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politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Swedes vote in tight race as far-right Sweden Democrats eye historic cabinet role

Swedish voters are deciding between a center-left bloc led by Magdalena Andersson and a center-right alliance that could bring the far-right Sweden Democrats into government for the first time. The election is extremely close, with polls showing a margin of just 0.3 percentage points. Key issues include immigration, crime, and the economy, while the Sweden Democrats have shifted toward the mainstream to secure cabinet posts if the right wins.

via aljazeera.com|

#crime #far-right #immigration

politics3 months ago•33 min saved

Progressive wins rise, but tax hurdle stalls US welfare-state dreams

Insurgent socialist candidates have won several Democratic primaries, signaling a shift in the party. But translating those gains into a full-fledged welfare-state expansion in the U.S. faces a core obstacle: broad voter acceptance of higher taxes, especially on the middle class. Nordic models fund extensive welfare through high overall tax intake, not just levies on the ultra-rich, and Americans show rising anti-tax sentiment and a preference for spending cuts to shrink deficits. Unless progressives win more marginal seats and persuade swing voters to back higher taxes, their ambitious welfare-state agenda may remain out of reach.

via vox.com|

#democratic-socialists-of-america #nordic-model #politics

politics2 years ago•9 min saved

"Remembering Ed Broadbent: A Call for Progress Beyond the Welfare State"

Ed Broadbent, a prominent figure in Canadian politics and a champion of social democratic ideals, passed away at the age of eighty-seven, leaving a significant void in the country's left. In a speech from 1968, Broadbent advocated for moving beyond the welfare state towards a more participatory democracy, emphasizing the need for deeper societal changes to address issues such as economic inequality and inadequate housing. His vision for Canada's future remains relevant today, as he called for a society that is truly just and egalitarian.

via Jacobin magazine|

#canada #ed-broadbent #ndp

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Mississippi Governor Rejects Federal Summer Food Program, Sparks Debate on State Priorities"

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has opted out of a federal summer food program for children, citing opposition to expanding the welfare state. The program, which would provide families of students who receive free or reduced lunch with electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, is expected to benefit nearly 21 million children in 35 states, five U.S. territories, and four Tribes. Reeves' office cited a lack of state resources to administer the program, while Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson criticized the decision, stating that it would burden multiple families.

via Mississippi Today|

#federal-program #mississippi #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Germany's Scholz remains resolute in overcoming budget crisis

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed confidence that negotiations with coalition partners to address the country's budget crisis, caused by a court ruling, will result in a deal. Scholz emphasized that there will be no cuts to the welfare state, despite calls for reform from the Finance Minister. Talks are focused on suspending the debt brake for next year to fill a budget gap, leaving spending on industrial projects, climate policy, and welfare uncertain. The ruling has caused concern among industrial firms regarding Germany's funding for its transition to carbon neutrality. The SPD has agreed on the need for medium-term borrowing limit reforms, while Scholz stressed the importance of a common understanding within the coalition. He also highlighted the need for continued aid efforts to Ukraine until 2025.

via Yahoo News|

#budget-crisis #coalition-partners #germany

politics3 years ago•10 min saved

Slovakia's Political Landscape: Welfare, Nationalism, and Scandal

Slovakia's left-wing party, Smer, is facing criticism from a new generation of activists who see its social democratic rhetoric overshadowed by corruption scandals, nationalist language, and a lack of transformative vision. Despite this, Smer has proven successful in defending the welfare state against market liberalization. As the country heads into a snap election, Smer has emerged as the frontrunner by focusing on the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine. However, its conservative pitch and opposition to NATO and the EU have alienated younger voters, who are turning to centrist and socially liberal parties instead. The future of the left in Slovakia is at stake as the country grapples with historical memory and the need for progressive reforms.

via Jacobin magazine|

#left-wing #nationalism #politics