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By Piotr Ikonowicz | 19 Nov 2016

Poland, the Land of Evictions

Poland is facing a housing and eviction crisis due to the disparity between low incomes and high housing costs. Recent developments in this area are both cause for celebration and concern.

By Maria Jaidopulu Vrijea | 19 Nov 2016

1st European Civic Academy

transform’s migration working group participated in the first European Civic Academy: Here we present the workshops, main outcomes of the meeting and a few reflections about left strategy in Europe.

14 Nov 2016

Global Call for Democracy

On 4 December the constitutional referendum in Italy will be held. We regard this as a decisive moment not only in the history of the Italian republic but also for Europe. The changes submitted to the referendum aim at abolishing many of the democratic achievements laid down in Italy’s post-war constitution in order to transform the state into a ‘market-compatible’ post-democracy.

By Walter Baier | 9 Nov 2016

The Dilemma between Post-Democracy and Pre-Fascism

Donald Trump, a relentless right-wing populist, outed as a sexist defender of rape culture, becoming the 45th president of the US proves that the rise of right radicalism is not confined to a number of states and regions and is not a foremost European issue but rather is the expression of a global crisis of politics.

By Jan Kavan | 7 Nov 2016

Nationalism and Xenophobia

The EU is facing enormous challenges. The coming months could be crucial in determining the future of the EU and its broad political orientations. The EU is facing an unprecedented series of challenges in particular on security, climate change, migration and the economy. This combination gives an opportunity for populism to rise and spread its venomous rhetoric.

By Adoración Guamán | 7 Nov 2016

Controlling Violations of Labour and Human Rights

The Second Session of the Working Group on Transnational Corporations and Human Rights concluded on Friday 28 October, after five days of extensive debate.

4 Nov 2016

The End of Democracy in Turkey

Last night the purge of President Erdogan against our party has reached another peak: our Co-Chairs Selahattin Demirtas and Figen Yüksekdag, along with 11 further Members of Parliament of our party have been detained across Turkey last night. More arrests are to be expected. The goal of these measures is to shut down the third largest party in parliament.

4 Nov 2016

Co-leaders of HDP Detained as Erdogan’s Coup Continues

The two co-leaders of the People's Democracy Party (HDP) Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ were detained at their respective homes. 11 other MPs from HDP were also taken into custody.

By Alessandra Mecozzi | 3 Nov 2016

“Bridges of Hope”: 2 days dedicated to refugees

We called the two-day event held in Rome “Bridges of Hope”. They were two days filled with images, words and music dedicated to the vast and suffering family of nomads all over the world made up of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. It was built on one core idea: give them a central role in our time and space, make them builders of bridges.

24 Oct 2016

“The Congress’ Critical Questions”

Selected Documents. – The second congress of Syriza took place in Athens from 13 to 16 September, the first since the takeover of the government by the Syriza-led coalition. Two years as long as a whole era: the victorious elections of January 2015, the negotiations with the Troika, the historic Oxi vote, the coup of July, the subsequent party split followed by the electoral victory in September.

By Patrícia Martins | 17 Oct 2016

The limits of Corbyn’s Labour: social democracy and the radical left

Jeremy Corbyn’s re-election to the leadership of the Labour Party on an increased vote is a significant victory for the left in the Labour Party and for progressive politics in Britain. It is a victory that everyone on the left celebrates.

17 Oct 2016

Writing Feminism into Marxism

“Building Bridges – shifting and strengthening visions – exploring alternatives”: under this title the second edition of the Marxist-Feminist Conference gathered on 7–9 October in Vienna’s Academy of Fine Arts 500 participants from 29 countries of all continents.

By Anja Svobodovna | 17 Oct 2016

Racist state propaganda, migration policy and authoritarianism

On 2 October, a national referendum was held on the EU’s refugee quota system and Hungarian migration policy, in a climate dominated by racist state propaganda. While an overwhelming majority of voters rejected the EU's migrant quotas (98%), turnout was too low (43%) to render the poll valid. The government is still calling the referendum a success and wants to amend the Constitution accordingly.

By Taylan Özgür Yıldız | 13 Oct 2016

Worsening Situation in Turkey After The Failed Coup Attempt

After the failed military coup attempt on 15 July, with the political decision of President Erdoğan, Justice and Development Party (AKP) government immediately declared “state of emergency” for three months in order to fight with the coup plotters.

By Joanna Gwiazdecka | 13 Oct 2016

Some Reflections on the Visegrad Countries

In the Visegrad Group there are as many differences as similarities, which contributes to the Group having a certain dynamic. The Group has recently undertaken quite a lot of successful activities or at least initiatives.

By Veronika Sušová-Salminen | 12 Oct 2016

Hegemony or Negotiated Consensus?

This year’s parliamentary elections in Russia did not promise any big surprises. In the end, there was at least one: a landslide victory for the pro-Kremlin political party United Russia (Yedinaya Rossiya) which took 76 % of seats in the Russian parliament or State Duma.[1]

By Dagmar Švendová | 12 Oct 2016

Regional elections in the Czech Republic

Elections to regional councils in the Czech Republic were held in 13 regions (except Prague) on 7 and 8 October 2016*. In one third of constituency's were together with Czech senate elections. In general the results show clear loss for both traditional left-wing parties as well as traditional right-wing parties across Czech Republic.

By Maxime Benatouil | 12 Oct 2016

No Alternative Politics of European Integration without a Progressive European Industrial Policy

This article soon will be released in a publication edited by the Brussels office of Rosa Luxemburg Foundation.

10 Oct 2016

Hungary’s largest independent newspaper shut down

On 8 October 2016 with the assistance of an Austrian media magnate the Hungarian government by putsch-like action shut the publication of “Népszabadság”, one of the most-widely circulated daily opposition newspaper.

By Cornelia Hildebrandt | 10 Oct 2016

On the 2016 Berlin election results

From a left-wing perspective, the results of the Berlin state election held on 18 September 2016 can be perceived as a success due to the good performance of the LEFT (Die LINKE). However, looking at the high approval rating for the AfD (Alternative für Deutschland – Alternative for Germany), they are also reason for concern.

By Haris Golemis | 15 Sep 2016

Refoundation Means Discontinuity With the Past*

Nobody, of course, can deny the significance for Europe of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. However, my view is that this historic event with its unknown consequences for the future of European integration is only a symptom of the general turmoil prevailing in Europe since the outbreak of the systemic crisis in 2008.

By Walter Baier | 12 Sep 2016

Hello, This is Capitalism

Talk at the Summer University of PCF. – The dilemma of Europe is real. On the one hand, it is clear that Europe cannot continue in the same track, something that Britain’s referendum has underscored; of course, the No targeted not only the EU but also Britain’s political class, thus demonstrating that the failure of the neoliberal model threatens not only the European Union but also its Member States.

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