Left Bloc
Portugal: Anti-austerity left alliance rejects right-wing government

Trade union demonstration outside Portugal's parliament on November 10.
The Spanish state versus Catalonia: a decisive battle has begun

People wave pro-independence flags as they gather outside the Parliamen
Sweden: Far-right gains cause political crisis; Beware of 'Swedish lessons'

Social Democratic PM-designate Stefan Lofven.
European elections: Hope in the gloom as left gains in Greece, Spain, Ireland

Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras (centre).
Britain: Behind the strong vote for far-right UKIP

Anti-UKIP protest.