European Union

Spain: Breaking up is hard to do

August 28, 2017 By Conn Hallinan

The upcoming vote for Catalan independence has all of Europe watching events in Spain. The October poll is seen as a referendum on the EU's austerity policies.

British unions to government: Don’t sacrifice workers in Brexit negotiations

March 29, 2017 By Lamiat Sabin

The 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.

European left divided over EU membership

December 7, 2016 By John Wojcik

Europe’s left parties struggle to oppose the anti-democratic qualities of the EU without lending credence to the far right’s nationalism.

European Parliament elections reflect loss of confidence in European Union

June 5, 2014 By Emile Schepers

During the week ending on May 25, voters in the 28 countries of the European Union voted for members of the 766-member European Parliament.

Massive demonstrations challenge anti-worker policies in Portugal, Spain

February 21, 2012 By Emile Schepers

In both countries, austerity measures include massive cuts in wages and pensions, elimination of the social safety net, privatization of public property and attacks on labor rights.