From Slovenia to Turkey social movements and protests have shaken the political systems of Southeast Europe. Confronting issues such as austerity, the privatisation of public space, the provision and privatisation of welfare and public utilities, corruption, bureaucratic inefficiency, environmental concerns and authoritarian tendencies these revolts have also served as conduits for broader social and political discontent. While they have contributed to the defeat of unpopular policies and practices and the fall of governments perhaps their most significant impact has been in creating...