The Two Faces of Elections: The Democracy vs. Populism Paradox
Elections should protect democracy – but increasingly, they are used to undermine it. In this Visegrad Insight long-read, Dr. Beata Martin-Rozumiłowicz and Rasťo Kužel examine how populists in Poland, Slovakia and the US exploit elections to gain power and erode institutions. They highlight why defending electoral integrity and rebuilding public trust are now more vital than ever.