Towards Illiberal Constitutionalism in East Central Europe: Historical Analysis in Comparative and Transnational Perspectives
This project investigates the rise of illiberal concepts and practices in Central and Eastern Europe from the ambiguities of the liberal order. It aims to demonstrate why and how this experience is relevant to the current populist challenge to the constitutional foundations of liberal democracy in Europe and around the world.
Projects
„The project
investigates the rise of
illiberal concepts and
practices in Central
and Eastern Europe
from the ambiguities of the liberal order“
14/05/2026
The Future of Illiberalism
Debate 14. May 2026 – 16:00Venue: Old University Library buildingOrganizer: Faculty of Sociology, University of Warsaw The team of the “Illiberal Constitutionalism” (VW Stiftung) project, Helsinki Foundation in Warsaw, and the Faculty of Sociology is proud to invite you to a debate on The Future of Illiberalism. On May 14th, 2026, at 16:00, the discussants:…
10/09/2024
Conference: Futures and Pasts of Illiberal Constitutionalism – East Central Europe in Context
Date: September 12-13, 2024 Location: Central European University (CEU), Vienna The “Towards Illiberal Constitutionalism in East Central Europe: Historical Analysis in Comparative and Transnational Perspectives” research project studies the rise of authoritarian governments in East Central Europe and far right and populist movements across Europe that has sparked concern that the liberal democratic order established…
09/09/2024
Symposium: Potentials and Challenges for Europe
The Team presented the project at the Symposium organized by the Volkswagen Foundation in Hanover.
