Election 2021: How Germany could vote Green but keep the status quo
This year’s election could catapult the Greens to power – but it may not be enough to bring about the reforms Germany needs
This year’s election could catapult the Greens to power – but it may not be enough to bring about the reforms Germany needs
Much of the world is glad to move on from Trump – but Poles may still be hankering after earlier times
It was not only western European countries that insisted on the rule of law of mechanism – others like Slovakia and Romania did as well
What will a Biden administration herald for Europe? The heads of ECFR’s seven offices report on the mood in the capitals
One should not expect a parting of the ways between Poland and Germany in the near future so much as the further provincialisation of their relations in a changing European Union
The Law and Justice party has consolidated its power inside Poland by retaining the presidency – but battles with Brussels and a victory for Biden could cause it trouble
The EU’s institutions and member states must support the CJEU. But words – and more infringement procedures – will not be enough in themselves
Polish voters are strongly divided on European issues. An unfair election could intensify these disagreements, threatening to turn Poland into an increasingly problematic partner for other EU member states
By holding an election that violates fundamental democratic norms, Poland will slip further into the illiberal abyss
European leaders and public authorities should call upon the government in Warsaw to postpone the presidential election on May 10