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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:

Change through (Dis)Agreement: Reforming the Rule of Law in a Divided Society' 
Monday 2 March 2026
At the Integrative Research Institute Law & Society (LSI)
 Humboldt University of Berlin
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We will draw on the cross-partisan insights of the bestselling book Let’s Agree on Poland: A Case Study in Strategic Constitutional Design. A book that brought together progressive and conservative voices to propose comprehensive constitutional reforms in Poland, offering a unique model for bridging political divides.

Building on this experience, leading experts from across the political spectrum will discuss how Poland’s contested Rule of Law restoration process can provide lessons for other constitutional systems facing similar challenges.The event will explore the practical and ethical dilemmas of democratic renewal in polarised environments, from negotiating with illiberal actors to designing reforms that uphold democratic resilience. This seminar promises a constructive exchange on one of Europe’s most pressing issues.

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