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The results of the latest elections in Central Europe suggest polarisation is still on the rise
For the last several years, political analysts and pollsters have attempted to adapt their previous models to the current, and rather unexpected, geo-political situation. Many have had to completely throw out their previous rubrics as they couldn’t account for the sudden and continued rise of populists across the Western World.
In the end, the only reliable data any of us can count on for providing a realistic understanding of the numerous, competing trends are the elections themselves. With this in mind, V/I sat down with a group of experts to see if the current round of voting in Central Europe can offer insight into whether the illiberal, populist tendency (which many contend was honed in this politically divided region) has seen its day or has yet to peak.
The harbinger
Last month, the Czechs went to the polls and rejected PM Andrej Babiš’ ANO party during the election for the Senate. In truth, this will have no tangible effect on the government in Prague as any amendments made by the Senate can be overruled by parliament.
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