Peter Taaffe is a member of the Socialist Party (CWI in England & Wales). The referendum has turned British politics upside down – even though the No vote won The referendum has turned British politics upside down – even though the No vote won. The Yes campaign became a mass mobilization of working-class communities: against […]
Continue ReadingRobert Bechert is a member of the Committee for a Workers’ International. In country after country, May’s elections to the European parliament saw governments and traditional parties defeated Elections to the European parliament saw voters revolt against government and traditional parties. While there were some gains for the left, media headlines were dominated by victories […]
Continue ReadingDanny Byrne is a member of the Committee for a Workers’ International. Ireland was no exception to the general rejection of pro-austerity governments in the European elections. Three sets of elections took place on 23 May: Local elections across the country; European elections and two by-elections to the Irish parliament. These were the first nationwide […]
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Rob Jones is a member of Sotsialisticheskaya Alternativa (ISA in Russia). Only united working class action can stop the catastrophe Events in Ukraine have taken a tragic turn as the country has degenerated into violent conflict. The Ukrainian army is moving in, with western powers’ backing, to violently disarm the mainly pro-Russian activists who have […]
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Manny Thain is a member of the Socialist Party (CWI in England & Wales). A half-century of fascist rule was swept aside in a day This year marks the 40th anniversary of the military coup of April 25, 1974, which opened the doors to the Portuguese revolution of 1974-75. This anniversary is taking place at […]
Continue ReadingSonja Grusch is a member of Sozialistische LinksPartei (CWI in Austria). What program should the Left advocate? Five weeks have passed since militant protests broke out in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Sonja Grusch reports from her recent visit the country, along with other CWI supporters from Austria, where she discussed with protesters and Left activists. In Tuzla and […]
Continue ReadingNiall Mulholland is a member of the Committee for a Workers’ International. Tensions between powers worsen Crimea’s 16 March referendum saw an overwhelming majority vote in favour of joining Russia. According to the claimed official result, 96.77% voted ‘for’ integration and turnout was 83.1%. Tens of thousands celebrated in Simferopol, the capital of Crimea. On […]
Continue ReadingCommittee for a Workers’ International is a member of Interview with Andros Payiatsos, Xekinima (CWI in Greece). From the outside, it can appear there’s a certain pause in the struggle in Greece. Is this true? There is a certain lull in the movement, compared to the titanic battles particularly of 2011, but there is no […]
Continue ReadingThis article is based on a longer article by Victoria Lara of Socialismo Revolucionario (CWI in Spain). On 20 December last, the Spanish government gave the green light to a new law on abortion that is amongst the most restrictive in Europe. The Minister of Justice Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón has pushed Spain back 30 years, with […]
Continue ReadingThis Sunday’s demonstration in Kärrtorp, south Stockholm, was the largest anti-racist demonstration ever in Sweden. 20,000 gathered at the sports ground in response to a recent attack from armed Nazis. During November, a violent Nazi organization (Swedish Resistance Movement, SMR) increased their activity in the area. Swastikas were painted everywhere, several immigrants were assaulted and […]
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