Argentina: Deepening Crisis Weakens Government
One year into the government of Alberto Fernandez, discontent is rising, spurred on by his government’s response to the crisis
Southern Europe: New Economic Crisis, Old Structural Causes
Apart from geographical and cultural similarities, Southern European countries also share, as a key feature, a combined and uneven capitalist development. This laid the basis for structural divisions along broad North-South lines, both at European level and within the countries themselves, with strident socio-economic gaps between different regions (e.g. North-South Italy). These divisions were consolidated and deepened by the process of European integration and the Eurozone in particular. This was most clearly reflected in the Eurozone crisis that started a decade ago, which particularly — although not exclusively (e.g. Ireland) — affected Southern member states. The new EU-wide economic crisis — built upon conditions that were in place before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic — will bring back to surface those divisions in an even cruder fashion along clear class lines. In face of this, the best response will be the international solidarity and coordinated struggle of popular classes across the continent
“Guilty” — Golden Dawn Verdict a Victory for the Anti-Fascist Movement and Working Class
October 7 is a day of historical importance for the working class, the anti-fascist movement and the social movements in Greece. The trial of Golden Dawn (GD) came to its conclusion and the neo-Nazi organization was convicted for what it is: a criminal gang of fascist thugs and murderers. For the anti-fascist movement, the verdict was a vindication of a struggle that has been going on for years — and even decades. For the tens of thousands of workers and youth who gathered outside the courts it was a moment of great joy — of cheers and chants but also of tears
“The Mustachioed King Must Go!” — Solidarity Appeal
Since the beginning of August, and the declaration of the fraudulent election result that saw Alexandr Lukashenko claim victory, mass protests have rocked Belarus. Protesters have meet violence, repression and arrests. A turning point in the protests, when the police regime was forced to ease its violent repression, came when workers in over a hundred factories set up strike committees and declared strikes. One of the most effective strikes took place at Belaruskali in the city of Soligorsk, where miners produce one fifth of the world’s supply of potash. Following this, five members of the strike committee: Anatoly Bokun, Yuri Korzun, Sergey Cherkasov, Sergey Taras and Pavel Puchenya were arrested and have since been in jail
Germany Takes over the Presidency of the European Union Council
As the greatest crisis of global and European capitalism unfolds, it‘s the turn of the economic powerhouse to take over the presidency of the Council of the European Union. The German government will chair the meetings of the EU, its councils and committees, and represent the EU on an international level. A challenging task, given the extent of the looming crisis that will leave the Euro -crisis of 2010 in the shade
Greece – Turkey – Cyprus: Hydrocarbons torpedo Peace in the Mediterranean!
The discovery of hydrocarbon deposits in the Eastern Mediterranean seabed adds another factor to the competition of the ruling classes of Greece, Turkey and Cyprus. Today’s crisis, which has been going on for months, is the worst since the 1974 war, both in terms of how long it lasts and in terms of the dangers it poses
The Hypocrisy and Cynicism of the Rich
The richer EU states have responded negatively to the demand of the countries of the European south to issue a “Eurobond” or “Corona-bond” to deal with the Covid-19 crisis in Europe. Cancel the Debts!
Environment inaction threatens the Eastern Mediterranean
Climate change is having severe implications for the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean. According to scientists, the temperature of the area is increasing at a much faster rate than the global average and precipitation throughout the region is expected to decline. These factors, combined with the greed for more profit by the ruling elites will have disproportional effects for the destruction of the environment here compared to other areas.
Build solidarity with the Kurds’ struggle against Turkey’s war
By Arne JOHANSSON, CWI Sweden This is a slightly edited version, first printed in “Offensiv” – weekly paper of the CWI in Sweden The sudden withdrawal of the United States from north-eastern...
No to war in North and East Syria!
An international movement can stop this war Having been given the green light by US imperialism, Erdoğan’s regime has launched a massive invasion into Northern and Eastern Syria. On October...