Politics

Moldova, the Czech Republic, Georgia: three litmus tests for the EU’s influence

Stuart Dowell
 07.10.2025, 16:37
Georgians believe in Europe but are ruled by a government that doesn't. Photo: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Georgians believe in Europe but are ruled by a government that doesn't. Photo: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images

When elites, rules and rewards align, Europe still has the power to shape elections.