Political systems are products of history. They evolve through events, taking shapes moulded by socio-political impacts. In Europe, World War I acted as one such critical event, causing the fall of the German, Austro-Hungarian, and Ottoman empires. Post-World War II, communism's rise in East Europe further reshaped the landscape. Currently, Europe leans predominantly towards republicanism, with a majority of its countries adopting this form of governance.
This transformation marked a significant shift in governance styles and policies across Europe. From monarchies that once ruled vast territories, new republics emerged, adopting principles of citizen representation and theoretically equitable power distribution. But how successful has this transformation been? And more importantly, how do citizens evaluate their current political systems?
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