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

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

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

As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, European leaders are still failing to advance a diplomatic resolution and instead have opted for militarization.

Trade unionists, peace activists, and left politicians warn that Europe’s rapid rearmament is already undermining workers’ rights, welfare systems, and social security.

Thousands attended the 31st Rosa Luxemburg Conference and the Luxemburg–Liebknecht demonstration, rejecting Germany’s rearmament and militarization drive.

Activists from Romania’s Elbit OUT! campaign describe how rising militarization and looming austerity impact Eastern Europe’s distinct political situation – and in which conditions this could open space for pro-peace, left movements.

EU leaders have agreed to raise €90 billion through joint borrowing to finance support, largely military, for Ukraine, advancing their own militarization agenda.

Romania, the EU and NATO member with the longest border with Ukraine, has enthusiastically embraced Europe’s rearmament agenda – yet militarization offers neither prosperity nor real security.

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

Tens of thousands of high school students in Germany went on strike against compulsory military service, pushing back against the government’s militarization agenda.

Workers in Italy have launched their third general strike in under three months, demanding an end to Meloni’s war agenda and budget.