September 22, 2025
Research Fellow Krystof Dolezal has published a new article:
“Why Trouble Is Brewing in the Czech Republic”
(Journal of Democracy – Online Exclusive, September 2025)
In this timely analysis, Dolezal examines how political polarization and the rise of illiberal parties are reshaping the Czech Republic’s democratic landscape. He explores recent electoral shifts, the weakening of centrist forces, and the growing influence of populist actors. Dolezal warns that the country’s democratic resilience will be tested in the coming years, as institutional checks and media freedoms face new pressures.