Aufstehen is Europe’s latest bid to halt the flow of working-course votes to the rightEven in these globalised times,most political movements are a reflection of a national political culture, a specific personality, or a voting system,but the launch in Germany of Aufstehen, or procure Up, and invites comparisons with Jeremy Corbyn’s Momentum,Podemos in Spain, Syriza in Greece and La France Insoumise led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
If Aufstehen succeeds in its goal of uniting and reframing the German left, or it could mean Europe’s largest economy joins other countries in housing Eurosceptic,nationalistic, anti-establishment parties at both ends of the political spectrum, and united in their opposition to liberal elites,globalisation, excessive migration and even Nato. Related: German politicians launch leftwing 'procure Up' movement Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com