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Southern Europe Rome: Buses explode due to lack of maintenance By Allison Smith, 15 May 2018 Last year, 22 buses were destroyed by fire in the Italian capital and 2018 is already on track to being far worse, with four bus fires in a single month. No solution to Italian government crisis By Marianne Arens, 8 May 2018 The second attempt to form a government failed on May 3 when the leadership of the Democratic Party rejected a coalition with the Five Star Movement. Explosive social conditions in Spain behind moves toward police state By Vicky Short, 3 April 2018 Behind the police-state measures being enacted in Spain lie economic, political and social tensions that are also now finding expression in a growing movement of the working class. Interview with a teacher from Greece: “Teachers have the same problems worldwide” By Marianne Arens, 2 April 2018 Evangelos, a teacher from Greece working in Germany, expressed his solidarity with teachers in the US and reported on the recent teachers’ strike in Greece. Spain’s Amazon workers call first ever strike at Madrid hub By Alejandro López, 19 March 2018 For more than a year, Amazon has been negotiating with the unions to impose a new agreement that would drastically reduce workers’ rights. Why the far-right won in Italy By Peter Schwarz, 7 March 2018 Decades of austerity and attacks on democratic rights by the official “left” in Italy, aided and abetted by its pseudo-left apologists, have produced an electoral victory by the far-right parties. The Italian election alliance Potere al Popolo: A repackaging of pseudo-left politics By Marianne Arens and Peter Schwarz, 2 March 2018 The driving force behind this new Italian electoral alliance is Rifondazione Comunista, which for many years played a crucial role in stabilising the bourgeois order and suppressing the class struggle. The Italian elections: A perspective for the working class By Peter Schwarz, 28 February 2018 All the political problems that confront workers and young people across Europe are expressed in concentrated form in the elections to be held in Italy this Sunday. Spain: Podemos support plummets after rightward lurch By Paul Mitchell, 24 February 2018 A major factor in the decline of Podemos has been the experience of workers and middle-class people with the party in numerous town halls and city halls. New round of attacks across Spain’s auto industry By Alejandro López and Gabriel Labarthe, 20 February 2018 The auto industry in Spain is utilising the full conversion of plants to produce electric cars, claims of lower expectations of profits last year—combined with threats to move production offshore—to impose attacks on wages and work conditions. Twenty thousand demonstrate against fascist rampage in Macerata, Italy By Marianne Arens, 15 February 2018 Some 20,000 protesters, many of them young people, participated in an anti-fascist march through the town of Macerata Saturday. The working class moves against Greece’s Syriza government By Alex Lantier, 19 January 2018 The working class is fighting to defend its social and democratic rights against all the organizations that for decades passed for the “far left” of the political establishment. Greek workers stop work in opposition to Syriza anti-strike and austerity measures By Robert Stevens, 13 January 2018 Strikes shut down the Athens rail system, ships were unable to sail, and state-run hospitals were forced to rely on reserve staff. Spanish PM Rajoy seeks to prevent Catalan nationalists from forming government By Alejandro López and Paul Mitchell, 10 January 2018 The Supreme Court is planning to issue writs against a further 11 people linked to the deposed Catalan government for their part in organising last October’s independence referendum. Italian election campaign officially opens By Peter Schwarz, 30 December 2017 Italian President Sergio Matarella dissolved parliament on Thursday, opening campaigning for the election which will take place in the first week of March. Italy’s “Black Wave” of neo-fascist attacks By Marianne Arens and Peter Schwarz, 14 December 2017 Around 10,000 demonstrators protested last Saturday in the northern Italian city of Como against the “Black Wave”, the increase of neo-fascist attacks throughout the country. Tens of thousands protest in Catalonia against moves towards authoritarian rule in Spain By Alex Lantier, 9 November 