Left-wing Populism
Left-wing populism frames politics as a struggle between ordinary people and an economic and political elite. It combines anti-establishment rhetoric with redistributive economics, opposition to austerity and criticism of corporate power.
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No consistent stance; relies on national government action but sometimes on local movements.
Appeals to popular sovereignty, though some governments concentrate power in a leader.
Mixed: defends protest rights but sometimes favours strong executive authority.
Often stresses national sovereignty against global finance and supranational bodies.
Typically critical of foreign interventions, without being pacifist.
Varies widely; some movements are inclusive, others voice concern about labour-market competition.
Strongly redistributive, targeting the wealth of elites and corporations.
Supports state intervention, public investment and regulation of business.
Frequently opposes free trade agreements as serving corporations over workers.
Mostly secular, though some Latin American variants draw on religious language.
Generally progressive, though focus on economic grievances can outweigh cultural issues.
No defined position; often wary of automation's effects on jobs.