Populism in Central and Eastern Europe

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Focusing on the historical evolution of populism, this analysis delves into the rise of illiberal democracies in Central and Eastern Europe, exploring their implications for democratic and liberal principles. It examines the roots of contemporary political challenges by tracing the development of populism from late nineteenth-century Imperial Russia to modern figures like Viktor Orbán and Jaroslaw Kaczyński. This innovative approach seeks to clarify the complex factors influencing the region's political landscape and the ongoing debates surrounding it.