2017 Tens of thousands of people protested yesterday in Catalonia against the detention of Catalan nationalist politicians as political prisoners by Madrid. Deposed Catalan premier hands himself in to Belgian police By Alex Lantier, 6 November 2017 Criticisms of Spain’s handling of the Catalan crisis from within European ruling circles reflect concerns that Madrid’s actions could provoke explosive popular opposition. Catalan premier appeals to EU as opposition mounts to Madrid’s crackdown By Alex Lantier, 1 November 2017 Puigdemont asked the EU to broker a deal between the Spanish government and the Catalan authorities based on the December 21 election imposed on Catalonia by Madrid. EU backs Madrid’s imposition of authoritarian regime in Catalonia By Francis Dubois, 31 October 2017 Fearing the eruption of mass struggles against austerity, the European financial oligarchy is backing the imposition of an authoritarian regime in Catalonia. Catalan Premier Puigdemont flees to Belgium as Spain asserts direct rule over Catalonia By Alejandro López, 30 October 2017 The Catalan nationalist parties are bitterly hostile to a political intervention in the crisis by the working class. Catalonia announces plan for independence as Madrid threatens military rule By Alejandro López, 26 October 2017 Madrid’s turn toward military dictatorship in Catalonia and across Spain is intended to strangle popular opposition to the European Union and the banks. Catalan government in turmoil over Spain’s suppression of autonomy By Paul Mitchell, 24 October 2017 The anti-democratic measures imposed under Article 155 are leading to a violent conflict with the Catalan population. Move to Spanish military rule in Catalonia exposes bankruptcy of Podemos By Alejandro López and Alex Lantier, 24 October 2017 Despite winning 5 million votes, Podemos neither wanted nor sought to mobilize opposition to the turn to authoritarian rule by Madrid, backed by the European Union. Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia murdered in Malta By Richard Tyler, 21 October 2017 Galizia was well known for her exposures of corruption and criminality at the top of Maltese politics and business. 200,000 protest jailing of Catalonian nationalist leaders in Barcelona By Paul Mitchell, 19 October 2017 The jailing of Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart marks the first incarceration of Spanish political prisoners since the end of the fascist dictatorship of General Francisco Franco. Jailing of separatist leaders sparks protest demonstrations in Catalonia By Alejandro López and Paul Mitchell, 18 October 2017 The High Court ruling is an indication of the dictatorial measures the Spanish Popular Party regime is prepared to carry out. Madrid rejects Puigdemont’s call for talks in Catalan referendum crisis By Alex Lantier and Alejandro López, 17 October 2017 With Spanish military forces and thousands of police preparing for action, Spain is teetering on the brink of martial law and a bloody crackdown in Catalonia. Deadline looms for Catalonia to confirm or deny independence declaration By Alejandro López, 16 October 2017 The secessionists led by Catalonia’s regional premier Carles Puigdemont have spent the past week seeking to strike a deal with Madrid, but no deal is on offer. Spain moves toward military rule in Catalonia By Alex Lantier, 12 October 2017 As the Spanish army prepared to deploy armored units to Catalonia, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced plans to suspend the Catalan regional government. Podemos’ call for dialogue on Catalonia: A political trap with deadly consequences By Paul Mitchell, 12 October 2017 With calls for ‘patriotism’ and national unity, the pseudo-left Podemos is seeking recognition as a potential saviour of Spanish capitalism at a time of acute crisis. Catalan premier affirms right to independence from Spain, but delays formal declaration By Alex Lantier, 11 October 2017 Regional premier Carles Puigdemont delivered his speech amid an unfolding Spanish military and police intervention into Catalonia and the looming threat of a bloody crackdown. Spain's Popular Party threatens repression if Catalan authorities declare independence By Alejandro López, 10 October 2017 Popular Party leaders warned Monday that national police and civil guards are ready to halt any unilateral declaration in the Catalan parliament. As Spanish crackdown looms, France’s New