Spanish Far Left’s Influence Could Be Limited in Coalition
The United Left could play a national role for the first time, but it would still hold little power in a coalition.
Socialism
The Case for Permanent Coalitions on the Left
By grouping with other left-wing parties, Europe’s social democrats could keep their constituencies united.
Faymann’s Resignation May Not Help Social Democrats
Austria’s Social Democrats have the same problem as center-left parties elsewhere in Europe.
Europe’s Social Democrats Can Learn from Canada
Canada’s Liberals have aligned themselves with the socially liberal middle class and won.
Tragedy of Europe’s Socialists Could Repeat Itself in Spain
Spain’s Socialists should take a lesson from their counterparts in Germany and the Netherlands.
The Beginning of the End of Chavismo?
After sixteen years in power, Venezuela’s revolutionary socialists look vulnerable.
Labour Must Not Take Britain Back into the 1970s
Jeremy Corbyn’s supporters may not remember what damage his policies did in the past.
Corbyn Advocates Throwback to 1970s Britain
From nuclear disarmament to union rights, Jeremy Corbyn champions forty year-old policies.
Young Americans, British Look to Failed Economics of the Past
Jeremy Corbyn’s and Bernie Sanders’ supporters don’t remember the damage their policies did.
Desperate Labour Party Seeks to Stave Off Corbyn Win
Labour leaders and allies in the media are panicking.
Out of Touch with Voters, Labour Party Lurches Left
Most Labour members think they lost the election because their party wasn’t far to the left enough.
After Election Defeat, Britain’s Labour Party in Disarray
Labour is deeply divided about where best to position itself: back in the center or further on the left.
Denmark’s Election Result Reflects European Trend
Parties that are pro- or anti-globalization draw voters away from the political center.
Leadership Candidate Right About Where Labour Failed
Liz Kendall recognizes that Labour needs to be far more trusting of people and willing to share power.
After Defeat, Blairites Try to Forestall Lurch to the Left
Senior Labour Party figures say the only way to avoid another election defeat is to move back to the center.