International tribunal finds US blockade of Cuba in violation of international law
The International Tribunal Against the Blockade of Cuba took place in the Belgian capital on November 16 and 17 and heard from dozens of witnesses from European and Cuban civil society
“The working class in Europe is alive:” Peter Mertens
Peter Mertens of the Workers’ Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA) talks about how the working class movement in Europe is gaining strength and what role international solidarity plays in strengthening it
Moving from rhetoric to action to build socialism
On the second day of the III International Conference Dilemmas of Humanity, leaders discussed the key challenges and tasks to organize the working class.
Peter Mertens: Mutiny in South and North
At the Cumbre de los Pueblos (Peoples’ Summit) at the European Parliament, Peter Mertens, Secretary General of the PTB, spoke about the mutinies that are needed to turn the world around
Belgium hosts movements from across Latin America and Europe in People’s Summit
We bring you glimpses of the People’s Summit in Brussels which brought together people’s movements, trade unions, and left parties from across Latin America and the Caribbean and Europe
People’s Summit in Brussels calls for respect of democracy and self-determination
Over 1,000 people participated in the People’s Summit that brought together the people of Latin America and the Caribbean and Europe
Raoul Hedebouw is the new president of the Workers Party of Belgium
At the unity congress of the Workers’ Party of Belgium, Peter Mertens stepped down from the presidency after 13 significant years during which it became one of the prominent Marxist parties in Europe
Belgian Workers’ Party calls for reducing VAT on electricity and gas
The 21% Value Added Tax on electricity and gas is some of the highest in Europe, according to the Workers’ Party of Belgium. A petition demanding a reduction in the VAT has been endorsed by over 250,000 people
Belgian workers hit the streets demanding wage hike
After contract negotiations in key sectors failed, major trade unions in Belgium organized a national strike demanding a wage hike for workers. They also sought the right to early retirement, and a pay rise for workers
Workers’ Party of Belgium demands measures to combat worsening COVID-19 crisis
Amid a steep rise in COVID-19 cases and the subsequent impact on workers’ livelihoods, the Workers’ Party of Belgium has demanded that incomes be protected and the rich be taxed
Tens of thousands ‘march in anger’ in Brussels
The call for the march was given by the Workers Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA) to demand a worker-friendly policy from the government and the traditional parties in the country
- Thousands march in Brussels to declare “planet and people before profit”
- 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
