Europe mobilizes for Palestine as leaders reaffirm support for Israel
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets across Europe, demanding an arms embargo on Israel and an immediate ceasefire in Palestine and Lebanon, as governments continue to back Israel
Chagos Islands agreement keeps Diego Garcia base under US control
An agreement between the UK and Mauritius on the Chagos Archipelago is being hailed as a key step in decolonization, but the Diego Garcia island will remain a military base under US control.
Israel’s attacks on healthcare in Lebanon echo devastation in Gaza
As Israel broadens its invasion, health systems in both Gaza and Lebanon are under attack, facing mounting threats and destruction
Council of Europe recognizes Julian Assange as a political prisoner
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe passed a resolution recognizing Julian Assange as a political prisoner
Trade unions demand respect of rights as PM Barnier announces more austerity
Workers in France took to the streets, demanding improved rights and greater investment in public services, as newly appointed PM Michel Barnier delivered his first address to the National Assembly
Austrian Freedom Party emerges as winner of general election, bolstering Europe’s far-right surge
Austria becomes the latest country to follow Europe’s growing trend of right-wing electoral successes as Freedom Party emerges at the forefront of national elections
At the UNGA, Europe has a good look in a distorting mirror
At the UNGA, European leaders fail to break with their own imperialist practices, trying instead to hold on to their fading global influence
Meloni government targets dissent with a new security bill
A proposed security bill in the Italian parliament aims to criminalize activism and penalize acts of solidarity