Authoritarian and Democratic Dynamics in Central Europe in the Context of the War in Ukraine
Freedom House joins German Marshall Fund for a panel that will explore the dynamics of internal and external threats to liberal democracy in Central Europe, and their interplay in the context of the war.
Date
June 29, 2023 – 10:00AM
– 11:30AM EDT
Location
Virtual
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The years when democracy used to be the only game in town in Central Europe are over. Executive aggrandizement, the demolishing of liberal constitutionalism and the rule of law, populism, nationalism, illiberalism, and culture wars have challenged and often successfully undermined democratic institutions and the political culture underpinning liberal democracy in the region.
This panel will explore the dynamics of internal and external threats to liberal democracy in Central Europe, and their interplay in the context of the war. It will attempt to identify potential entry points for strengthening democratic resilience across the region, including lessons learned from already closed autocracies.