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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
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
Macedonia and consistent democracy
22 Mar 2001
Self-determination for Balkan peoples
Anti-democratic 'anti-imperialism'
30 Nov 2000
Social chauvinism
02 Nov 2000
Arising from an ongoing internet discussion on the UK Left Network (www.egroups.com/groups/UK_Left_Network), Owen Jones takes on the CPGB's position on Yugoslavia
Globalise this?
05 Oct 2000
Serbia on the brink
05 Oct 2000
Prague S26
28 Sep 2000
Time for control
L'Union européenne et les communistes
21 Sep 2000
Red-brown cesspit
16 Dec 1999
Michael Malkin examines the Great Russian chauvinism and anti-semitism of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation