> The European left is too scared and complacent to either set boundaries or speak up for the benefits of liberalism due to complacency after decades of being i

> The European left is too scared and complacent to either set boundaries or speak up for the benefits of liberalism due to complacency after decades of being in charge. I don't think that's the full picture. First of all I don't think the European left has been in charge for decades, and second of all austerity measures e.g. in Spain have resulted in left movements growing stronger. It all depends on the country, really.