For a Left Populism

What is the ‘populist moment’ and what does it mean for the left? We are currently witnessing in Western Europe a ‘populist moment’ that signals the crisis of neoliberal hegemony. The central axis of the political conflict will be between right- and left-wing populism. By establishing a frontier between ‘the people’ and ‘the oligarchy,’ a left-populist strategy could bring together the manifold struggles against subordination, oppression and discrimination. This strategy acknowledges that democratic discourse plays a crucial role in the political imaginary of our societies. And through the construction of a collective will, mobilizing common affects in defence of equality and social justice, it will be possible to combat the xenophobic policies promoted by right-wing populism.