European Elections: Can social democracy survive? - BBC Newsnight



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When Europe Goes to the polls on 23 May, the right-wing campaign spearheaded by Italy's Matteo Salvini - leader of The League - could change the shape of European politics. Subscribe to our channel here: https://goo.gl/31Q53F Salvini is trying to create a nationalist bloc that would be the second biggest force in the European parliament. But where would that leave the centre-left or social democrats, who for decades were a natural party of government across Europe? Three former leaders - Tony Blair, Matteo Renzi and Helle Thorning-Schmidt - offer their thoughts. Our Diplomatic Editor Mark Urban reports. Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews. Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsnight Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBCNewsnight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsnight

Published by: BBC Newsnight Published at: 4 years ago Category: اخبار و سیاست