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Europe's mutual suicide pact
19 Jan 2012
Austerity plans pursued by European governments are proving to be self-defeating, writes Eddie Ford
New vision for Europe wanted
08 Oct 2009
James Turley argues that the bourgeoisie is incapable of uniting Europe on any secure basis
Julius Caesar and the death agony of the republic
28 Feb 2008
Chris Gray continues his series on the class battles in ancient Rome
Fighting against the odds
21 Feb 2008
In the third article in his series on the Roman empire, Chris Gray looks at the efforts of Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus to defeat the landowning oligarchy
Expansion and slave society
14 Feb 2008
In the second article in his series on the Roman empire Chris Gray examines the imperial oligarchy
Patricians and plebeians
07 Feb 2008
What lessons does the class struggle in ancient Rome have for today? Chris Gray begins a series of articles with the plebeian fight for equality
Treaty of Lisbon and a workers' Europe
31 Jan 2008
In the name of democracy and internationalism, Mike Macnair argues against calls for a referendum
Back on the agenda
21 Jun 2007
The process of imposing a European Union constitution has resumed, writes Jim Moody
Blow to Adams' ambitions
11 May 2007
The status quo prevails in the aftermath of Ireland's general election, bringing disappointment in particular to Sinn Féin. Anne Mc Shane reports
Choosing the butcher
15 Feb 2007
With the presidential elections looming and the two mainstream candidates neck and neck, France's establishment looks set to take another step towards its goal of establishing a stable, two-party system. Peter Manson looks at the failure of the left to provide an alternative
Equality and the Euro gravy train
29 Jul 2004
Peter Mandelson's nomination as Britain's EU commissioner sheds light on the undemocratic nature of the EU. Jack Conrad examines how communists should challenge this institution - to build a truly democratic Europe from below
Electoral deal ratified
11 Dec 2003
Peter Manson reports on the French left and the EU elections
Unite for a social Europe
27 Nov 2003
This appeal, the grandiosely named Declaration of the assembly of actors and social movements, was passed on November 16, the last day of the Paris European Social Forum.
PRC - origins, problems and prospects
12 Nov 2003
The combativity of the working class in Italy is in part connected to the leadership offered by Rifondazione Comunista, argues Toby Abse, a supporter of Resistance. This monthly publication groups together the International Socialist Group - affiliated to the so-called 'Fourth International' - and an eclectic range of independents who in general inhabit the right wing of the Socialist Alliance
Seize opportunity
12 Nov 2003
As the European Union tries to introduce its quasi-democratic constitution, expands to the east, adopts the single currency and looks to a unitary European defence force, our side is left to play catch-up, says Marcus Ström
United States of Europe - theirs and ours
12 Nov 2003
Jack Conrad explains the communist vision