Part 6/9:
Broader Impacts and Trends
The rising popularity of the conservative left can be attributed to several interrelated factors. For one, economic anxieties stemming from the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent austerity measures have made traditional neoliberal policies less appealing, thus paving the way for left-wing economic policies to gain favor.
Additionally, there is a noticeable shift within traditional left-wing parties that have leaned heavily into cultural issues like identity politics, often to the detriment of core economic concerns. This shift has opened up political space for newer parties that emphasize pro-worker policies along with moderate social conservatism.