Anti-capitalist Party promotes Catalan nationalism By Alex Lantier, 10 October 2017 Rather than advance a principled policy to unite the Spanish and Catalan working class against Spanish state repression, the Pabloite New Anti-capitalist Party is lining up behind the Catalan bourgeoisie. Spanish government sends troops to Catalonia By Paul Mitchell, 5 October 2017 The Ministry of Defense has dispatched army units to support the Civil Guard and national police in a possible further crackdown on the Catalonian population. Defenders of imperialist “human rights” hail Spanish government’s crackdown in Catalonia By Chris Marsden, 4 October 2017 The United States and the EU leapt to the defence of the Spanish government as it sent police to savagely beat and arrest anyone who dared to exercise their fundamental right to vote. Spanish king demands new crackdown in Catalonia By Alex Lantier, 4 October 2017 An open intervention by the Spanish king into public affairs is without precedent since the 1981 coup attempt in Spain. Hundreds of thousands protest Madrid’s repression in Catalonia By Alejandro López, 4 October 2017 Demonstrations took place in cities across Catalonia amid a “national work stoppage” backed by Catalan business groups, separatist parties, and trade unions. EU hands Spain blank check for stepped-up police repression in Catalonia By Alex Lantier and Alejandro López, 3 October 2017 After the mass repression in Catalonia Sunday, the European Commission issued a statement formally endorsing Madrid's handling of the Catalan independence crisis. Millions defy brutal crackdown by Spanish police to vote in Catalan referendum By Alejandro López and Alex Lantier, 2 October 2017 The Popular Party government of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sent some 16,000 police to Catalonia to shut down polling stations, seize ballot boxes and attack voters. Oppose the state crackdown on the Catalan independence referendum! For working class unity! No to separatism in Spain! Statement of the International Committee of the Fourth International, 30 September 2017 On the eve of the October 1 independence referendum in Catalonia, Spain is in the throes of its deepest political crisis since the fall of the fascist Franco regime. Catalan secession crisis: Alongside Rajoy, Trump calls for a united Spain By Paul Mitchell, 29 September 2017 The American ruling elite, like its European counterparts, are concerned the tensions between Madrid and Barcelona are provoking an explosive situation. Spain’s crackdown on the Catalan secessionist referendum: Podemos looks for its “Syriza moment” By Alejandro López, 29 September 2017 Podemos is presenting itself as the only alternative able to resolve the Catalan secessionist crisis without sparking social opposition. Poverty, inequality on the rise in Spain as independence vote looms By James Lerner, 26 September 2017 The growth in poverty and inequality is the intended product of the policies of the Spanish, Catalan, and European bourgeoisie. Spanish government dispatches police reinforcements to Catalonia By Paul Mitchell, 23 September 2017 Demonstrations continued in Catalonia yesterday as Madrid reinforced its police presence in the Eastern region. Barcelona dockworkers boycott Spanish police ships sent against Catalan referendum By Alejandro López, 22 September 2017 Dockworkers in Catalonia’s two main ports, Barcelona and Tarragona, are refusing supply services to vessels carrying riot police and paramilitary Civil Guard units. Spanish police raid Catalan government buildings, arrest officials By Paul Mitchell, 21 September 2017 Powerful sections of the Spanish ruling class are demanding that the Popular Party government crack down harder to block the October 1 Catalan independence referendum. Spain threatens potential military takeover of Catalonia as referendum looms By Alejandro López, 18 September 2017 Madrid’s inflammatory language and actions recall the thuggery of the Francoist dictatorship that ruled Spain from 1939 to 1978. Greece: Syriza touts for investors and fêtes Macron By Katerina Selin, 18 September 2017 The Greek parliamentary summer is over. In the weeks and months ahead a new round of cuts will begin, which will lead to fierce class battles. Hundreds of thousands march in Catalonia as Madrid aims to block independence referendum By Paul Mitchell, 12 September 2017 The march came amid an explosive political