Ireland North
Ireland: “We won’t pay” say hundreds of demonstrators in Belfast
Sinn Fein and Democratic Unionist Party change position to supporting water charging now elections are over.
Europe
Germany
Germany: “Left Unity” no step forward
WASG and Left Party/PDS vote for merger
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: British government/local parties make power-sharing agreement and retreat on water charges
Victory for non-payment campaign!
Italy
Italy: Rifondazione Comunista – its future?
From its foundation in 1991, Rifondazione Comunista (Prc) has been a point of reference and an expression of hope for the future, not just for the Italian working class but for workers throughout Europe.
Kosova / Kosovo
Kosovo: UN ‘Final Status Talks’ fail
West’s attempt to impose ‘solution’ risks provoking new conflict
Europe
Europe: European Union at 50 facing worst ever crisis
At a summit in Berlin on 25 March, the European Union will celebrate its 50th birthday.
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: We Won’t Pay Campaign conference prepares for water charges
For democratically-organised, mass non-payment
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Assembly election produces another sectarian headcount
Political force representing working class needed
Scotland
Scotland: Solidarity conference prepares fighting campaign for May elections
Scottish banks make billions while 1 million live in poverty
Netherlands
Netherlands: Dutch Socialist Party makes more dramatic electoral gains
Independent, working class policies needed to build on successes