There is no doubt, that the last economic crisis has influenced the social and political life and has transformed the governments’ policies. As a result, social democratic and right wing parties’ policies have been conformed to this rapidly changed social, economic and political environment. The aim of this proposal is to present the views of Parliamentary Radical Left Parties in Southern Europe about social policy. In addition, Radical Left Parties in this region share common views in aspects such as social policy. The overall objectives are to examine the cases of Portugal, Spain and Greece (Izquieda Unida, Bloco de Izquerda, SYRIZA) and if the views of these parties about social policy (educational policy, health policy and employment policy) have been changed during the current economic crisis. Especially, this examination focalizes on ideological level and on the level of political proposals, how they assume the crisis. Secondly, we research their political actions, which they suggest in the level of political practice and in different actions like demonstrations, strikes, etc. Besides, this article focuses on this geographical region, because differ in terms of economic performance and size, but share recent history of successful transition to democracy and common membership of the Southern European ''model'' of welfare.