crisis in Spain, as Madrid mobilizes police and the courts to try to block the independence referendum. Macron goes to Greece: “Radical left” Tsipras welcomes ex-banker turned French president By Alex Lantier, 12 September 2017 Macron traveled to Greece to hail the austerity measures imposed by the Syriza (“Coalition of the Radical Left”) government, which show the future for the workers of France. Spain deploys police as interior minister claims Barcelona terror cell dismantled By Alejandro López, 21 August 2017 It is not credible to claim that the forces that organized the attack escaped the attention of the intelligence services. Pseudo-left Popular Unity Candidacy campaigns for Catalan separatism By Alejandro López, 17 August 2017 Last week, the Catalan pseudo-left separatist Popular Unity Candidacy launched its campaign for the referendum on Catalan independence from Spain planned for October 1. Divisions mount in Spain’s Podemos as Catalan independence referendum looms By Alejandro López, 24 July 2017 From its creation Podemos has been an amalgam of forces with opposing views on regional nationalism. Syriza offers big business mega-profits in Greece By John Vassilopoulos, 18 July 2017 Nothing is to be allowed that prevents the financial oligarchy from plundering Greece’s assets and stepping up the exploitation of an already pauperised workforce. Italian local elections see defeat of Renzi’s Democratic Party By Marianne Arens, 1 July 2017 With turnout below 50 percent, the election result is a huge vote of no confidence in the governing Democratic Party and the entire so-called centre-left camp. Syriza government in Greece passes more austerity By John Vassilopoulos, 13 June 2017 The bill includes measures designed to facilitate mass sackings as well as further sell-offs of public assets. Greek workers mount one-day strike against EU austerity package By Alex Lantier, 18 May 2017 Workers mobilized Wednesday across Greece in a strike called by the trade unions against new austerity measures being imposed by the Syriza government. Sánchez aims to save Spain’s Socialist Party from collapse By Alejandro López, 17 May 2017 The faction backing Sánchez represents sections of the ruling class seeking to preserve the PSOE from being destroyed, like its social democratic counterparts in Greece and France. Hundreds of migrants drown in Mediterranean By Bill Van Auken, 9 May 2017 The deaths occurred during a spike in crossings spurred in part by a planned crackdown that would send migrants back to hellish conditions in Libya. Spain: Architect of 1936 Franco uprising reinterred with full military honours By Alejandro López, 26 April 2017 While the army, the Church and the PP call on the victims of fascism to forget and move on, they secretly glorify and pay homage to the fascist coup plotters. Small turnouts for Podemos-led demonstrations in Spain By Alejandro López, 11 April 2017 The pseudo-left party has come into ever more open conflict with the working class and youth, even as it steadily acquires lucrative positions in the capitalist state. Spanish dockworkers threaten to strike By Alejandro López, 24 February 2017 Dockers are facing a savage attack on their working conditions by the Popular Party-led government, port companies and the European Union. Pablo Iglesias re-elected as Podemos general secretary at Vistalegre II congress By Alejandro López, 13 February 2017 Pablo Iglesias won the internal leadership contest yesterday, amid a bitter faction fight pitting his supporters against those of former Political Secretary Íñigo Errejón. EU summit approves sealing off the Mediterranean from refugees By Martin Kreickenbaum, 6 February 2017 As European governments hypocritically denounce Trump’s anti-immigrant measures, the EU is planning to build up the Libyan coastguard and establish internment camps in North Africa to keep out refugees. Spanish media promote Anticapitalistas’ and Podemos’ “back to the streets” campaign By Alejandro López, 4 January 2017 The aim of the campaign is to trap escalating social anger behind Podemos and block the emergence of a politically independent struggle of the working class for socialism. Paolo Gentiloni named as new Italian prime minister By Marianne Arens, 13 December 2016 At the head of a transitional government, Gentiloni will continue the policies of his predecessor Matteo Renzi, particularly in dealing with the massive banking and