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Europe: Ruin or Renewal?

Fuelled by growing economic hardships and fears about the future of the continent, an alarming drift to the right has set in across Europe. The elections to the next European Parliament, scheduled for 6–9 June 2024, are therefore already casting a shadow. Given the stakes, there can be little doubt that they will be of particular significance — also and especially for the European Left, which with 37 MEPs is currently the smallest group in the European Parliament.

In this dossier, we present analysis and critique of the European Union — along with proposals for how the EU and European policy could be transformed for the better. We take a closer look at the growing strength of the radical and extreme Right across the continent and discuss democratic socialist approaches to economic, social, and migration policy. Lastly, we highlight the prospects and perspectives of left-wing formations across Europe by speaking with leading representatives of Die Linke and other parties of the Left.

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The Days Italy Stood Still

Federico Tomasone
Europe: ruin or renewal
Labour solidarity is at the heart of the Blocchiamo Tutto movement Although it had been simmering for months, few foresaw the magnitude of what unfolded between 22 September and 4 October 2025, when Italy — long perceived as apathetic, politically demobilized, and fragmented — suddenly came to a standstill. Under the cry ... read more "The Days Italy Stood Still"
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If Not Now, When?

Federico Tomasone
Europe: ruin or renewalMilitarisation
It had been in the air for some time. The massive rally in Berlin over the weekend was only the latest sign of a growing continental momentum. The mobilisation in Italy has taken this dynamic to a new level. No one expected a wave of such magnitude:  On Monday 22 September, tens of thousands marched across Italy to condemn the genocide in ... read more "If Not Now, When?"
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Call for Tenders: Shrinking Civic Space in the European Union

rosalux
Europe: ruin or renewal
Joint online publication by the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, Brussels Office (RLS) and the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP) Across the EU, civil society organisations (CSOs), activists, and independent media face increasing threats to their ability to operate freely. Legal ... read more "Call for Tenders: Shrinking Civic Space in the European Union"
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Call for Tenders: Booklet “A Militarised Union” – 2nd Edition

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Europe: ruin or renewalMilitarisationTenders
About the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung (RLS) is one of the six major political foundations in the Federal Republic of Germany, tasked primarily with conducting political education both at home and abroad. The foundation is affiliated to Die Linke, a democratic ... read more "Call for Tenders: Booklet “A Militarised Union” – 2nd Edition"
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Trump’s return to power: How does the European Union intend to respond?

Charlotte Balavoine
Europe: ruin or renewalGlobal political economy and trade policy
The aggressiveness of the United States in a context of intertwining economies Since his return to power in January 2025, Donald Trump and his government have triggered multiple instances of outrage and coercive measures on an international scale and in particular vis-à-vis ... read more "Trump’s return to power: How does the European Union intend to respond?"
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The Danish EU Presidency: disappointing and unambitious

Per Clausen
Northern ExposureEurope: ruin or renewalNewsletter
Per Clausen, Member of the European Parliament for Danish left-wing party Enhedslisten looks at the programme of Denmark’s EU-Presidency, which begins on July 1. What are the prospects, priorities and problems of the upcoming Presidency, and what does it mean for progressive policies in Europe and the ... read more "The Danish EU Presidency: disappointing and unambitious"
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Once Upon a Time There was a Country…

Andrea Peniche
Europe: ruin or renewal
Early parliamentary elections were held in Portugal on Sunday, called after a motion of no confidence in Montenegro's right-wing government (PSD-CDS) had been filed and rejected. The underlying reason for this motion of no confidence had to do with the prime minister’s legal and ethical fitness for office. ... read more "Once Upon a Time There was a Country…"
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The Status Quo’s Last Stand

Raul Zelik
Europe: ruin or renewal
Germany’s new government will exacerbate social conflicts over wealth distribution, the climate crisis, and state repression. In light of the global rise of the far right, the latest iteration of a grand coalition between the conservatives (CDU/CSU, or “the Union”) and Social Democrats (SPD) in Germany appears to be a ... read more "The Status Quo’s Last Stand"
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