The Dilemma of European Social Democracy: Spanish Edition

... that PP policies increased inequality, ignored institutional problems, and were rife with corruption. The rhetoric of PSOE’s leadership makes PP look reactionary to low-ranking party members, which is one of the main reasons that leading parties in Spain cannot form a coalition. The influence of “Podemos” affected PSOE’s position, as “Podemos” attracts youth who see little difference between PP and PSOE. The decision to reject Rajoy’s government was aimed to show young voters that socialists and conservatives are not the same, and avoid accusations of “capitulation ...