debt crisis. Italian Prime Minister Renzi resigns after defeat in constitutional referendum By Alex Lantier and Mark Wells, 5 December 2016 The vote on Renzi’s referendum, which was rejected by a margin of 59 to 41 percent, expresses growing opposition to the institutions of European and world capitalism. Vote no on the Italian constitutional referendum! By Joint statement of the Socialist Equality Party (Britain), Parti de l'égalité Socialiste (France) and Partei für Soziale Gleichheit (Germany), 3 December 2016 The referendum would give the prime minister virtually unchecked powers to impose his party's agenda, in a major step towards authoritarian forms of rule. EU fears ‘no’ vote in Italian referendum By Marianne Arens, 28 November 2016 The constitutional reform, a step toward authoritarian rule, is the key element of the program of Prime Minister Renzi. Over 300 refugees drown in Mediterranean By Martin Kreickenbaum, 19 November 2016 Turning refugees away from Europe’s coasts and leaving them to drown in the Mediterranean is a crime that exposes the EU’s true brutality. Trump’s election as seen from Europe By Alex Lantier, 19 November 2016 Well before the content of Trump’s foreign policy has come into focus, it is clear that his election marks a historic shift in world affairs, raising the specter of global conflict. Greek protests greet Obama’s last overseas tour as US president By Alex Lantier, 16 November 2016 Obama aimed to reassure the European ruling classes that Donald Trump's election would not undermine their relations with the United States. Syriza agrees to further austerity measures By John Vassilopoulos, 18 October 2016 European Union commissioner Pierre Moscovici praised Syriza’s “tremendous work” in imposing all the attacks demanded against the working class. Syriza government assaults Greek retirees By Katerina Selin, 5 October 2016 On Monday, the Greek government mobilised the police to attack protesting retirees. Spanish Socialist Party coup exposes Podemos By Paul Mitchell and Alex Lantier, 4 October 2016 Podemos’ perspective was to form a government with the Socialist Party, which is now working to bring a right-wing government to power in Spain. Spanish Socialist Party leader resigns to allow formation of right-wing government By Alejandro López, 3 October 2016 The success of the inner-party putsch against Pedro Sánchez underscores how the ruling class uses parties like the Socialist Party (PSOE) to impose unpopular policies. Italian Prime Minister Renzi announces constitutional referendum for December By Marianne Arens, 1 October 2016 The referendum is a step towards authoritarian forms of rule and lays the basis for fierce attacks on Italian workers. Push to install right-wing Spanish government splits Socialist Party By Alejandro López and Alex Lantier, 30 September 2016 On Wednesday, half of the Spanish Socialist Party’s Federal Executive resigned, launching an inner-party putsch aiming to force the installation of a right-wing government. Lesbos fire highlights tragic situation of refugees in Greece By John Vassilopoulos, 27 September 2016 Around 60 percent of the camp was destroyed, including sleeping tents and clothing supplies. Earthquake disaster aggravates social crisis in Italy By Marianne Arens, 10 September 2016 Two weeks after the earthquake in central Italy on August 24, it is clear that the devastation and loss of life was not due to a “natural disaster” but corruption and government indifference. Spain’s public debt reaches record levels By Alejandro López, 31 August 2016 All the major parties—Popular Party, Socialist Party, Citizens and the pseudo-left Podemos—are committed to upholding the payment of the debt. Death toll in Italian earthquake climbs to more than 250 By Marianne Arens, 26 August 2016 Italy’s civil defence organisation and volunteers continue to dig in the hope of saving those still buried alive. Devastating earthquake hits Italy By Marianne Arens, 25 August 2016 At least 200 have died, hundreds are still missing, thousands were injured and tens of thousands have been left homeless. Appalling conditions in Greek refugee camps By Katerina Selin, 23 August 2016 The mainstream media has gone silent on refugees in Greece, but the suffering of these people, fleeing war and poverty, continues without interruption. EU demands more austerity after Spain and Portugal fail to cut deficits By Alejandro López and Paul