Populism in Europe: Hungary
January 2012
The protection of identity is a key driver of support for Jobbik, the most successful far-right party in Hungary, according to this report, which presents the results of a survey of over 2,000 of its Facebook fans.

Saving Schengen: How to Protect Passport-Free Travel in Europe
January 2012
Europe's leaders are focused on the euro crisis, but they should beware of another potential calamity: the EU's Schengen area faces grave challenges, with major implications for free movement and political tensions over migration.

The New Face of Digital Populism
December 21, 2011
This quantitative report by UK think tank Demos explores online support for populist parties and provides new insight into how politics and political engagement are changing as a result of social media.

Conference Summary: EU Africa Foreign Policy After Lisbon
October 28, 2011
The scope of issues raised in this one-day conference illustrates the task ahead of the External Action Service and the need for cooperation with other international actors, within and between EU bodies, and between the EU and its member states.

What Facebook Tells Us About Far-Right Populism in Hungary
Jamie Bartlett and Kreko Peter
February 9, 2012
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The ease with which the Hungarian populist party Jobbik has exploited wider societal worries is an indictment of how polarized Hungarian society has become, but also suggests the potential for its supporters to be brought back into mainstream politics.

How the EU Can Foster Change in Closed Societies
Jacqueline Hale
January 13, 2012
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The creation of a European Endowment for Democracy could provide vital support for activists trying to open up closed societies without the stifling restrictions normally connected to EU assistance.

EU Foreign Policy and the Euro Crisis
December 16, 2011
EU foreign policy is threatened by preoccupation with the euro crisis. Now is not the time to neglect the potential solutions, partners and impact of the EU beyond its borders. The Open Society Institute-Brussels joins other foreign policy experts in calling EU leaders to understand and react to the external dimensions of the crisis.

Will Spring 2012 Be Eastern? The Prospects for Free and Fair Elections in Armenia
Brussels
February 1, 2012
Experts from Yerevan and Brussels identify the challenges facing Armenia’s poll, addressing issues such as party funding, electoral governance, and voter registration.