Europe
“Stop Thief!” The German State Attacks Migrants to Distract from Its Own Antisemitism
German politicians claim that antisemitism is an “imported problem.” Even a cursory look at the facts, however, shows that anti-Jewish hatred is not caused by pro-Palestinian protests. No, the source is German capitalism.
Nathaniel Flakin
November 21, 2023
Competing Rallies at Berlin’s Free University
On successive Fridays, there was a pro-Palestinian and a pro-Israeli rally at the Free University. One was dominated by international students, including many Jews and Palestinians, calling for solidarity — the other was dominated by German politicians spewing racism. Guess which was which.
Nathaniel Flakin
November 13, 2023
In Berlin, Jews and Palestinians Are Demonstrating Together
This Saturday, Jewish and Palestinian groups are organizing a demonstration against the war.
Nathaniel Flakin
November 4, 2023
Germany’s Die Linke Splits: Social Chauvinists vs Government Socialists
Sahra Wagenknecht is splitting from Die Linke and forming a new party. Her "left conservatism" is bad for immigrants but bad for German workers too.
Nathaniel Flakin
October 28, 2023
Berlin Bans All Solidarity with Palestine
Hundreds of thousands around the world are demonstrating in solidarity with the people in Gaza. Except in Berlin. The government has banned all expressions of solidarity.
Nathaniel Flakin
October 17, 2023
Despite Ban Thousands in Paris Protest in Support of Palestine
On Thursday October 12, several thousand demonstrators defied a ban on demonstrations in Paris to show their solidarity with Palestine.
Paul Morao
October 15, 2023
France Threatens to Dissolve Pro-Palestine Organizations
While Israel has implemented a blockade on Gaza and is preparing for a ground offensive, the French government is taking steps to criminalize support for the Palestinian cause.
La Izquierda Diario Argentina
October 12, 2023
Germany’s Establishment Lines Up Behind Colonialism and Apartheid
All German parties, from the reformist Left to open Nazis, are declaring their unconditional solidarity with Israel. In Berlin, all solidarity with Palestinians is banned.
Nathaniel Flakin
October 11, 2023
Another Referendum to Expropriate Berlin’s Biggest Landlords
Two years ago, 59.1 percent of Berliners voted to socialize real estate companies. But nothing has happened. Now another referendum has been launched.
Nathaniel Flakin
October 6, 2023
Crisis in Lampedusa: Down with Fortress Europe, Open the Borders!
The way out of the immigration crisis is through the struggle against imperialism. This is a declaration from the European organizations of the Trotskyist Fraction - Fourth International.
Trotskyist Fraction – Fourth International
September 20, 2023