The thesis focuses on political drama and political theatre in the context of current European events. After the process of political development has been explained, the paper reveals an analysis of the impact of political theatre in the contemporary Europe. An overview of political theatre in countries established after the breakup of Yugoslavia is also given, as well as a review of a theatre scene in Croatia. In the context of Croatia, theatre work of director Oliver Frljić is described in greater details. To create an authentic image of Europe, alongside with Croatia, Germany and Poland have also been taken into consideration. In order to explore the extent to which political drama and political theatre refer to current European and worldwide social, political, economic and other issues, three plays have been analyzed: “Aleksandra Zec“ and “Hrvatsko glumište“, both by Oliver Frljić, and “Die Hamletmaschine“, directed by Sebastian Nübling, on a basis of a Heiner Müller's drama. Comparative analysis of the mentioned plays has shown that regardless of the country where it takes place, political theatre uses similar theatrical methods and while doing so manages to fulfill its goal – provoke the reaction of the society and be an initiator of social changes, or at least of a discussion about the need for changes.