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
Spain’s recent election led to a “hung” parliament, with neither major party able to form a coherent government. The results leave the country’s tech and climate policy adrift.
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July 13, 2023
Tusk Must Broaden Appeal to Retake Power
Donald Tusk, leader of Poland’s opposition Civic Platform, needs to address the communist legacy if he is to remove Law and Justice from office.
July 13, 2023
Behind the Lines: Russia’s Next Sham Election
Russia’s plan to hold so-called elections in Ukraine’s occupied territories has been widely condemned. But why is the Kremlin expending so much effort on rigged votes?
June 27, 2023
Greeks Endorse Mitsotakis the Reformer
The center-right prime minister’s re-election marks a turning point for Greece
June 12, 2023
Ukraine Mulls an Election Under Shellfire
Ukraine is fighting for the values of the democratic world against a totalitarian regime. But should its championing of democracy extend to parliamentary elections in wartime?
June 7, 2023
A Ray of Hope for Bulgaria
A new government power-sharing agreement has strengthened Bulgaria’s chances of implementing long-awaited reforms, but the path may be rocky.
June 1, 2023
Turkey’s New Dawn. Possibly.
President Erdoğan completed almost a formality on May 28 in securing a second round run-off victory. Now comes the hard part.
May 15, 2023
‘Make Turkey Great Again’ Tendency Triumphs
Turkey’s president has secured a right-wing parliamentary majority and is close to extending his role as the country’s dominant 21st century leader.
May 15, 2023
Erdoğan Once Again Through the Ring of Fire
The results of Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections underlined Erdoğan’s campaigning skills, but the country faces urgent problems.
April 27, 2023
Keeping Montenegro From Serbia’s Clutches
Montenegro is at a crossroads, which could either tip NATO’s second youngest member towards the European Union or away from it entirely.