Introduction: When “Revolution” Became a Forbidden WordAcross much of contemporary Europe, the word revolution has become politically radioactive. It evokes memories of violence, collapse, authoritarian regression, and historical trauma. Social democratic parties, in particular, have learned to treat the term with caution, preferring the language of reform, stability, and responsibility. Yet this aversion has come at a cost. By abandoning the concept of revolution altogether, much of the Euro...