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
Ahead of Italy’s crucial election, the left stands up for the poor and marginalized
Left-wing groups in Italy have launched the People’s Union (UP) to contest the upcoming general elections. Its promises include taxing the rich, improving public services and transforming the transport system for an ecological transformation
Disunity wrecks Mario Draghi’s neoliberal government in Italy
The working class, as well as students and youth, have been protesting the EU-dictated neoliberal, anti-worker policies of the Mario Draghi-led government
The fascist assault on a union in Italy: Some thoughts
On October 9, during a demonstration against the government’s measures to limit the spread of the pandemic, right-wing nationalist forces attacked the headquarters of the major union CGIL in Rome. What lies behind that assault and how can it be framed?
Proposal to reduce MPs in Italy approved in referendum with support of establishment parties
The proposal to reduce the number of members of both of houses of parliament was opposed by the left parties which said it would decrease democratic representation
In Italy, Emilia Romagna halts right-wing surge, with a little help from the Sardine Movement
The provincial elections in Emilia Romagna saw the center-left Democratic Party defeating the right-wing led by Matteo Salvini’s League. Emilia Romagna was the epicenter of the Sardine Movement which was directed against the right wing
Protests against Eurozone bailout fund reform hit Rome
Adherence to the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) by Italy is likely to make way for more austerity measures and policies of structural adjustments, as stipulated by the European Union
- Cypriots hit the streets with a massive display of solidarity with Palestine
- The global peasant movement in Bogotá proclaims: “We defend life, that of peasants and the entire planet”
- Risks of infectious diseases, malnutrition soar as Israel resumes attacks on Gaza Strip
- Greek health workers intensify protests for pay hike, more staff
- Censorship of pro-Palestine content on social media continues
