Articles
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Statement by Joao Ferreira MEP in the European Parliament on behalf of the Portuguese Communist Party. The vote in Britain reflects the deep-seated problems of the EU. He calls for the immediate suspension of the Fiscal Compact and the repeal of the Lisbon Treaty and for cooperation between sovereign states with equal rights. He rejects reactionary, xenophobic agendas.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Everything must go as the EU demands the sale of Greece's assets, including islands, beaches, hotels, historic properties and utilities. Airports, railways, ports and telecoms have already been snapped up by German, Chinese and Italian companies, which are often state-owned.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
The vote for Brexit in Britain has opened up debate on the left across Europe with increased opposition to the EU. Its future is uncertain given opposition from both left and right. Germany as the dominant force in the EU faces some difficult challenges dealing with the new situation.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
The result of the EU referendum exposes divisions within British capitalism. Tory Party ambivalence about membership contributed to the result. The working class whose interests were not represented by the neo-liberal policies of successive governments voted to Leave.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Britain, through the City of London and its overseas dependencies and crown territories leads the world in promoting tax avoidance. This pours billions of pounds into the pockets of huge companies like Amazon and rich individuals. These practices exposed in the Panama Papers and earlier leaks. The former Prime Minister David Cameron was caught up in the scandal. Despite declarations to the contrary, politicians and HMRC continue to facilitate this industry. Meanwhile billions of pounds in tax which could fund public services are being siphoned off and inequality is growing.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
French workers take militant action to oppose labour "reforms" aimed at undermining their conditions and collective bargaining.
Monday, August 29, 2016
Obituary of Klaus Steiniger editor of the German Journal RotFuchs, committed communist and defender of the German Democratic Republic.
Friday, July 1, 2016
The structures, treaties and policies of the European union are designed to institutionalise neo-liberal capitalism and make it impossible for the government of any one member state to enact left-wing policies. It's key decision-makers are unelected and It has shown contempt for the democratic choices of the electorates of member states when they vote against its wishes. "Social Europe", in so far as it exists, has been a way of trying to co-opt support for the EU from Trade Unions and others. The military role of the EU should also give the left pause for thought.