Here's why socialists in Europe keep losing for the same reasons

Despite a worldwide economic crisis, the left showed few gains in the last decade as the centre right reacted quicker to the shift in the electoral base, writes Leonid Bershidsky.

Here's why socialists in Europe keep losing for the same reasons

IT’S CLEAR after Sunday’s election in Germany that the electoral failures of established socialist parties in Europe are not a few isolated events but a trend, an existential crisis for the centre-left.

There are few better illustrations of this crisis than Social Democrat leader Martin Schulz’s futile anger at chancellor Angela Merkel in the aftermath of Sunday’s election.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

The Business Hub

Newsletter

News and analysis on business, money and jobs from Munster and beyond by our expert team of business writers.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited