This book seeks to analyze the subject of populist leaders from a comparative perspective. Each chapter focuses on a specific country in central and Eastern Europe and adopts a common template for exploring the political landscape and leadership dynamics in each. Authors from the countries in question offer their insights and identify potential commonalities.The countries analyzed include Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Hungary, Romania. The volume will be a valuable resource for exploring the political processes unfolding in Central and Eastern Europe.