Right-wing surge in Italian general elections
The right-wing Brothers of Italy (FdI) party, led by Giorgia Meloni, emerged as the single largest in the new Italian parliament as every other mainstream political party crumbled
Fascism returns to Europe’s centerstage
In European politics, Italy traditionally played the role of an eager junior partner to the heavyweights that drive decision-making, France and Germany. That is almost certain to change under Giorgia Meloni
48th Odigits festival concludes successfully in Greece
The Odigits festival organized by the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE) is among the most popular annual youth festivals in Europe
Anger against racist police violence swells in the UK after killing of Chris Kaba
1,833 people have died in police custody or following police contact in the UK since 1990. The recent killing of Chris Kaba has led to renewed calls for justice as Black people continue to be disproportionately targeted by police violence
Dutch socialists demand solutions to cost of living crisis
The Socialist Party has demanded a cap on energy prices, an increase in the hourly minimum wage, and taxes on the excess profits made by energy companies
Why Ukraine referendum is a big deal
The potential accession of Donbass, Kherson and Zaporozhye creates a new political reality and Russia’s partial mobilization on a parallel track is intended to provide the military underpinning for it
As public hospitals crumble, French health workers call for immediate action
Health workers and those in associated sectors held a national day of action demanding pay hikes, more staff, improved and safe working conditions, job security, and sufficient funds and resources for hospitals
At ManiFiesta, a different health system is no mere vision
At ManiFiesta, the fest of solidarity, Medics for the People sparked discussions about pressing problems in the health system in Belgium, offering people-centered, public alternatives
Pro-EU Moldovan government comes under attack as cost of living crisis intensifies
The Moldovan left has called for a vote of no-confidence against the Party of Action and Solidarity government. Right-wing sections have been staging protests
ManiFiesta 2022 ends with a call to change the world as we want it
The 12th edition of the ManiFiesta festival was held in the Belgian city of Ostend from September 17-18. It was attended by over 14,000 people
Everything to know about Italy’s elections
Maurizio Coppola of Potere al Popolo talks about the upcoming elections in Italy, the social crises, and the key coalitions and the agenda they have presented before the people
Protests erupt across Austria demanding solution to cost of living crisis
The Austrian Trade Union Federation (OGB) has demanded that the government put a cap on energy bills and house rents and temporarily abolish VAT on food and fuel
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- Right-wing surge in Italian general elections
