“A new kind of right-wing extremism is on a roll in Hungary”
József Böröcz, a professor of sociology at the Rutgers University in the US, talks about the characteristics of the government and politics of Victor Orbán in Hungary and the possibilities of resistance
Worsening condition of refugee camps in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Activists and volunteers who took part in a donation convoy for refugees in Bosnia-Herzegovina have reported the harsh conditions of the refugees living there
North Macedonia and the perils of an EU obsession
The coalition government of North Macedonia led by Zoran Zaev called for fresh elections after French opposition denied it a date for the initiation of membership talks with the EU
In Hungarian local polls, Orban’s Fidesz party loses grip over key cities
The opposition managed to gain mayorships in 10 major cities, while Fidesz won 13 mayorships and continued its dominance in county councils
The far right regains power in Poland riding on social conservatism, Euro-skepticism
The ruling conservative Law and Justice Party (PiS) secured a simple majority in the 460-member lower house of the parliament, the Sejm by winning 235 seats
“In Switzerland, class struggle is the way forward, not class collaboration”
Interview with Alexander Eniline, member of the Executive Committee of the Swiss Party of Labour and the Chairman of Geneva’s cantonal organisation.
European Parliament’s anti-communist resolution draws widespread criticism
Communists and other progressives have accused the EU leadership of targeting the Soviet Union while concealing the role of countries such as Spain and Italy in the spread of Nazism and fascism
KNE Odigits: A festival that manifests the strong communist foundations in Greece
A report on the 45th KNE Odigits festival, held across Greece from the beginning of August, culminating on September 21.
“We will not cease to exist just because they hate us”
Peoples Dispatch talks to Magdalena Pająk, Polish LGBTQ+ rights activist who works with the Equality Parade, Poland, about the future of LGBTQ+ rights in the country at a time of a major right-wing pushback.
“Working to restore the socialist system in which independence and democracy are true.”
Peoples Dispatch speaks with John Bruchi, Secretary of the Central Committee, Communist Party of Albania, about political disillusionment among Albanians, the economic crisis affecting the country and the role of his party in Albania today.
Trump’s whim of ‘buying’ Greenland draws widespread criticism
Real estate interests, instigated by the possibilities of mining, along with the strategic intent of averting Chinese domination in the Arctic region, has prompted the US to pay greater attention to Greenland
Educational workers in Estonia demand government funding for research
Dr. Martin Aidnik from the Tallinn University Trade Union speaks about the strike in Estonia calling for increased funds for research
- 40 more Palestinian prisoners go on hunger strike
- 1.5 million French workers take to the streets against Macron’s pension reforms
- Young healthcare professionals in Buenos Aires to stage massive demonstration today
- Berta Cáceres’ assassins are sentenced but true justice remains elusive
- Palestinians condemn Israel’s plan for illegal settlement in occupied Hebron