Mitchell, 19 July 2016 The EU’s unprecedented call for billions of euros in fines comes amid a major banking crisis in Italy and the Brexit crisis. One year since Syriza’s betrayal in Greece By Bill Van Auken, 15 July 2016 Syriza’s ceaseless collaboration in the implementation of brutal austerity measures has vindicated the warnings made by the WSWS even before the pseudo-left party came to power. Head-on train collision near Bari, Italy kills at least 25 By our reporter, 13 July 2016 The single track where the trains collided has no automatic braking system similar to other areas in Italy’s poorer southern regions. Spanish interior minister used state apparatus to topple opponents By James Lerner, 30 June 2016 The “Fernándezgate” recordings, which show Interior Minister Jorge Fernández Díaz conspiring against political opponents, expose the disintegration of democratic forms of rule in Spain. Unidos Podemos pulls ahead of Socialist Party in Spanish election campaign By Alejandro López, 18 June 2016 The latest polls confirm the historic breakdown of the two party-system that has dominated Spanish politics since the end of the fascist dictatorship. Setback for ruling Democratic Party in Italian municipal elections By Marianne Arens, 9 June 2016 Poor results for Democratic Party candidates and gains for Grillo’s Five Star Movement are clear signs of dissatisfaction with the Renzi government. Podemos pleads with Socialist Party to form a government in Spain By Paul Mitchell, 22 April 2016 If a power-sharing agreement is not reached by May 2, new elections will be held on June 26. Greece’s Syriza: Full partner in historic crime against refugees By Bill Van Auken, 5 April 2016 The police-state measures and summary deportations employed by the Syriza government against refugees are of a piece with its relentless attacks on the Greek working class. Spain’s Podemos prepares for coalition talks with Socialist Party, Citizens By Paul Mitchell, 4 April 2016 Podemos is playing the instrumental role in the possible formation of a PSOE-led government to continue imposing austerity on the workers in Spain. Spanish youth protest education reforms By James Lerner, 21 March 2016 The protests targeted the “3+2 Decree,” which increases the amount of unpaid, in-company internship time required in university courses of study. Podemos enters government talks with Spain’s social democrats, conservatives By Alejandro López and Alex Lantier, 18 March 2016 The broaching of alliances between Podemos and openly right-wing parties is a warning sign that the ruling class is preparing deep new attacks against the workers. The refugee crisis and the polarization of Europe By Peter Schwarz, 11 March 2016 Large sections of the population look on the brutal conditions of refugees with horror and disgust, but the official political debate takes place within a narrow spectrum ranging from the right to the ultra-right. Attempt to form PSOE-Citizens government coalition in Spain collapses By Paul Mitchell, 7 March 2016 The social-democrats had appealed for “progressive” forces to support their alliance with the right-wing Citizens party. Popular Unity Candidacy votes ensure passage of Catalan austerity budget By Alejandro López, 16 February 2016 The vote exposes the CUP’s reactionary role and that of all the parties in Spain and internationally that have promoted its false “anti-capitalist” pretensions. Italy hit by banking crisis By Marianne Arens, 9 February 2016 Stock markets across the world experienced a sharp downturn at the beginning of 2016, with the stock exchange in Milan affected particularly severely.
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İspanya Katalonya Başkanı Puigdemont’un gözaltına alınması: Avrupa’da polis devletine doğru bir diğer adım Peter Schwarz, 29 Mart 2018 Terörle mücadele ve sığınmacılara karşı sıkı önlemler alma bahanesiyle ortaya çıkan Avrupa genelindeki polis devleti yapıları, artık siyasi muhaliflere karşı kullanılıyor. SGP Carles Puigdemont’un derhal serbest bırakılmasını talep ediyor Sosyalist Eşitlik Partisi (Almanya), 29 Mart 2018 Sosyalist Eşitlik Partisi, Alman makamlarının Carlos Puigdemont’u gözaltına almasını kınar ve onun derhal serbest bırakılmasını talep eder. Katalan milliyetçileri kriz seçimlerinde kıl payı çoğunluk sağladı Alex Lantier ve Alejandro López, 29 Aralık 2017 Katalan milliyetçisi partiler seçimlerde, 135 sandalyeli Katalan meclisinde, kıl