The thorn in the EU’s side
Cole Thomson looks at the history of the European Union’s expansion into the former Eastern Bloc, and how the territory of Transnistria has become an embarrassing obstacle for Brussels.
Behind the Berlin Wall
Chris Cargill evaluates the Berlin Wall, the factors leading to its construction and the predatory capitalist forces unleased on the East Germans after unification.
The end of the ages?
Tomasz Nowak challenges ‘doomerism’, arguing why young people should take a stand to save our planet before it’s too late
Forward to our 51st Congress!
“In August 2023 the Young Communist League will hold its Congress, the highest decision-making body of our organisation, which takes place every two years,” writes Robin Talbot
Solidarity with the junior doctors’ strikes
Dan Rodney argues why the latest junior doctors’ strike is a major turning point in the recent wave of trade union militancy
Shell announces highest-ever annual profit of $40 million
Oil and gas giant Shell’s profit has doubled since the previous year.
Zahawi tax avoidance case shows strength of Westminster ruling class
Conservative Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi is at the centre of yet another row in Westminster this week – and is facing calls to resign – for lying about his finances and failing to declare a penalty he paid to HMRC.
Sunak’s new £2 billion for ‘levelling up’ won’t work
Rishi Sunak has announced the allocation of a second round of ‘levelling up’ funds to areas across the UK – building the appearance of affluent communities, while failing to address the real causes of poverty.
