Southern Europe
Italian court convicts US agents in CIA rendition case
By Stefan Steinberg, November 6, 2009
In a landmark decision with global political repercussions, an Italian court has convicted in absentia 23 US agents for their role in the 2003 CIA kidnapping and
Power struggle in Italy around Berlusconi
By Marianne Arens, October 19, 2009
A power struggle has developed within the Italian bourgeoisie in the past few weeks and calls for Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s resignation are becoming increasingly louder.
Prosecuted for saving the lives of refugees
The case of Cap Anamur president Elias Bierdel and his crew
By Stefan Steinberg, October 9, 2009
The scandalous treatment of Bierdel and his crew is a direct result of the criminal immigration policy adopted by the EU aimed at turning Europe into a fortress.
Bosnia faces collapse
By Paul Mitchell, October 8, 2009
A number of reports have pointed to the increasing threat of Bosnia and Herzegovina collapsing, and even about the possibility of war breaking out.
Amnesty International condemns Spain’s Incommunicado Detention Law
By Marcus Morgan, October 7, 2009
A report published last month by the human rights group Amnesty International criticised the Spanish legal system for breaches of international guidelines on the treatment of detainees held “incommu...
Greece: New PASOK government to move quickly to impose austerity measures
By Stefan Steinberg, October 6, 2009
Following federal elections on Sunday, the Greek ruling class is banking on PASOK and the trade unions to enforce the pro-business and anti-welfare policies that Karamanlis and his New Democracy were ...
Spain: Unions and PSOE government prepare austerity measures
By Vicky Short, September 30, 2009
Spanish trade unions are collaborating with the Socialist Party government and employers in preparing a programme of austerity measures.
Spain: Judge Garzón faces prosecution for investigating Franco-era crimes
By Paul Mitchell, September 22, 2009
Investigative Judge Baltasar Garzón has appeared in court as a result of a prosecution brought by far-right organisations for investigating crimes committed during the dictatorship of General Francis...
Greece: Karamanlis calls for early elections
By John Vassilopoulos, September 12, 2009
Greek Prime Minister Karamanlis has called for an early general election to be held on October 5.
Italy: Xenophobic immigration policy leads to hundreds of deaths in the Mediterranean
By Marianne Arens, August 27, 2009
The Italian government of Silvio Berlusconi has led a contemptible months-long campaign against African refugees and is quite prepared to accept the deadly consequences of its policy.
Talks on labour relations in Spain break down
By Vicky Short, August 18, 2009
Negotiations between the trade unions and employers in Spain were halted at the end of last month, despite the efforts of the government, due to increasing social tensions.
Greece: “Leftist” SYRIZA alliance defends police months after suppression of mass demonstrations
By Markus Salzmann, July 28, 2009
A news agency in Athens recently reported that Alekos Alavanos, chairman of the parliamentary fraction of the SYRIZA alliance, has expressed his full support for the Greek police.
