"The Spanish left rightly celebrated last night as a victory because it has blocked the prospect of a hard-right, neo-Francoist party joining a national government."
Tag: Europe
A World to Win’ – Jeremy Corbyn and international voices call for global movements of peace and justice
The penultimate rally of Arise Festival 2023 saw hundreds of activists tune in with Jeremy Corbyn and campaigners for peace and social justice from across the world.
Berlusconi – Godfather to Trump and Johnson
A critical examination of Silvio Berlusconi, the controversial former Prime Minister of Italy - and his damaging influence on Italy's political landscape and beyond.
Where next for France’s pensions protests?
Richard Price reports from the pension reform protests held across France this week - "the French public has resisted calls to ‘move on’, and polling indicates that two thirds of voters remain opposed to the changes" -
French pension protests not going away
Richard Price gauges the mood of anger as demonstrators prepare to take further action against Macron's pension reform on May 1st.
French protests intensify as unions escalate strike action against Macron’s pension cuts
"The French government cowers behind a wall of riot shields and police batons, using tear gas against protestors and legal threats against striking workers."
Are you watching mister Starmer this is what an opposition looks like – Mass demonstrations in France
"The mobilisation is very broad, involving trade unionists, students, young people, the Yellow Vests, and the whole broad left" - Dave Kellaway gives an update on the deepening crisis in France.
Mass opposition to Macron’s pension plans in France
National demonstrations against Macron's pensions plans are under-way in France. The movements involved are fighting for the future of France's social model, writes Richard Price.
100 days of far-right rule under Italian President Georgia Meloni
An in-depth look at the first 100 days of far-right Italian President Georgia Meloni, and the problems facing opposition parties since the election.
Build the mass anti-racist, anti-fascist movement. Le Pen remains a threat despite election loss – Stand up to Racism
Stand Up To Racism responds to the defeat of far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in France.