In Poland, the election of President Karol Nawrocki in June 2025 has demonstrated that revolutionary conservative movements continue to resonate with voters, even after their attacks on democratic institutions are exposed or partially reversed. The challenge of restoring the Rule of Law in deeply divided societies is not confined to Poland; it is a growing concern across Europe and beyond.
So how can democracies engage with electorally successful illiberal movements without compromising core democratic values? As part of our re:constitution programme, we will be disecting this question and many more at a seminar co-hosted with Social Contract Incubator:
