Europe
Le Pen is defeated; the struggle for a new France continues
May 8, 2017French Communists celebrate the defeat of far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen and look toward building a strong left alternative for June legislative elections.
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Colombians and Europeans say peace accord is imperiled
May 5, 2017The government has been slow to implement provisions of the agreement, and paramilitaries are attacking political activists and members of social movements.
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British union leaders: Corbyn’s the one we’ve been waiting for
May 2, 2017From protecting the right to strike to legislating a higher minimum wage, British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is giving trade unions a lot to cheer about.
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Britain’s snap election: Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party vows tough fight
April 19, 2017Labour says it will offer an alternative to a government that has failed to rebuild the economy while delivering falling living standards and damaging cuts to schools and healthcare.
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British unions to government: Don’t sacrifice workers in Brexit negotiations
March 29, 2017The British Labour Party and trade unions warn Prime Minister Theresa May against using Brexit negotiations as an excuse to ditch laws that protect workers, consumers, and the environment.
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