Rethinking Social Democracy

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Edited by Matt Browne and Patrick Diamond, rethinking social democracy is a collection of thought-provoking essays that stakes out a bold new agenda for the future of social democracy. The volume brings together established political figures from across the globe and the new 'up-and-coming' generation of European social democratic politicians and thinkers. Engaging in an open dialogue, the contributors examine the steps social democrats need to take to ensure that social democratic policies and Institutions are renewed for the 21st Century. In a world characterised by Increasing insecurity, social democratic values are more relevant than ever. However, the message of right-wing populists has proven seductive to the electorate. The time Is now ripe for social democrats to respond anew: rethinking social democracy shows how.
At the heart of social democratic renewal must be the recognition that the most powerful and lasting changes are those we can empower and inspire people to... Tovább

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Edited by Matt Browne and Patrick Diamond, rethinking social democracy is a collection of thought-provoking essays that stakes out a bold new agenda for the future of social democracy. The volume brings together established political figures from across the globe and the new 'up-and-coming' generation of European social democratic politicians and thinkers. Engaging in an open dialogue, the contributors examine the steps social democrats need to take to ensure that social democratic policies and Institutions are renewed for the 21st Century. In a world characterised by Increasing insecurity, social democratic values are more relevant than ever. However, the message of right-wing populists has proven seductive to the electorate. The time Is now ripe for social democrats to respond anew: rethinking social democracy shows how.
At the heart of social democratic renewal must be the recognition that the most powerful and lasting changes are those we can empower and inspire people to make for themselves.
Rt. Hon. Patricia Hewitt MP, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
The time has come to talk about global public goods, global environmental policy, an International Court of Justice, and an international agreement on human rights. Unless we tackle these Issues, a distinction will be formed between those for whom globalization brings more economic growth and material wealth and those who think that globalization is against them.
Ricardo Lagos, President of Chile
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