Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’

<p>Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given</p><p>After New York City’s race for mayor catapulted <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/zohran-mamdani">Zohran Mamdani </a>from state assembly member into one of the world’s most prominent progressive voices, intense debate swirled over the ideas at the heart of his campaign.</p><p>His critics and opponents painted pledges such as free bus service, universal childcare and rent freezes as unworkable, unrealistic and exorbitantly expensive.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/06/europe-zohran-mamdani-policies-normal">Continue reading...</a>