The halted march of the European left: lessons from history

The halted march of the European left: lessons from history

Author: LSE Film and Audio Team June 1, 2026 Duration: 1:22:53
In the 1970s, the European left was thriving. Across the continent, numerous groups emerged to defend the working‑class in all its diversity. New waves of organising—led by women, migrants, and young workers—pointed to the vitality of the labour movement. And then... the left’s progress came to a sharp halt. What brought about such decline? What lessons must we take away from this historical turning point?

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