Europe’s old left-right political distinctions are fading as class identities break down
will elect a new European Parliament. But where is the bellwether? What sort of place, on a sprawling and diverse continent, reveals its overall state of mind? The crucial divide used to be left versus right. Areas with co-operative or working-class economic traditions tended to the left. Strongholds of political centralism , prosperous borderlands or regions with a self-sufficient spirit leant right.
These are often overlooked in Europe. The suburban dream infuses American and Australian cultures, which often either put them on a pedestal or subvert them. Continental Europeans, it is true, also built post-war suburbs and continue to do so—but they never embraced the ideals of personal space and car-borne independence to the same extent as Anglo-Saxons.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Americans are hot for Europe, China and Chile this summerIn the last three years, there have been a dramatic increase in Americans applying for passports.
Consulte Mais informação »
Opinion | Far-right parties across Europe play on a common theme: FearIt’s important to try to understand the common methods of these new parties.
Consulte Mais informação »
Uber’s Rocky Road To Growth In Europe: Regulators, Rivals And Riots
Consulte Mais informação »
Europe Now Belongs to the Premier LeagueFor the first time in the history of the Champions League and the Europa League, all four spots in the finals will be occupied by clubs from a single country.
Consulte Mais informação »
Trump's tariffs on China are a 'harbinger' for Europe, here's whyThe latest U.S. tariffs on China could be a sign of what's to come for Europe, analysts have told CNBC.
Consulte Mais informação »
'We reject any ultimatums': Europe responds firmly to Iran's nuclear deal threatThe EU has responded firmly to Iran's threat to roll back its 2015 nuclear deal commitments, saying in a statement Thursday that it rejects any ultimatums but remained committed to the multilateral pact.
Consulte Mais informação »
Uber's Rocky Road To Growth In Europe: Regulators, Rivals And Riots
Consulte Mais informação »
Telecoms and cable group Altice Europe refinances debtsTelecoms and cable company Altice Europe said it had successfully refinanced deb...
Consulte Mais informação »
Pompeo, Traveling to Europe, to Address Venezuela, Climate ChangeSecretary of State Mike Pompeo is bound for Europe to grapple with international competition for Arctic resources, the spread of Chinese technology, and Russian influence in both Europe and South America, including Venezuela.
Consulte Mais informação »