Elections in Poland and Romania: What do the results mean for Europe?

Zselyke Csaky
13 June 2025

Both elections tested democratic resilience and, while confirming the status quo on most EU policies, showed that anti-establishment sentiment is here to stay.
Does EU enlargement require voting reform?

Zselyke Csaky, Charles Grant
09 May 2025

Moving away from unanimity is complex and faces much resistance. But it is a question that EU leaders will not be able to avoid in the long run.
France and Romania: Should far-right candidates be banned from running for the presidency?

Zselyke Csaky
25 April 2025

Excluding candidates from standing in elections may be a legally sound option to protect democracy from anti-democratic forces.
Will Hungary's presidency rock the EU?

Zselyke Csaky
25 June 2024

The Hungarian presidency will have limited impact on EU policies – but the hit to the Union’s reputation could be significant.
What will the EU election results mean for Europe?

Charles Grant, Zselyke Csaky, Christina Keßler, Zach Meyers, Luigi Scazzieri
11 June 2024

The populist right and far right will not dominate the new European Parliament. But the election results will influence the EU’s agenda and legislation over the next five years.

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"La Hongrie de Viktor Orban est devenue un régime hybride entre la démocratie et la dictature"

Zselyke Csaky

28 June 2025

Franceinfo

Selon le Parlement européen, la Hongrie ne peut plus être considérée comme une démocratie. Car depuis 2010, le Premier ministre Viktor Orban a "façonné les institutions démocratiques pour lui conférer un pouvoir quasi illimité", explique la chercheuse Zselyke Csaky à franceinfo.

Political bans may be legal, but they are unlikely to save democracy

Zselyke Csaky

12 May 2025

Encompass

In recent months, several far-right politicians have been banned from political competition. The courts in Romania banned two extremist candidates from running in presidential elections.

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