Current problems of Europe

Radical left political leader: Pablo Iglesias in Spain

Хенкин С.М.

Khenkin S.M. – professor of political science in MGIMO University, leading researcher, INION RAS, Doctor of historical sciences (Sc.D. in History).

Abstract

The article analyzes «secrets» of success of Pablo Iglesias – the leader of the Podemos party, which at the time of global crisis turned into the Spain’s third party according to its degree of influence eroding the traditional two-partyism. It is shown that in the activities of Iglesias the elements of novelty are intertwined with the characteristics of political leaders of the traditional type and the latter are steadily growing.

Keywords

Spain, P. Iglesias, Podemos, «The Outraged» movement, Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, People’s party, elections.

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