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"Progressive" conservatism in Europe

"Progressive" conservatism in Europe

A new series that aims to better understand the development of "progressive" conservatism and the distinct and potent challenge it poses to traditional modes of social democratic thought.

State of the Left

State of the Left

Are we witnessing the turning of the political tide from right to left or simply the downfall of incumbent governments?

After the Third Way

After the Third Way

Policy Network publishes a new book edited by Olaf Cramme and Patrick Diamond on the future of social democracy in Europe.

A Centre-Left Project for New Times

A Centre-Left Project for New Times

Policy Network publishes a distinctive political process which sets out how left-of-centre parties can turn the tide of stagnation and attain a new vibrancy and radicalism.

New polling on European integration

New polling on European integration

New poll of public attitudes towards the EU and global interdependence. Carried out by Populus, it reveals the extent to which British people are wary of the logic of European integration.

  • Spain • Progressive Conservatism

    Rajoy’s “new” conservative framing

    Carlos Mulas-Granados & Carmen de Paz

    A public attitudes survey highlights the extent conservatives are using progressive language to blur traditional ideological boun...

  • Progressive Conservatism • UK Coalition

    Are Cameron’s Conservatives Britain’s true progressives?

    Tim Bale

    By renegotiating the middle classes’ contract with the welfare state, the Tories might meet their own definition of progressive. ...

  • Netherlands • Elections • PvdA

    Gambling in the Hague

    Michiel van Hulten

    Labour leader Diederik Samsom is walking the fine line between anti-austerity rhetoric and credible opposition.

  • Sweden • Social Democrats • Stefan Löfven

    Playing it safe

    Katrine Kielos

    Stefan Löfven has steadied the ship and reassured older voters. He now needs to stem the flow of younger voters turning their bac...

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State of the Left

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