State of the Left

State of the Left is a regular insight bulletin that reports from across the world of social democratic politics.

Each month it combines a Policy Network editorial with a range of short, sharp political observations from expert in-country commentators. Regular contributors and guest writers ensure exclusive insight on the key political news and debate across Europe and beyond, including the US, UK, Germany, France, Sweden, Australia, Denmark, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Latin America.

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Latest State of the Left bulletin - May 2012

After Francois Hollande’s election victory all attention now turns to the show down in Brussels which will likely determine his governing mandate – a genuine change of course will give him real political choices; a superficial one will leave him with the age-old “curse” of the French left.

But over and above this the overarching question remains: are we witnessing the turning of the political tide from right to left or simply the downfall of incumbent governments? Read more >>

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