Europe

Thomas Hummel — The rise of the global far right defines our historical moment. Revolutionary socialists must revive the strategy of the united front to challenge this new authoritarianism.

Simon Pirani — European powers have decided on long-term rearmament programmes. The left must not become cheerleaders for these.

Bloco de Esquerda — There are several imperialisms in the global system. But none of them will play a progressive role because all act according to the interests of their capitalist elites.

Boris Kanzleiter — Die Linke’s successful campaign in East Berlin epitomizes the changes sweeping through the party.

Thomas Goes — Die Linke has staged an impressive comeback, but even more is possible. Through anti-fascist and ecological class politics, it can become the strongest left-of-centre party.

Denys Pilash discusses the implications of the shift in US policy towards Russia, the threat posed by the rising global axis of extreme reaction, and the need for a renewed internationalism that opposes all oppressors.

Li Andersson discusses the challenges posed by Russia’s war in Ukraine and Trump’s return.

Alfons Bech — Some political twists and turns might seem implausible. But they can happen and quickly. Such is the case with those who went from defending Putin’s war to defending Trump as a “peacemaker”.

Yana Bondareva discusses Sotsialnyi Rukh’s commitment to the armed defence of Ukraine against Russia’s imperialist aggression.

Marga Ferré shares her insights on the ideological and structural dynamics shaping the left across Europe.

Jonas Marvin looks at what it will take to escape Faragism’s magnetic force field.

Dmitry Pozhidaev — Unless the student protests in Serbia transform into a larger popular movement, they will gradually dissipate without leaving a lasting impact.