What political role did Branting play in Western Europe?
First socialist elected under universal suffrage
First communist elected
First woman elected
First non-European immigrant elected
Answer
Branting was the first socialist elected under universal suffrage in Western Europe, when he won a seat in the Swedish parliament in 1888. This was a significant achievement for the socialist movement, as it showed that it was possible for socialists to win elections and gain political power. Branting's victory also helped to legitimize the socialist movement and to make it more mainstream.
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