In person icon New Political Parties in Central and Eastern Europe: Innovations, Challenges, and Impact

Abstract

In Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the political landscape has experienced a significant transformation since the collapse of communism, with the emergence of new political parties, movements, and ideologies reshaping the region’s democracies. Many of these new parties are responding to a diverse set of socio-political challenges, from economic inequality and political corruption to identity issues, nationalism, and populism. This panel aims to explore the dynamics of these emerging political parties in CEE, focusing on how they innovate within their respective political systems, their strategies for mobilization and electoral success, and the challenges they face in establishing themselves within often deeply entrenched political structures.

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