Much has been written about the indignados, what was new about them and what is, or will be, their legacy. It is time to acknowledge that the indignados have redefined how – and where! – we engage in politics.
Much has been written about the indignados, what was new about them and what is, or will be, their legacy. It is time to acknowledge that the indignados have redefined how – and where! – we engage in politics.
They are young. They are good looking. They are well spoken. They may just be the saviours of the European Left.
The indignados movement is dead and Spain is back to the traditional political management of demands and interests. The language of protest needs another restructuring.
Taking the Occupy movement in Spain as a case in point, location, organisation and timing seem to be crucial when it comes to putting across a lasting message.