Italy
On Liberation Day, Italy continues to struggle against revisionism and fascist legacy in government

Thousands gathered across Italy to celebrate Liberation Day, commemorating the efforts of the anti-fascist resistance that helped shape the country’s foundation

Italian students challenge universities for their complicity in Israel’s crimes

Students are organizing University occupations in Italy to demand an end to the collaboration with Israeli institutions.

Massive demonstration in Rome calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Communists accused the opposition parties in the Italian parliament of being complicit in Giorgia Meloni-led government’s policy of dragging Italy into imperialist conflicts.

Police crackdown on students sparks outrage across Italy

A Palestine solidarity demonstration composed primarily of students was repressed by security forces on February 23. Progressives have condemned the attack as well as the crackdown on pro-Palestine protests

Left groups in Italy demand safe return of anti-fascist activist imprisoned in Hungary

Italian school teacher Ilaria Salis has been imprisoned in Hungary for nearly a year, accused of assaulting neo-Nazis during an anti-fascist counter protest

Insorgiamo: the story of how workers of an Italian factory are creating history

Laid-off workers of the former GKN plant in Campi Bisenzio, who have been leading a 900-day long struggle, have proposed to take over the plant by forming a cooperative to facilitate futuristic production

Activists intensify campaign to conserve nature reserve in Abruzzo, Italy

The right-wing-dominated regional council of Abruzzio has voted to cut down the protected area of Borsacchio Nature Reserve in Roseto degli Abruzzi by 98%.

Italian workers resist Salvini’s strike breaking methods

Deputy premier Matteo Salvini has tried to undermine workers’ strike in Italy on several occasions in over a month.

Anti-fascists in Italy protest police attack on Turin University students

Protesters alleged police used disproportionate force against students who were opposing a far-right student group at University of Turin

Palestine solidarity activists stage strategic shut downs in Italy

Italian activists joined the international call to “shut it down for Palestine,” including a shutdown of the Port of Genoa to prevent weapons transport through company ZIM

Italian students occupy university for Gaza

University students in Naples occupied their university to demand a ceasefire and an end to cooperation between their university and Israeli institutions

Public healthcare becomes key rallying point in Italy

More and more people in Italy mobilize to protect the public health system against privatization and budget cuts promoted by far-right Giorgia Meloni’s government