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Outraged undertake the European Parliament on 22 June #europeanrevolution

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Protesters surprise police and get to establish a popular assembly in the square which is inside the European Parliament building in Brussels. It is the first time that such kind of audatious demonstration happens since the Euro-Parliament is founded.

During the day, Police arrested around 15 people , tear-gassed and beated protestors.

Very illustrative Interview with WLCentral about the events can be found here.

Video:

http://www.europeanrevolution.net/?p=739

Will the Revolution Begin in London?

Is J30 the first step?

Laurie Penny , 27 Jun 2011

‘The revolution is in the mind.’ Those words were scrawled in wobbly spray-paint on Nelson’s Column on March 26, at the end of a day that saw half a million union members and outraged citizens march against government spending cuts in central London. The plan, cooked up by students and activist groups and advertised benignly on Facebook, was to have a picnic party and ‘Turn Trafalgar Square into Tahrir Square,’ as if some sympathetic magic could summon the regime-toppling energy of the Egyptian uprising to these soggy shores. What it turned into instead was a bloody mess.

As dusk fell, 200 police in full riot armor descended on the picnic without warning, cracking heads, breaking limbs and penning hundreds of young protesters in the biting cold for hours, with no water, no shelter and no way out. This is a form of collective punishment known colloquially as “kettling.” Its use at the London G-20 protests in 2009 was recently ruled illegal in a landmark decision by the high court.....

http://www.adbusters.org/magazine/96/will-revolution-begin-london.html

Will the euro zone debt crisis spread to Italy?

by Jérôme E. Roos on

EU President Van Rompuy has called an emergency meeting in Brussels following fears that the European debt crisis might be spreading to Italy.

Despite having the second highest debt to GDP ratio in the eurozone, second only to Greece, Italy has until now remarkably escaped the kind of trouble that has engulfed its smaller neighbors in the European periphery.

But all of that may change very soon. European leaders are suddenly gripped by fears that the euro zone’s sovereign debt crisis might spin entirely out of control with contagion effects rippling through Italy.

Yields on Italian bonds rose sharply last week following renewed uncertainty about Greece’s second bailout and the surfacing of tensions between Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi and his long-term finance minister Tremonti.

According to a report by the Financial Times:

Market fears drove the spread between Italian and German bonds to a euro-era high of 224 percentage points on Friday, while the yield on 10-year Italian bonds reached its highest since 2002. Bank stocks also fell sharply on the Milan bourse, leading Consob, the market regulator, to consider moves to curb short selling.

“The Greek contagion has caught Italy at a time when the government is losing consensus and is fighting a series of legal cases and corruption investigations,” said Mizuho International, an investment bank, in London. “The risk of a full blown crisis is now very high.”.....

http://roarmag.org/2011/07/will-the-euro-zone-debt-crisis-spread-to-italy/

Report: LISBON INTERNATIONAL MEETING

07.12.2011 · Posted in Democracia Real Ya!, Europe, European Revolution, Global Solidarity, International, Portugal

quote:  15h55   International Network Group Ontheroad  (International Commission -
Catalunya Place – Barcelona – Spain)

The International comission of Barcelona  was the first one created. It was divided in 4 subcomisions and coordinated through a daily assembly, an n-1 group and a mailing list. The richness of our commission comes from the fact that the members come from many parts of the world and many experiences, from Oaxaca to Sudan, with 4 Italians, 4 Greeks, 6 French, 2 portuguese, etc.
Information: was linking the visitors to the work area, informing, anwering, recruiting and orienting new volunteers to keep tidy the working area. The allowed us to recruit more than 200 translators in one week.

Organised talks and workshops.
Translations: The translated the official documents of the assembly, along with other interesting texts in more than 50 languages. This alowed us to integrate immigrants communities like pakistan or moroccans, and spread the contents of the movement around the world. They also did interpretation during conferences and video streams. International press: They compiled an archive of press divided in three folders: one with international artcles about the local situation, another about international movilisations and another about France, available to visitors in the information table and updated every day. They also compiled a digital archive with all the links along with the communication team....

http://www.peoplesassemblies.org/2011/07/report-lisbon-international-mee...

If today is Wednesday and you are in #Belarus, join the protest! #europeanrevolution

First published in www.periodismohumano.com. Written by Claudia Ciobanu.

Hundreds of young people in Belarus take the streets weekly, bonding through social networking sites. They are protesting against the lack of free speech and the iron fist of the regime.

At 7:00 pm every Wednesday, hundreds of citizens from Belarus applaud or make their cell phones ring simultaneously in the country’s main squares. It is the Revolution Through Social Networks movement, created nine weeks ago by a group of students. The phenomenon has grown in the Russian equivalent to Facebook, Vkontakte, creating a new threat to President Alexander Lukashenko’s regime.

“This is not a traditional movement of Belarus’ opposition. Participants are people that were never involved in politics and that had never protested before”, explained one of the five founding members, Mikita Krasnou. “The citizens of Belarus were looking for new organizers, new representatives”, he added. “Traditional political opposition is also interested in participating in this movement, something that has brought it closer together”, Krasnou added....

http://www.europeanrevolution.net/?p=1313

Democracia Real Ya! announces European level coordination with ATTAC for #15oct #15m #unitedchange

Explicit support for the 15th of October mobilization by the ATTAC Europe network. This will be a day of coordinated action where each national ATTAC group decides what concrete actions they will take for the mobilizations. The following have already decided to mobilize: ATTAC Germany, ATTAC France, ATTAC Belgium (will also organise an action for the arrival of the Indignant March in Brussels), ATTAC Finland, ATTAC Portugal. As well as an action organised by the full European network in Berlin, as was decided in our last meeting in Greece (Tribunal against the Euro-crisis in Berlin with alternative proposals to the current policies). The ATTAC Europe network gives maximum priority to this action, to the actions of the 1st of October, and to the mobilization against the G20 (see below), to be used as milestones in the process of strengthening the joint effort to really work on a European scale in a much closer and coordinated way....

ATTAC is an international organization involved in the alter-globalization movement. ATTAC opposes neo-liberal globalization and develops social, ecological, and democratic alternatives so as to guarantee fundamental rights for all. Specifically, it fights for the regulation of financial markets, the closure of tax havens, the introduction of global taxes to finance global public goods, the cancellation of the debt of developing countries, fair trade, and the implementation of limits to free trade and capital flows.

For more information on ATTAC please visit http://www.attac.org/

http://www.europeanrevolution.net/?p=1359

September 10th: Call of the outraged from Rome to a Big peoples assembly

The Assembly of the indignant from Rome, who arose following the events in Madrid on 15 May 2011 and from which it takes inspiration in terms of objectives and structural organization, announced that…

Acampada in Rome! They took the square.

Posted by cronopioelectronico on 09/14/2011

Our colleagues in Rome sent us a message about the demonstration of last Saturday september 10th, and the camping they built after it.

<<
Hello from Rome,
the march was attended by almost a thousand people, some arriving in the place began to assemble their tents, they were 100-150 people to sleep. In the assembly perhaps crossed the 600 (people). Proposed various committees who worked since Sunday morning: one on 15 October, young people, work, great works (infrastructure) ecology and culture, human rights and disability. It was concluded in the afternoon with a meeting. Upcoming Meetings: Wednesday and Sunday h 19.00. Hugs.
>>

http://takethesquare.net/2011/09/14/acampada-in-rome-they-took-the-square/

“We are going slow because we are going far!”

On #Sept17, the indignados of Spain joined the indignés of France on a march through the heart of Paris as part of a global day of action against the banks.

Paris, September 18, 2011

Some of them had been walking for months on end, first from cities all over Spain to the country’s capital, and then, after temporarily re-occupying Puerta del Sol, on towards to Brussels. But despite the thousands of miles they already had underneath their feet, the marchers seemed all but exhausted. “We won’t be tired until we reach Brussels,” Oscar told me. It was a testament to the enormous energy not only of the marchers, but of the 15-M movement as a whole.

http://roarmag.org/2011/09/marchabruselas-and-antibanks-in-paris-in-pict...

100,000 rally against austerity in Portugal — in pictures

by Jérôme E. Roos on October 2, 2011

The Associated Press reports:

LISBON — Tens of thousands of people rallied in Portugal Saturday against the government’s austerity measures, protest organisers said, amid projections that the economic situation was far worse than expected.

Government and private sector workers demonstrated in Lisbon and Porto, following a call by the country’s largest trade union federation to speak out against policies it says threaten “jobs, workers, pensions and social rights.”...

http://roarmag.org/2011/10/100000-rally-against-austerity-in-portugal-in...

Globalized anger: could the outrage spread to Germany?

2011 is the year of the ‘indignant’: across the world, the youth is rising up against a capitalist system that offers them no opportunities. But what about Germany?

Originally published (in German) by Cicero: Magazine for Political Culture

2011 is the year of the “indignant”. Not only in the Arab world, but in many other countries as well, the young have been drawn to the streets. Despite the differences between them, the insurgents share a basic frustration over the lack of economic opportunities. Even in Germany, it’s starting to simmer, albeit only on the back burner — for now.

Athens, Madrid, Tel Aviv, London and Santiago de Chile: it is not straightforward to put such a diverse series of uprisings in a row, bound as they are to their own separate contexts and divergent realities. But while the peaceful protests on Madrid’s Puerta del Sol seem, at first glance, to have little in common with the riots of British hooligans, the two uprisings are connected through an undeniable fact: in both of them, we see the manifestation of the crisis of our present social system; the identity crisis of capitalism....

http://roarmag.org/2011/10/globalized-anger-could-the-indignation-spread...

..invalid votes and refusals to vote were more than 300,000 greater than what the winning center right party received.

