Baltic Nations articles on Democracy Chronicles

Democracy in the Baltic Nations of northern Europe, named after the Baltic Sea has made great progress since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian democracy is covered in this section. Also check out our page on World Democracy.

What the U.S. Can Learn About Electronic Voting From Estonia

by DC Editors - March 5, 2019

What U.S. can learn about electronic voting from Estonia, the world leader in electronic voting who since 2005 have recorded tremendous success in voting.

Estonians Kick Off Online Voting for March Election

by DC Editors - February 24, 2019

Balloting has started for next month’s general election in Estonia, an online voting pioneer, amid tight protective measures .

Lithuania Fears Russia Will Attempt to Sway Its Elections

by DC Editors - February 9, 2019

Lithuania fear Russia will interfere in its forthcoming elections, including one in May to find a successor to the staunchly anti-Kremlin president.

Estonia is Leading the Revolution in Digitizing Government

by DC Editors - December 28, 2018

Estonia engaged in making the country’s government administration completely digital to reduce bureaucracy, increase transparency and boost economic growth.

Lithuanian Centre-Right Opposition Wins Parliamentary Vote

by DC Editors - October 25, 2016

Second round of voting gives win to Lithuanian centre-right grouping of the Peasants and Greens Union

How Belarus Balances Relations With Giant Neighbors

by DC Editors - July 13, 2016

Dictator Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus balances Europe and Russia relations to keep power

Russian Threat To the EU One of Many in Turbulent Times

by Thomas Manning - July 1, 2015

Europe is being forced to awaken to a new reality of a more confrontational stance from Russia that threatens to destabilize the continent and return it to an era of division and even open conflict.