The EL exchanged today with Hanna Gharib, Secretary General of the Lebanese Communist Party, for hearing on the situation, sharing perspectives, exploring forms of cooperation and discussing the recent Israel-Lebanon peace agreement. Solidarity with all progressive forces in the region!

Congrats @fabien-roussel.bsky.social on his re-election as PCF's National Secretary. Walter Baier condemned Gaza genocide and ethnic cleansing in West Bank, Lebanon and Syria, called to end Cuba blockade, and stood with deserters in Ukraine. Viva la solidarité internationale et bon travail au PCF!

The EL firmly condemns the arrest of more than 225 protesters in Ankara for demonstrating against the NATO summit. www.reuters.com/world/middle...

After 150 days of hunger strike, Prosfygika in Athens won a crucial first victory against forced eviction. But the struggle continues: eviction and repression remain real threats. Solidarity, grassroots resistance and international pressure must continue. 👉 european-left.org/prosfygika-t...

On Budapest Pride, European Left stands in solidarity with Maja T., 24, non-binary antifascist activist extradited from Germany to Hungary in 2024 despite human rights risks. We demand return to Germany, house arrest, and end persecution of antifascists www.european-left.org/hungary-maja....

Graz has once again shown strong support for the KPÖ and Mayor Elke Kahr, reaffirming a politics of solidarity, social justice and putting people first. The result inspires progressive forces across Europe. Read Walter Baier's congratulatory letter: www.european-left.org/graz-electio...

The European Left Party stands in solidarity with the Venezuelan people following the devastating earthquakes on the northern coast. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims' families and support all those affected. International solidarity with Venezuela.

On June 18, 20,000 workers and trade unionists gathered in Madrid at the ETUC rally, organised with CCOO and UGT. Congrats for this powerful mobilisation! ✊ “The European Left stands firmly with the workers and trade unions...” - Walter Baier. Read more: www.european-left.org/european-wor...

The EL is closely following the provisional results of Colombia’s presidential runoff held on 21 June. The election has been marked by deep polarisation and concerns over irregularities, vote buying, political violence and alterations to the process. Read more: www.european-left.org/colombia-ele...

Europe’s trade unions are raising their voice, and the EL stands firmly with them. Together, we fight for dignity, rights, and peace. ✊ Walter Baier joined the rally of trade unions, met with Esther Lynch (Secretary General of ETUC) and Spain’s Minister of Labour and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz.

En unos momentos puede confirmarse la infamia: hoy el Parlamento Europeo vota el Reglamento de Retorno. Una pieza clave en la maquinaria de deportaciones de la UE

La celebración de la crueldad. Hoy el Parlamento Europeo ha aprobado el Reglamento de Retorno y la derecha aplaudía así: - Crear un ICE europeo - Abrir Guantánamos - Encerrar a niños y niñas

On June 18, over 10,000 trade unionists rally in Madrid against EU austerity, demanding quality jobs, fair wages, worker protections, public investment, and peace. European Left President Walter Baier joins the fight. Spain's pro-worker model works and Europe must listen. It's time for change!

On June 14th, demonstrators challenged the EU’s rearmament agenda and called for investment in social justice, public services and diplomacy instead of a permanent war economy. Read the full EL article: www.european-left.org/building-pea...

What an inspiring day! ✊ 12,000 people took to the streets in Brussels on #14J to say no to militarisation and yes to peace. The EL marched proudly in the #StopRearmEurope bloc with 10+ member parties and +50 activists from all over Europe. The struggle continues! #WelfareNotWarfare #WinTheFuture

Inspiring Stop Rearm Europe first Assembly! Thanks to Stop Rearm Europe & Stop Militarisation Platform for this space. Militarisation grows while workers pay via austerity cuts. President Walter Baier stressed : “Real security means jobs, healthcare and education.”

The EU's new "Return Regulation" pushes Europe further toward detention, deportation, and exclusion. We reject this attack on human rights and stand for safe pathways, solidarity, and dignity for all. www.european-left.org/eu-migration... #HumanRights #Migration

“Collective security cannot be selective.” At the EL Congress public event, Ambassador Amal Jadou Shakaa condemned EU double standards and complicity. Stop US and Israeli imperialism. Join the demo on 14 June. youtube.com/shorts/5Qf6i...

Colombia decides its future on 21 June. From @europeanleft, we oppose any external interference and call for the defence of democracy, peace, social justice and popular sovereignty. Read and join our appeal. Care for life with Iván Cepeda and Aída Quilcué.👉 shorturl.at/y74ZH

We want a system of security in Europe based on trust, cooperation and peace.” Baier renewed the European Left’s commitment against rearmament and will join the Stop Rearm Europe assembly on 14 June in Brussels. #14J #WelfareNotWarfare #WinTheFuture youtube.com/shorts/3mJQZ...

On 14 June in Brussels, feminists will join the European mobilization against militarisation and austerity. The struggle for peace is also a feminist struggle. They prepare for war we work for peace. Invest our 5% in life, not war. #my5percent

Military buildups are a major driver of ecological destruction. An F-35 emits as much CO₂ in 2 years as a car. War’s carbon footprint is staggering.Military buildups are a major driver of ecological destruction.

The European Left reaffirms its commitment to peace, social justice and anti-militarisation. That's why we're mobilising for the European demonstration on 14 June in Brussels. "Welfare, not warfare"! More info 👇 www.european-left.org/event/welfar... #14J #WelfareNotWarfare #WinTheFuture

The European Left stands in solidarity with Colombia’s democratic, popular and progressive forces in their struggle for peace, sovereignty, social justice, democracy and people’s rights. Read our statement on Colombia’s first round of elections:https://www.european-left.org/colombia-presidential

We’re hiring! Join the Party of the European Left as Administrative & Financial Assistant. Support budgeting, invoices, payroll & office logistics for a movement for justice, peace & ecology. Apply by 15.06.2026 09:00 CET. www.european-left.org/get-involved...

Marxism helps explain today’s world: crises, war, inflation and ecological breakdown aren’t accidents. It helps us understand the system and change it. EL invites you to join the Marxist Summer School of IMAST - Institute for Marxist Studies. 10–12 July, Charleroi (BE). Info: www.marxist.be/home

EL President Walter baier warmly congratulates AKEL on its excellent election result. As comrade Stefanos Stefanou underlined, this shows that “AKEL is the strong pole of this progressive front.” We greatly value our cooperation and reaffirm our solidarity for working people and a reunited Cyprus.

"Cuba is not a threat. The threat is imperialism." The EL reiterates its stand: the US indictment of Raúl Castro is a further means to escalate & subjugate Cuba. End the blockade. Respect sovereignty. Cuba is not alone. Full statement here: www.european-left.org/the-el-conde...

Lawsuit filed against Raúl Castro over 1996 incident. Another political attack to weaken Cuba. Solidarity with the Cuban people and their leadership. #HandsOffCuba #SolidarityWithCuba

@kajakallas.bsky.social Urgent letter to HR Kallas from EL President Walter Baier and Vice-President Marta Martín Moran, demanding for an effective EU Blocking Statute activation in response to the US blockade's extraterritorial escalation against Cuba. www.european-left.org/urgent-lette...

Feminism is a pillar of the EL! We reaffirmed our commitment to peace, solidarity, anti-fascism & anti-capitalism, to fight against all forms of discrimination & violence. For an inclusive, internationalist and feminist agenda! Watch the last video from our past Congress: youtube.com/shorts/NqTdm...

The first Pride was a riot and we need that spirit again. Queer anti-fascist and feminist struggles won our rights, and today far-right forces threaten them across Europe and beyond. We stand with LGBTQIA+ people resisting oppression and fascism everywhere. 🏳️‍🌈✊🏿

On the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, the catastrophe, the EL renews its solidarity with the Palestinian people, who today are suffering a second catastrophe, a blatant genocide and ethnic cleansing: a new and even more terrible Nakba. Read the full statement: www.european-left.org/statement-on...

