forces gain momentum. The European Union (EU) must respond.
September 4, 2024
Russian Election Saboteurs Gear Up for US Vote
The Kremlin plans to influence the US presidential election, but the authorities and voters are under-prepared.
August 21, 2024
Who Is Philip Gordon, Harris’s National Security Advisor?
With Vice President Kamala Harris now the Democratic nominee against former President Trump, eyes are on Harris’s national security adviser, Philip Gordon.
August 15, 2024
Polish Tech: Grand Ambitions on a Shaky Foundation
US and Asian investments are pouring into Poland. However, the country must still overcome large hurdles to become a tech leader.