Socialist Appeal
The Marxist voice of Labour and youth
The coronavirus crisis in Italy has brought out the real nature of the capitalist system, where profit is being placed before lives. The working class is reacting with militant strike action. What lessons can be drawn from this experience?
Europe faces its greatest crisis since WWII as borders close across the region. The coming slump will exacerbate national tensions. We are witnessing a new phase in the unravelling of the union. Fight for a Socialist United States of Europe!
German football has hit the news recently, with fans protesting against the increasing commercialisation of the sport. Once again, we see how the ‘beautiful game’ is being destroyed by profit.
French workers have demonstrated staggering resolve to continue their general strike against Macron's pension ‘reforms’. New layers continue to enter the fight. Only a break with the system can provide a way forward.
Workers in France have been striking since early December, fighting against the attacks of the reactionary Macron government. To win, the struggle needs to escalate. This requires a political perspective of bringing down the Macron regime.