The End of Socialism in Europe (politics)

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Socialism, once a popular political choice in Europe, is now on the verge of declination.
The death of socialism as a race of conformity.

Socialist parties today, do not seem to have a great impact on political issues and decisions. Sarkozy's defeated opponent, Segolene Royal, represented the most prominent socialist party, which did not challenge presidency in france since the cold war. This highlight how far Europeans have departed from their strong socialist traditions.

Socialism was part of the European political culture in the twentieth century. However, in the case of the United States, socialism never flourished.

After the cold war, United States emerged as a super power. With its economic status, the US also influence various political ideas. "Globalization, in this sense, has meant a transatlantic shift away from the politics of equality to the politics of the market." Politics in Europe, due to the emphasis in globalisation, focus on economic benefits, rather than state well-being. With US in the lead in economic status, countries, in order not to fall behind, change their tatics in politics, which would ensure economic growth.

As people laments the loss of socialism ideology in Europe, through globlisation, other forms of political ideas spread throughout Europe. The US, which advocates freedom and democracy, spreads these ideas across Europe, as well as other parts of the world. In a sense, there is not a situation which both sides would benefits.