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Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia

Janez Janša’s fourth administration is expected to bring attacks on labor rights and public services, while heralding renewed ties with Israeli occupation authorities.

Brussels protest marks 15th demonstration against austerity in 18 months

For the 15th time in 18 months, tens of thousands demonstrated against reforms proposed by Belgium’s Arizona government.

Fuel protests Ireland Fuel protests in Ireland express deep anger over austerity and neglect

Almost two weeks of fuel protests in Ireland express deep anger over years of austerity and neglect of public interests.

Right wing could build a majority despite narrow liberal election win in Slovenia

Liberal Freedom Movement announced moving into opposition despite narrow election win, raising concerns about right-wing political trade to build their own majority in Slovenia.

Orbán defeated, but right still victorious in Hungarian elections

The Tisza party defeated Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz in Hungary’s election, but a likely Magyar administration promises few radical breaks.

Commodification of health Europe On World Health Day, public service unions sound alarm over EU-wide health emergency

This World Health Day, public services unions in Europe sounded the alarm over a health emergency caused by austerity, privatization, and lacking workforce policies.

Europe welcomes ceasefire announcement in Iran as region braces for economic repercussions of illegal war

European leaders welcome the ceasefire announcement in West Asia but show little sign of building lasting solutions and addressing economic repercussions.

Coup leaders Admiral Massera and General Videla. Argentina, 50 years after its darkest night

Half a century after the dictatorship began, the economic course of Javier Milei’s government continues along the same path set by the military regime.

“We cannot eat grenades once the grains no longer grow:” European peace movements organize against militarization

Trade unions, activists, and politicians met in Brussels to build resistance to Europe’s militarization and imperialist path.

Left records breakthrough results in French local elections

The left party France Unbowed recorded breakthrough results in the first round of local elections on March 15.

100,000 join national strike against austerity in Belgium

Belgian unions and progressive movements marked one year of resistance to De Wever government with 100,000-strong demo and national strike.

Women warn European governments on March 8: “We won’t work for your wars”

Women across Europe protested militarization, austerity, and the far-right in massive International Women’s Day demonstrations.