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
The October 2017 Catalonia referendum gives a good insight into the Kremlin’s ability to identify and exploit weaknesses in democratic states.
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July 26, 2021
Moldova’s Hopeful Wind of Change
This month’s election results showed strong support for Moldova's European aspirations.
July 12, 2021
Russia Cries Foul on Moldova Before the Votes Are Counted
The Kremlin’s information warfare isn’t always as slick as it’s painted
July 2, 2021
Democracy Wins in Armenia, For Now
Armenia’s dependence on Russia is growing, making it even more urgent for the West to support the country’s fragile institutions.
June 30, 2021
French Voters Defy Categorization in Age of Uncertainty
The lesson from these results should not be the triumphant return of the establishment parties
June 28, 2021
EU Sanctions Belarus but Still Lacks a Strategy
The EU has managed to overcome disagreements and demonstrated unity in its decisions on Belarus
June 18, 2021
Putin Ally Promises Humiliated Armenia a Better Future
The election promises for Russia, at a minimum, a major boost to its influence in Armenia
June 9, 2021
Bulgaria’s Stalemate May Yet Be Broken
However, the political waters are now muddier
June 8, 2021
Russia Cheers as Iran’s ‘Death Commissioner’ Prepares for Presidency
The likely victory of an arch-hardliner raises fears in neighboring Turkey
May 14, 2021
Belarus’s Neglected Economy May Yet Bite Lukashenka’s Regime
The weaker the Belarusian economy grows, the more political difficulties Lukashenka will have to contend with.