Europe & Central Asia
Our monthly analysis briefs break down the latest ACLED data on political violence and protest trends around the world, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring.
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Regional Overview – Europe 19 June 2019
19 June 2019
Last week, anti-government demonstrations in Albania and Serbia slightly decreased from the week prior. In Moldova, the constitutional crisis resulted in the resignation of the Democratic Party government in favour of the new coalition cabinet. In Russia, public outcry over Ivan Golunov’s case led to authorities deciding to clear the journalist of all charges. In…
Read MoreRegional Overview – Europe 11 June 2019
11 June 2019
Last week, anti-government demonstrations picked up again in Albania and Serbia. Moldova plunged into a political crisis as the last-minute coalition government, formed by opposition parties, was not recognized by the current ruling party. In Russia, protests against the waste management reforms continued, and in Ukraine, protesters called for the resignation of the Minister of…
Read MoreRegional Overview – Europe 29 May 2019
29 May 2019
Last week, anti-government demonstrations in Albania, Serbia, and Romania continued. In Greece, there was again violence in support of hitman Koufodinas. In Ukraine, demonstration events were held in support of the sailors captured by Russia and fighting in the Donbass region continued. In Russia, demonstration events remained relatively low with two large demonstrations against waste…
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