The expulsion of the former head of the Labour Party is causing debate. The discussion about anti-Semitism in the party has divisive potential.
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EU Parliament President corrects historical revisionism by Spanish right-wing extremists
Vox MEP Herman Tertsch warned in a circular e-mail against the planned "Ley de Memoria Democrática" and denounced Franco's "desecration of the grave". Tertsch is now receiving criticism from David Sassoli.
“We need real change on several levels” – Interview with Fayad Mulla (Wandel)
The Austrian party Wandel is running in the Vienna local elections. In an interview with Alerta, chairman Fayad Mulla tells how left-wing local politics can look like and what the general state of left-wing politics in Austria is like.
Shitstorm after renaming: The Augsburg hotel “Drei Mohren” becomes “Maximilian’s
In order to become fair the social change, the Augsburger hotel becomes three Mohren still in this year to Maximilian's the hotel communicated.
55 percent of Spaniards would vote for a republic in a referendum
After the scandals of the Spanish royal family, republicanism is gaining sympathy in Spain. According to a recent poll, a majority of Spaniards would vote for a republic. At the same time the monarchy is in a downward spiral. Nevertheless, a referendum is unlikely.
King Juan Carlos I de Borbón flees Spain
The former king, Juan Carlos I, leaves Spain. Previously, the Supreme Court had initiated investigations in the wake of a corruption scandal.
The majority of Catalans want a referendum, but reject independence
A recent survey by the CEO shows that Catalan independence does not currently find a majority in Catalan society. The values are even at a low point.
HC Strache’s residence could endanger his candidacy for mayor
The Viennese authorities are dealing with the question whether HC Strache is resident in Vienna. If the former FPÖ minister cannot prove that Vienna is his place of residence, Strache will not be able to run for mayor.
The Italian Senate again waives the immunity of Matteo Salvini
For the second time Matteo Salvini was deprived of immunity. He is accused of "abuse of authority" by two courts.
Ten Turkish communists sentenced to prison by Munich Higher Regional Court
The defendants were convicted on the basis of their membership in TKP/ML, which is said to have been involved in terrorist activities in Turkey in the past.
2255 new infections: Has Spain’s second wave already started?
Current figures in Spain show a rapid increase in new coronavirus infections. The regions Aragon and Catalonia are particularly affected.
Right-wing extremist attacks on Minister Yolanda Díaz and Podemos politician Juan Carlos Monedero
The two left-wing personalities were attacked by right-wing extremists because of their political views. The incidents were documented on video.