The ascendance of Austerity policies and the protests they have generated have had a deep impact on the shape of contemporary politics.
The rise of Movement Parties challenges simplistic expectations of.
The stunning electoral successes of SYRIZA in Greece, Podemos in Spain and the Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S) in Italy, alongside the quest for a more radical left in countries such as the UK and the US, bear witness to a new wave of Parties that draws inspiration and strength from social movements.
The ascendance of Austerity policies and the protests they have generated have had a deep impact on the shape of contemporary politics