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Antifascism is anti-militarism: socialist industrial legacy at risk of becoming motor of EU armament

In former Yugoslav countries, EU military industrial plans align with local bourgeoisie interests and right-wing agendas.

Dockworkers in Mediterranean ports announce coordinated action against war

Workers in more than 20 Mediterranean ports will take coordinated action on February 6 to oppose war and militarization.

Elbit Systems at center of NATO corruption investigation, reports suggest

Media reports indicate that Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems is at the center of a corruption investigation inside NATO’s procurement agency.

Resistance grows to Europe’s 2026 budget plans dominated by war spending

European governments are prioritizing military and arms spending in their 2026 budgets while grassroots resistance to rearmament continues to grow.

Community action against genocide and worker’s strike: Rotterdam port brought to a halt

The Port of Rotterdam faced major disruptions over the past several days as dockworkers and activists launched strikes and direct actions.

Permanent mobilization in Italy: after and ahead of the general strike

Workers in Italy are ready to launch another general strike if Israel attacks or obstructs the Global Sumud Flotilla, ramping up pressure after September’s nationwide stoppage.

Spanish government delays adoption of full arms embargo on Israel

Despite Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s announcements, the Spanish government delayed passing a formal arms embargo on Israel.

Workers announce Europe-wide blockade if Israel assaults Sumud Flotilla

Dockworkers in Genoa announced a Europe-wide stoppage if Israeli forces block the Global Sumud Flotilla from delivering supplies to Gaza.

Activists urge continued mobilization to ensure Slovenia’s arms embargo on Israel

Activists call for public monitoring to guarantee the full implementation of Slovenia’s arms embargo on Israel.

Dockworkers in Italy win against arms shipment to Israel

Dockworkers in Italy secure victory as shipping companies announce return of Israeli-bound weapons cargo to its point of origin.

Italian city says no to warships and weapons for Israel

Workers and activists in Genoa protested arms shipments to Israel and militarization of port infrastructure under the EU’s dual-use agenda.

Belgian court bans military shipments to Israel in activist victory

Anti-armament activists in Belgium celebrated a major victory as a judge ordered the Flemish government to halt military shipments to Israel.