payı bir çoğunlukla, 70 sandalye kazandılar. Katalonya’da kriz seçimi Diktatörlüğe ve ulusal ayrılıkçılığa hayır! Katalan ve İspanyol işçilerin birliği için! Alex Lantier, 22 Aralık 2017 Madrid, bugünkü seçimle, polis devleti rejimi yönelimine “demokratik” bir maske takmayı ve AB genelindeki aşırı sağcı güçlere saygınlık kazandırmayı amaçlıyor. Katalonya’da on binlerce kişi İspanya’daki otoriter yönelimi protesto etti Alex Lantier, 10 Kasım 2017 Dün, Katalonya’da on binlerce kişi, 1 Ekim’deki Katalan bağımsızlık referandumunun ardından Katalan milliyetçilerinin İspanya merkezi hükümeti tarafından tutuklanmasını protesto etti. Katalan ve İspanyol işçiler ciddi tehlikeler ile karşı karşıya Paul Mitchell ve Chris Marsden, 3 Kasım 2017 Katalan milliyetçi partileri, Avrupa Birliği’nden umutla beklenen tavizler karşılığında, Madrid’deki Halk Partisi (PP) hükümeti ile açıkça birlikte çalışıyorlar. İspanya, bağımsızlık girişimini önlemek için Katalonya’da askeri yönetim dayatıyor Alex Lantier ve Alejandro L ó pez, 30 Ekim 2017 İberya Yarımadası’nın ve bir bütün olarak Avrupa’nın birliğini sağlamaya yönelik tek ilerici yol, işçi sınıfının diktatörlüğe ve savaşa karşı sosyalizm uğruna devrimci ve enternasyonalist bir mücadelede harekete geçmesidir. İspanya Katalonya’da askeri yönetime doğru ilerliyor Alejandro López ve Paul Mitchell, 21 Ekim 2017 İspanya Yüksek Mahkemesi, Katalonya’daki en büyük ayrılıkçı örgütler olan Katalonya Ulusal Meclisi’nden Jordi Sànchez’in ve Òmnium Cultural’dan Jordi Cuixart’ın kefaletsiz hapsedilmesi talimatı verdi. İspanya Katalonya’da askeri yönetime doğru ilerliyor Alex Lantier, 14 Ekim 2017 Başbakan Rajoy’un yalnızca Katalonya’da değil ama İspanya genelinde askeri yönetim kurma yönünde hızla ilerlediği ortada. Madrid’in şiddetli baskısının ardından İspanyol ve Katalan işçi sınıfı için bağımsız bir sınıf stratejisi! Keith Jones, 9 Ekim 2017 İşçi sınıfı, sınıf çıkarlarının İspanyol ve Katalan burjuvazilerinin tüm hiziplerine uzlaşmaz biçimde karşıt olduğu kavrayışına dayanan kendi bağımsız stratejisini geliştirmelidir. AB, Katalonya’daki baskıyı arttırma konusunda İspanya’ya açık çek verdi Alejandro López ve Alex Lantier, 5 Ekim 2017 Kritik sorun, tüm İspanya ve Avrupa işçi sınıfının faşizmin yeniden güçlendirilmesine ve polis-ordu yönetimine dönüşe karşı mücadelede siyasi seferberliğidir. Milyonlar İspanyol polisinin baskısına meydan okudu Alejandro López ve Alex Lantier, 4 Ekim 2017 Polis cop kullanıp plastik mermi sıkarken, bölge genelinde en az 844 kişi yaralandı. Ne var ki, polis operasyonu, kitlesel halk direnişinin üstesinden gelmeyi başaramadı. Katalan bağımsızlık referandumuna yönelik devlet baskısına karşı çıkın! İşçi sınıfının birliği için! İspanya’da ayrılıkçılığa hayır! Dördüncü Enternasyonal’in Uluslararası Komitesi, 2 Ekim 2017 Kapitalist İspanya’ya ve kapitalist bir Katalonya’nın yaratılmasına karşı çıkan DEUK, Avrupa Birleşik Sosyalist Devletleri’nin inşa edilmesi çağrısı yapar. Katalonya’nın ayrılması krizi: Trump Rajoy’un yanında birleşik İspanya çağrısı yaptı Paul Mitchell, 30 Eylül 2017 Amerikan egemen seçkinleri, Avrupa’dakiler gibi, Madrid ile Barselona arasındaki gerilimin, yaygın işsizlik, yoksulluk ve artan toplumsal eşitsizlik bağlamında patlamaya hazır bir durumu kışkırttığından kaygılanıyorlar. Barselona liman işçileri İspanyol polis gemilerini boykot ediyor Alejandro López, 29 Eylül 2017 Liman işçilerinin cesareti ve demokratik hakları savunma konusundaki ilkeli duruşu, işçi sınıfının artan radikalleşmesinin bir belirtisidir. Bu, işçi sınıfının burjuva egemenliğinin gelişen krizine müdahalesinin ilk işarettir. Barselona yürüyüşünde savaşa ve hükümetin teröre suç ortaklığına karşı öfke patladı Alex Lantier, 1 Eylül 2017 Barselona’daki olaylar, şu anda İspanya’da ve Avrupa genelinde gelişmekte olan patlayıcı sınıfsal çatışmalara işaret etmektedir. Rajoy Barselona saldırısının ardından orduyu İspanya içinde konuşlandırma tehdidinde bulunuyor Alex Lantier ve Alejandro López, 22 Ağustos 2017 Barselona’daki saldırının ardından ordunun İspanya içine konuşlandırılması, her şeyden önce işçi sınıfını hedef alacaktır. Barselona’daki IŞİD saldırısında 13 kişi öldü, 80’den fazla kişi yaralandı Alejandro López ve Alex Lantier, 22 Ağustos 2017 Barselona’daki saldırı, son 13 ay içinde Avrupa’da gerçekleşen bu türde altıncı saldırıdır. Önceki saldırıların birçoğunda, teröristler, istihbarat kurumlarınca oldukça iyi tanınıyordu.