Militarization in Europe
Thousands protest against war and cost of living crisis in Italy

At least 15,000 people demonstrated in Rome against war and the war economy, demanding an industrial policy centered on workers’ needs and dignity.

Activists in Bucharest conference reject militarization “from Palestine to the Black Sea”

The Elbit Out! campaign hosted “From Palestine to the Black Sea” conference focusing on anti-militarization and solidarity with Palestine.

Italy on strike again for Palestine

Mass mobilizations in solidarity with Palestine and against armament and war policies show no sign of abating in Italy.

German students expand their strike against conscription and militarization to 150 cities

The German anti-militarization student movement stood firm on its demands during a new school strike on May 8.

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.

Ramstein Air Base, Germany Trump administration ponders withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany: a reason for celebration?

The Trump administration recently announced it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany and halt long-range missile deployment, triggering contradictory reactions.

Progressive Bulgaria promises to fight corruption but unlikely to stray from EU playbook

The recent victory of Progressive Bulgaria in snap election signaled potential stabilization, but the need for building a broader progressive political project remains.

Students and teachers in Italy strike against right-wing reforms and militarization

Students and teachers across Italy mobilized to protest industry-friendly reforms and militarization planned by the Meloni government.

Peter Mertens: “We have to restore people’s confidence in collective strength”

Workers’ Party of Belgium’s Peter Mertens discusses the wave of social protests in Belgium, the link between social cuts and militarization, and the struggle for alternatives.

May Day demonstrations in Europe: hundreds of thousands call for peace and social justice

Hundreds of thousands participated in May 1 mobilizations across Europe, demanding an agenda of peace and social justice as an alternative to current government plans.

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.

Rethinking (in)security: security for people, not states

Ahead of the counter-conference “From Palestine to the Black Sea” activists from Romania’s Elbit Out! campaign reflect on the true meaning of security.