Polarization and Democracy in Central Europe
This article examines the dual role of polarization in fostering political mobilization for and against democracy in Central and Eastern Europe. Populist movements in this region often drive democratic decline, yet, notable cases, such as electoral victories in Czechia (2021) and Poland (2023), sugg...
| Published in: | Politics and Governance |
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| Main Authors: | Petra Guasti, Aleš Michal |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cogitatio
2025-06-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandgovernance/article/view/9560 |
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