Why Le Pen’s games are a danger to democracy
Like all right-wing extremist parties, the National Rally (Rassemblement National – RN) styles itself as an “anti-establishment” movement fighting against an allegedly corrupt and self-serving ... read more "From far-right firebrand to playing the victim"
»Rosa Luxemburg goes Europe« was the slogan under which the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation launched the project of establishing a Brussels office in 2008. Brussels is not only the centre of European politics, but also a significant centre of world politics, particularly with regard to north-south policy. Brussels is also the headquarters of NATO. There are thus many political divides that run through Brussels, many of which may not always be completely visible at first sight. These different fields of action are what determines the strategic orientation of our Brussels Office.
The Festival di Letteratura Working Class in Campi Bisenzio, near Florence, is an event unique in its kind. What sets it apart is its setting, grassroots spirit, and ... read more "Seven Records Set by the Festival di Letteratura Working Class"
For the third time in four years, general elections have been called in Portugal. This time the elections follow a confidence motion tabled by Montenegro's right-wing government (PSD-CDS), which they lost. ... read more "Snap elections in Portugal"
As the new government targets pensions and workers’ rights, Belgian unions are showing Europe how to fight back
Formed after months... read more "Bend It Like Belgium?"
One could be forgiven for having missed the creation of the European Left Alliance (ELA) late last ... read more "The European Left Alliance: New Project, Old Problems?"
The verdict against Marine Le Pen sends shockwaves around Europe–and is a powerful message against corruption and the abuse of ... read more "Head Bowed, Hands Dirty"
How the European Commission’s so-called “Clean Industrial Deal” fails to live up to its name
... read more "An EU Investment Package for Clean Industry?"
In northern Sweden, the rapid expansion of green industries is transforming the region—but... read more "Sweden’s “Green Transition”: Opportunities and Challenges"
As the European Union moves toward the next phase of ... read more "Rethinking Agricultural Markets: Insights from the International Conference of Researchers and Farmers"
For Lilia Nenescu, a feminist economy transcends the exploitative sexual and international division of labour. It’s about creating non-hierarchical, reciprocal ... read more "Interview with Lilia Nenescu at the RLS Summer School “Feminist Economy and Social Justice”"