Czech Republic

Cornelia Hildebrandt — The few successes cannot conceal the continued defensive posture of leftist parties in Europe and the existential crisis faced by individual parties.

Dave Kellaway examines the outcome of the European elections, while Johanna Bussemer writes that strong showings in several countries will ensure a left presence in Brussels, but internal contradictions are bigger than ever.

By Jiri Málek

By Boris Kagarlitsky

• From rhetoric to program
• Hypocrisy about violence
• Role of the media

The events of Septembe