This book investigates whether the trend of 'presidentialization' and the influence of prime ministers observed in Western democracies applies to the political landscapes of post-communist Central and Eastern Europe. The authors, a team of political science researchers, utilize systematic empirical analysis to challenge conventional wisdom regarding the perceived weakness and lack of experience among prime ministers in these emerging democracies. By examining the interplay between political personalization, weak party linkages, and media influence, the text provides a rigorous framework for understanding executive power in the CEE region.

Experts identify this work as a significant contribution to the study of executive politics in post-communist regimes. Readers frequently note the high level of methodological rigor and the systematic approach used to address gaps in existing comparative political literature.