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
Poland has been a political duopoly for the past two decades. Now a new figure has appeared to stake out the center ground.
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January 25, 2024
Moldova’s EU Referendum Will Sort the Sheep From the Goats
Moldova’s President Maia Sandu has thrown a political grenade into this year’s election for head of state.
January 22, 2024
Lukashenka Tightens Screw Ahead of Belarus Elections
President Aliaksandr Lukashenka is doubling down on repression as Belarus prepares for parliamentary elections in February. There won’t be much choice on the ballot papers.
January 14, 2024
Victory: Taiwan’s Democracy
Bullying does not necessarily work. Neither do dirty tricks.
January 11, 2024
The Kremlin’s Cultural Tentacles Still Poison Italian Debate
As 2024 began, Russia activated its influence network in Italy to promote events whitewashing its war crimes and pushing anti-Ukrainian propaganda.
January 10, 2024
Serbia’s Decisive Moment: Time to Act
Despite appearances, there is a whiff of change in the Serbian air. Democrats and outsiders must unify to exploit the moment.
January 9, 2024
‘Elite Replacement’ Strategy Tested by Poland’s New Government
The administration’s clear-out of its predecessor’s supporters from state media had been ruthless and controversial.
January 8, 2024
AI Disinformation – We Need New Defenses
Artificial intelligence generates new disinformation risks, smearing the line between fact and falsehood. It threatens 2024’s crucial elections.
January 5, 2024
The Return of Georgia’s Billionaire Éminence Grise
The news underlined the acute personalization of Georgia’s politics and worries among the elite about popular apathy.
January 3, 2024
Kremlin Seeks to Poison Bulgaria’s Fragile Coalition
Events in Bulgaria have raised questions about the durability of its ruling coalition as Moscow uses politicians and businessmen to destabilize the country.