The book gives an introduction to the relationship be - tween formal institutions and informal politics in Central and Eastern Europe between 1989 and 2005. The book wants to illucidate “what really happened” during and after the period of transformation within and beyond the formally institutionalised structures. How do informal practices influence the distribution of political power and the decision-making process? Which elements are more temporary, which are more permanent features of political life in these systems? From the contents: Gerd Meyer, Formal and informal politics: Questions, concepts and subjects András Bozoki + Eszter Simon, Formal institutions and informal politics in Hungary Aleksandra Wyrozumska + Gerd Meyer, Formal institutions and informal politics in Poland Aitalina Azarova, Formal institutions and informal politics in Russia Kerstin Zimmer, Formal institutions and informal politics in Ukraineweiterlesen