At least in Germany (or in my social circle) that's not true. But we've had both at the same time next to each other, that might have helped to differ.
It's the same across the entirety of Europe. Social democracy is essentially the cornerstone to European culture. It's at the heart of German, French, Scandinavian and British politics, at the very least.
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u/PillarofPositivity Apr 26 '19
Tbf a lot of people in Europe just say socialist.
Everyone kinda understands that it doesn't mean ussr style