The parallels to the Swiss social democrats in 2023 are evident:
1) Appeals to young (female) voters with a credible progressive agenda and heavy emphasis on housing
2) Strong results in urban centers
3) Rather young co-leadership
4) Targeted campaigning with clear appeals
1) Appeals to young (female) voters with a credible progressive agenda and heavy emphasis on housing
2) Strong results in urban centers
3) Rather young co-leadership
4) Targeted campaigning with clear appeals
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Tarik Abou-Chadi
The election proved the narrative wrong. For the Linke the election was a huge success while BSW failed to make it above the 5%-threshold. The Linke managed to win young progressives especially in cities. Ironically, this would probably not have been possbile had Wagenkencht stayed in the party
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Hence, for left-wing parties, rejuvenating their electorate requires a credible left-wing AND progressive appeal.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/icelands-social-democratic-party-leader-tapped-to-form-new-government/