Anti-militarization is at the core of the EL struggle for a world of peace, justice and equality. Watch the capsule video from our Congress youtube.com/shorts/CL1vo.... Thanks to @davidpestieau.bsky.social @schirdewan.bsky.social & Kate Hudson for their powerful contribution!

On May 12, the European Left stands with Belgium's working class and urges everyone to join similar protests across Europe. Wherever neoliberal and right-wing governments bet on war budgets instead of people's futures, we'll be there to fight back! #WinTheFuture @ptbbelgique.bsky.social

8 May marks the liberation of Europe from fascism. The survivors of Mauthausen, Buchenwald, Dachau and Ravensbrück swore: Never again war — never again fascism. With wars raging, rearmament escalating and the far right advancing across Europe, their message remains unfinished. Never again is now.

Decent Work Balkans visited the EL Office today! Trade unions, social movements and NGOs from the Western Balkans joined us to strengthen common struggles for social rights and better working conditions across Europe. #FightAusterity #SocialRights #TradeUnions

The European Left condemns Trump’s new sanctions on Cuba, calling the blockade collective punishment that harms daily life and violates sovereignty. We demand an immediate end to the blockade and support Cuba’s right to self-determination free from external interference.

Lebanon faces a catastrophic humanitarian crisis: over 1 million displaced, hospitals and schools attacked, and Beirut under evacuation orders. We stand with the Lebanese people in demanding an immediate ceasefire, full withdrawal of occupation forces, and respect for sovereignty.

The European Left strongly condemns the armed attacks carried out in recent days in Mali. Full statement available here: www.european-left.org/urgent-mali-...

Saif & Thiago, illegally held by Israel until 5 May, face inhuman treatment. They reject allegations of collaborating with terrorist groups. Greece: why extradite despite torture risk? Italy: no response to your boat's kidnapping? EU, stop with the empty statements. Suspend the EU-Israel deal NOW.

"Workers across nations refuse to become the enemy of one another, while the military-industrial fuels endless wars, counting billions in blood money. The EL calls for resistance: join the demonstration in Brussels on the 14th of June. Welfare not warfare!”. www.european-left.org/may-day-powe...

New act of piracy: Israeli government attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla 900 km off Gaza. The European Left demands full guarantees for all members as well as an independent international investigation. www.european-left.org/european-lef...

WIN THE FUTURE. FIGHT AUSTERITY. STOP MILITARISATION. This was the message of our 8th Congress in Brussels - a moment to strengthen alliances and build a path for peace, social justice, and international solidarity. Watch our Congress recap video! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy6B... #WinTheFuture

EL President Walter Baier delivered a powerful speech at the Global Sumud Parliamentary Congress today in Brussels, denouncing the shameful inaction of the EU and its double standards. A huge thanks to the GSF organisers for bringing political leaders together to take action! Long live Palestine! 🍉✊🏽

Our second panel on working class rights against austerity with Claes-Mikael Ståhl, Janina Böttger, Fabien Roussel, Reda Dourou and Simon Maljevac—focusing on social justice, labour rights, and resisting austerity policies across Europe.

A panel on international anti-militarism, bringing together Peter Mertens, Megan Romer, Jeremy Corbyn, and Amal Jadou Shakaa, discussing peace, solidarity, and the urgent need to challenge militarisation globally.

📺 Happening now: LIVE from Brussels The public session of the European Left Congress will be livestreamed 🇪🇺 Follow along here: www.youtube.com/live/QubQO9L...

Walter Baier has been reelected as president at the European Left Congress—an important step in shaping the next phase of our common political work across Europe.

Day 2 of the European Left Congress begins in Brussels 🇧🇪 We continue our discussions and decisions to build a future rooted in solidarity, peace, and social justice. Thank you to Daniel and Anastasia, representing the European Left Youth Network (ELYN), for moderating.