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 success of extreme nationalists in Romania’s recent votes has tapped a deep vein of anti-scientific sentiment.
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December 5, 2024
Romania’s Shady TikTok Election
The rise of an ultranationalist signals a dangerous moment for Romania’s democracy and its place in Europe.
November 22, 2024
Romania’s 2024 Elections: Too Familiar
Romania’s elections risk deepening political stagnation, with entrenched elites offering little hope for reform and the far-right set to gain ground.
November 22, 2024
Romania’s Pro-Ukraine Policy in Focus as Elections Near
Three weekends of voting will reveal how far the nationalist right has advanced and the Romanian commitment to Europe.
November 21, 2024
Georgia in Limbo
In the post-election period, Georgia is neither completely shunned nor progressing on its EU path.
November 13, 2024
What Does Trump Mean for the Baltics?
There is uncertainty about what Trump II might mean, but the essentials of Baltic state security are unchanged.
November 12, 2024
Trump and Transatlantic Tech: A Ticking Time Bomb
The Biden administration agreed with much of the recent European crackdown on large US tech firms. President Trump might not.
November 12, 2024
Moldova: Europe Wins an Early Battle
President Sandu and her allies just pulled off a victory against Russia’s election interference. Now the hard work of European integration begins.
November 8, 2024
Trump’s Election Must Wake Europe from its Complacency
It has taken the re-election of Donald Trump to make the political conversation about Ukraine relevant again. The UK and Europe must urgently work for Kyiv’s victory.
November 7, 2024
Caveat Emptor: Putin’s Misadventures in Trumpworld
Donald Trump’s re-election may have been cheered in Moscow, but it is unlikely to be the gift the Kremlin was hoping for.