The anti-immigrant, Islamophobic and far-right party of Geert Wilders, the Party for Freedom (PVV), suffered a severe blow in Dutch parliamentary elections on the 29th of October, falling back from 37 to 26 seats. Left parties failed […]
The ‘Partij Voor de Vrijheid’ (PVV) – known as the Freedom Party – won the biggest number of seats in the recent elections in the Netherlands. The PVV managed to win this as the other […]
The government of Mark Rutte has collapsed in shame and scandal as anger has risen against its persecution of the poor and immigrants. Economic affairs and climate minister, Eric Wiebes, resigned, as has the leader […]
On 10 November, 10,000 workers took part in a union demonstration in the Netherlands, for a fairer distribution of wealth, against tax breaks for multinational companies, for investment in the public sector, against ‘flexi-work’ and […]
Primary school teachers in the Netherlands recently took mass strike action. In 2017, there were three national strikes by teachers and 90% of the schools or more closed during each strike. On the 5th October, […]
Oppose Wilders and the ‘mainstream’ right – Build a mass workers’ party that struggles for socialism. The most important feature of the national elections in the Netherlands is the colossal defeat for the outgoing austerity coalition […]
Only a choice between the “regular” and far-right?Dutch voters go to the polls on on 15 March, with a record 28 parties on the ballot paper. Nearly half the parties have only been in existence […]
Right populist Geert Wilders promises: “Our turn is next”
Major blow against “endless austerity” Liberal/Labour government
Main parties guarantee austerity – A mass party of the Left with a socialist programme needed
For democratic reforms and end to budget cuts
Vote for SP can be the basis for a mass struggle against cuts
But tide begins to turn as workers startto take action
Dutch people want a real alternative to austerity
As austerity shock-effects wear off, workers’ opposition will grow
15% of Dutch population faces poverty conditions
New coalition government promises austerity politics – Workers’ will resist!
Socialist Party reneging on retirement disappoints workers
Socialist policies needed to oppose austerity and to win majority support!
Working class faces battle against cuts
Workers need a party with anti-cuts, socialist policies not coalitions with capitalist parties!
New paper and website of CWI in Netherlands!
Big industrial and social conflicts ahead!
Geert Wilders’ anti-immigrant, right wing ‘Freedom Party’ makes gains
Cuts-making coalition government under strain, as elections loom
Opposition Socialist Party appeals to Dutch nationalism but fails to make polls headway
Rank and file looking for fighting, socialist response to economic crisis and right wing government
Workers demand living wages
Good response to CWI paper and leaflets in Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
’Committee for Democratisation of the SP’ gains support
’Committee for a Democratic SP’ founded
How should socialists reply?
Independent, working class policies needed to build on successes
New right wing government formed – What way forward for Left opposition?
Left course needed to build on Socialist Party’s polls breakthrough
For a bold socialist programme – No to a coalition with rightwing parties!
Dutch Socialist Party must fight November elections on socialist policies
Dutch Socialist Party must fight November elections on socialist policies
Dutch Socialist Party must fight November elections on bold socialist policies
Makeshift detention centre failed safety standards
The clear class “NO” vote expressed increasing anger with one of the most unpopular governments in the whole of Europe. It is likely that new struggles will unfold in the autumn
Voters ignore arrogant Establishment and punish right wing government
US President hears demands for an end to Iraqi occupation
Education a right, not a privilege
Former nurse offered job as prostitute by Labour Service
More than 40 students from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam assembled on 16 November on campus to show their anger against the current spate of racist attacks and the posting of inflammatory anti-Muslim posters on campus […]
Socialists and school students call protest actions
Socialists call for workers and youth protests
Workers’ movement must organise against racism and cuts
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