Democratic Consolidation in Postcommunist Party Systems in Central and Eastern Europe

The essay explores the stability of party and government systems in Central and Eastern European countries that joined the EU, focusing on their democratic consolidation three decades after the early 1990s transformations. It analyzes the ongoing discrepancies between these postcommunist states and established Western democracies, while also examining variations among the postcommunist nations themselves and how these have evolved over time. The research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the political dynamics in the region.