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Germany: Historic mass movement against right-wing deportation plans

By SAV, our sister organisation in Germany On the weekend of 19–21 January, 1.5 million people protested against the far right in the largest wave of demonstrations in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany. 350,000 in Berlin, 130,000 in Hamburg,

Feb 3, 2024

World News

Netherlands: Populist right score electoral victory – working-class fightback needed

By Pieter Brans, Socialistisch Alternatief (our sister organisation in Netherlands) Wilders and his Freedom Party (PVV) have achieved a monster victory in the Dutch elections on November 22nd. Does this mean a shift to the right within society? No, rather a huge

Dec 5, 2023

Anti-racism·News & Analysis

After the Dublin Riots – fight the far right and racism with united struggle and solidarity

By Manus Lenihan The burnt shell of a tram looks even uglier in the morning light. Scorched wrecks of vehicles are being hauled away, and ash is being scrubbed off the streets after a night of fire and terror in Dublin. On

Nov 26, 2023

Racist riots in Dublin: Solidarity to stop far-right hate

Statement from the Socialist Party Yesterday’s events in Dublin’s North Inner City were appalling. The stabbing of three young children, one of whom is still in critical care, and an education worker outside a school on Parnell Square was an act of

Nov 24, 2023

News & Analysis

Defend libraries from far-right thuggery and intimidation

By Steph Lacey Over the last few months, far-right agitators have been going into libraries and bookshops across Ireland and harassing the workers over what they claim are ‘pornographic’ books being forced on children. In reality, these books are sex education guides

Sep 4, 2023

Another warning: Far-right arson attack on Sandwith Street refugee camp

By Donal Devlin The arson attack on refugee camp on Sandwith Street in Dublin City on Friday, 12 May was a disgusting new low in the far-right’s anti-refugee activity in Ireland. Until last weekend the camp had been home to asylum seekers

May 17, 2023

Anti-racism·Featured Articles·Theory & History

Capitalist crisis deepens, Fascist threat rises – how can it be smashed?

In a shocking first, the early months of 2023 in the South were dominated by a series of protests against refugees in Dublin and multiple towns, orchestrated by fascist elements. Why now, what has created the basis for this reactionary development, and

Apr 13, 2023

World News

Italy: Resist the right’s offensive in every workplace, school and street!

By Eugenio Marcigliano & Fabian Colyn The September general elections reaffirmed Italy’s deep political crisis. Yet another unstable coalition government, with all sorts of unelected technocrats as ministers, fell in July. With the lowest voter turnout since Mussolini still ruled, the right

Feb 20, 2023

Anti-racism·Featured Articles·News & Analysis

Mick Barry TD’s speech at #IrelandForAll demonstration

“Solidarity with all minorities facing harassment or attack because of the far right — people of colour, migrant workers and the LGBT community. Refugees and migrants are not to blame for the housing crisis — that’s landlords and vulture funds. Don’t blame

Feb 18, 2023

Anti-racism·Featured Articles·News & Analysis

Unite against racism, the far right & division – homes & healthcare for all

Text of Socialist Party leaflet Housing & health crises; refugees fleeing war sleeping on the streets while profits soar — Government of the rich to blame Outrageously, the government has announced that refugees applying for asylum under the international protection scheme will

Jan 27, 2023

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