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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 6d

Israel’s detention of the Global Sumud Flotilla is a violation of international law and a crime against humanity.
We demand the release of the crew and the continuation of their humanitarian mission to Gaza.
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📄 Read the full statement 👇

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 8d

"Not even a nail will reach Israel if they attack the Flotilla,” declared the Genoa CALP dockers.
Together with dockers from Spain, France, Greece, Belgium and Germany, they are building a network of Ports of Peace, proving that it’s the working class that takes risks to stop the genocide in Gaza.

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 8d

Lisi Proença, aboard the Sirius, recounts this morning’s attack on the flotilla:

A naval vessel, a submarine perhaps, and drones approached to intimidate, inflict psychological warfare, and discourage the peaceful mission.

“They made it very clear they wanted to be seen. They wanted us to see.”

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 9d

60 years ago, up to 1M Indonesians were killed in anti-communist purges.
Hundreds of thousands imprisoned, exiled, or forced into labor for real or alleged leftist ties.
We remember the dreams, families, and futures erased.

Learn more here 👇
www.european-left.org/indonesias-m...

Indonesia’s Massacres: 60 Years On

This year in September marks the 60th anniversary of the anti-communist mass murders in Indonesia. Between 1965 and 1968...

www.european-left.org

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 10d

Highlights from Fiesta PCE 2025 🎉✊
From debates on antifascism & workers’ rights to solidarity across borders… this weekend we showed that Another Europe is Possible.

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 10d

🌍✊ The European Left stands with the Global Sumud Flotilla.
We call on European governments and foreign ministries to act: protect their citizens and demand a safe passage to Gaza.

🖊️ Sign the petition: globalsumudflotilla.org/es/contact-o...

Official Contacts - By Country - Global Movement to Gaza

globalsumudflotilla.org

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 13d

79 years ago today, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, killing 140,000 by year’s end. Days later, Nagasaki was bombed - another 140,000 lives lost.

We remember the victims and recommit to a world free of nuclear weapons. #Hiroshima #Nagasaki #NuclearAbolitionDay

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 14d

Tomorrow, we’ll be off to La Fiesta del PCE! 💃✨
Don’t miss our debate: Another Europe is possible 🌍
🗓 Sunday, 11:00 AM

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 15d

Hundreds of elected representatives from across the EU demand immediate protection for the Global Sumud Flotilla after last night’s attacks in European waters.

Italian MPs have forced their government to deploy a naval vessel to protect nationals at sea. We urge other states to do the same.

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 17d

🇵🇸 Yesterday in Paris, 10,000 voices demanded justice: recognition of the State of Palestine and an end to the genocide.
Leaders of the PCF, the Socialist Party, The Greens, the Human Rights League, the CGT, the FSU & other human rights movements stood together.
A united call for peace and dignity. ✊

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 20d

🌍 This Sunday is the International Day of Peace! ✌️

The EL stands with and supports the Final Declaration of the International Forum for Peace. Building lasting peace begins with a commitment to social justice, cooperation, and disarmament.

👉 Read more here: www.european-left.org/global-call-...

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 20d

🕊️ Our urgent message on this upcoming day of peace: End the genocide, end the killing. We stand for peace and justice in Palestine, and for an end to all wars, colonialism, and trade in weapons of war.

👉 Read the Final Declaration of the Intl. Forum for Peace: www.european-left.org/global-call-...

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 22d

Women still earn less, work more, and carry unpaid care.
This economic dependency traps many in violent relationships.

Yet billions go to weapons instead of equality, care, and autonomy.
No justice without feminism. No feminism without anti-militarism.

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 23d

Recap from this past weekend at Manifiesta Festival ✊🌍
A weekend full of unity, culture & collective struggle towards a just Europe and a just world.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and special thanks to @ptbbelgique @pvdabelgie for making it possible. ❤️✨
See you next time!

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 23d

Recap from this past weekend at Fête de l’Humanité ✊🌍
Moments of solidarity, culture & collective action for a fairer Europe and a fairer world.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us - see you next time! ❤️✨

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 27d

We’re rolling into the weekend at the Fête de l’Humanité 2025! 🎉

Our stand = solidarity, good vibes
🛍️ Goodies + 🎁 freebies too

Find our programme for days 2 & 3 below 👇

Come join us!

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 27d

The European Left stand is open at Fête de l’Humanité! 🚩
👉 Grab some goodies
👉 Pick up free materials
🤝 A space for solidarity & debate

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 27d

Check out the European Left stand at Fête de l’Humanité!
📣Inauguration today at 4 PM with Walter Baier.
🎤Debates, solidarity, activism
📍Place Colonel Fabien

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 28d

The freedom of Abdullah Öcalan is an essential condition for peace and democracy in Turkey and the region. ✊

Walter Baier, President of the Party of the European Left, demands that the Council of Europe act on this human rights violation.

🔗 www.european-left.org/freedom-now-...

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 29d

52 years ago, Chilean democracy and the government of Salvador Allende were violently overthrown, with President Allende being killed. 🕊️
We remember the victims of Pinochet and express our solidarity- with the Chilean people 🇨🇱 in their struggle for justice , memory, and democracy!

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 “You're runnining scared." Marc Botenga calls out von der Leyen for pandering to popular anger after years of EU complicity in austerity, genocide in Palestine & US subservience.
Billions to arms dealers, nothing for pensions or housing.
The streets are watching. 🔥 #SOTEU @botengam.bsky.social

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 29d

Today’s #SOTEU exposed a Commission that’s sold out our future: locking €750B into dirty US energy and €800B into arms, while millions face job losses and poverty.

Over 20,000 children killed in Gaza, entire families wiped out - Europe’s silence is complicity.

We stand for a just, peaceful Europe!

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 29d

💥Schirdewan calls out von der Leyen’s dangerous priorities:
“You’re sacrificing energy sovereignty, digital markets, security, climate protection” for empty US promises.
While Trump turns authoritarian, EU becomes “subservient to US interests.”
Europe deserves better! #SOTEU @schirdewan.bsky.social

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 29d

✊✅ The temporary suspension of the agreement with Israel is a VICTORY for popular mobilization across Europe. Pressure from the streets is forcing change. But it is not enough. The EU must do much more: an arms embargo and stop the genocide. #StopArmstoIsrael #FreePalestine

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European Left @european-left.bsky.social · 29d

🇪🇺➡️🇺🇸 The #SOTEU makes it clear: @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu Commission has subordinated the EU's strategic autonomy to US interests. Its trade and energy policy risks our industry and sovereignty, prioritizing Washington's demands over the needs of European citizens.

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