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| Germany
100,000 demonstrate against austerity in Berlin ,
In it early 2003 German trade union leaderships withdrew from the “alliance for jobs” (Bündnis für Arbeit) because was clear that the Federation of German Industry (Bund Deutscher Industrie, BDI) was determined on massive reductions in social contributions and the renegotiation of collective agreements to introduce greater flexibility. Federal chancellor Schröder told the Bundestag on March 13, 2003 that “We must reduce state benefits, favour individual responsibility and demand more effort from everyone”. -> read article... |
| Russia
Putinian continuityThe presidential elections in Russia in March 2004, which led to the re-election of Vladimir Putin, had little significance in themselves. If one thing was clear, it is that they would in no way change the essential traits of the political regime and its socio-economic policies. -> read article... |
| World Social Forum
Mumbai: new ground for the WSFThe fourth World Social Forum was unquestionably a political success, as attested to by the commentaries and impressions of almost all its participants. -> read article... |