Occupied Barcelona: The Spanish Election Rejection

http://vimeo.com/32524711

Trafalgar Square, London – Remarkable media silence on Congo protests

From london.indymedia.org

This evening there was a massive police operation in central london to control a passionate but mainly peaceful protest by up to 1000 congolese people which began in whitehall, spreading to trafalgar square, and with further breakaway groups marching through the west end. mainstream coverage has been minimal.....

March to Athens arrives to Rome

The International March to Athens has arrived in Rome after having covered on foot over 800 kilometers.

Around 11 am they have reached the limits of the capital and is expected they appear in the central Piazza del Poppolo around 3pm. The group consists of about 40 people from different nationalities who have also a support car and they have collected hundreds of claims in the different assemblies for which they have passed.

http://bambuser.com/channel/marchtoathens/broadcast/2268736

From today until wednesday 18th, the walkers will participate beside the organization of Agora Rome in a series of thematic assemblies in different neighborhoods of the capital. Are expected the mass arrival of sympathizers of the movement of indignation from Spain, France, Netherlands, Germany and the UK in the next few days to participate in the Agora Rome, the next step of dignity, a continuation of previous international meetings in Paris and Brussels.

http://www.scoop.it/t/international-agora-of-rome

The 15th is called a mobilization on the streets of Rome under the slogan Carnival of the System, according to organizers this is ironic march with festive character to demand the end of the financial dictatorship, recognition of the constituent assemblies and to display the non-violent character of the movement....

http://takethesquare.net/2012/01/07/march-to-athens-arrives-to-rome/

#Agoraroma International Communicates Part.1 (9 to 13 of January)

United in the Agora Rome construction  

The general assembly last night in the piazza of San Giovanni was massive and participatory. On a night where low temperatures were protagonist the main subject where logistic affairs, then working groups such as cooking, action, communication, art, childhood and others were created. Working groups are opened to the cooperation of citizens and therefore has been established a series of regular meetings where those people interested in the Agora Rome can attend and bring their ideas to the community. It’s remarkable to point out the participation of Caracalla’s Assembly because it has been a well known encampment in the Italian capital. Day by day the involvement of Caracalla with walkers and supporters of the movement in San Giovanni are giving shape what already has become an enriching event.

On the other hand, the encampment is increasing with the arrival of people who have traveled to Rome from Finland, Greece, Belgium, France and Spain among other nationalities. The General Assembly take place and can be followed live from Piazza San Giovanni at 9 pm at the regular streaming channels from Agora Rome and March to Athens....

http://takethesquare.net/2012/01/14/agoraroma-international-communicates...

Catalan police as protesters inside demo in Barcelona!

On Saturday afternoon over a hundred thousand people participated in the rally against the cuts the Catalan government. The demonstration was called by trade unions, the Catalan Social Forum, 15M movement and other groups.

The curious fact of the demonstration was to see dozens of mossos march in the demonstration with family and friends. Some wearing the cap service and others with signs announcing their presence at the demonstration.

This confirms the Catalan police openly participated in activities against the present system of government. It is a fact that the demonstrations in Barcelona can see cops protesting with posters, banners, flags, etc. and at the same time, riot police guarding public buildings. A double moral difficult to understand from the perspective of the social demands.

The participation of the Catalan police union has also recently declared that efforts to resolve the crisis may be more forceful, the police remain unresolved as education and health sectors have seen their benefits cut provocating seriously damage....

http://takethesquare.net/2012/01/30/catalan-police-as-protesters-inside-...

Next steps after the Rome forum

Over February 10-12 European Alternatives organised an important three-day transnational forum in the Teatro Valle in Rome with over forty organisations from eight European countries. Here is our plan for follow-up.

European leaders seem unable to imagine social and economic alternatives to the European crisis, and merely insist on austerity measures and cuts to social spending, driving Europe further into recession.

We belive it is now time for European citizens to take coordinated action, and show that an alternative way out of the crisis - one based on participation, solidarity, and democratic control over the economy and finace - is possible. For this reason over February 10-12 European Alternatives organised an important three-day transnational forum in the Teatro Valle in Rome with the participation of over forty organisations from eight European countries (information on the forum).

The Rome forum follows another important transnational meeting organised by European Alternatives in the European Parliament on November 30, which paved the way to the Rome meeting (information here).

We are now working on a clear follow-up to make sure a transnational political process is started over the coming months. Here are the main points of conclusion:

http://www.euroalter.com/2012/next-steps-after-the-rome-forum/

International solidarity against the Crisis-headquarters of the Troika forces

quote:

We would like to discuss the following ideas for actions:
After the demonstration at the EZB construction site on March 31, in the frame of the European day of action, May 1 will be a common day of protests, in solidarity with the trade-union members.
Also taking place on March 31 there will be a preparatory meeting in Milan, in order to intensify the international coordination of the next global action days from May 12-15, 2012. These global action days will also take place throughout all of Germany. With the wind of the global protests against our backs, a multitude of actions will take place in Frankfurt and worldwide. Let’s block the financial sector of Frankfurt, like the Occupistas did in the Oakland harbor. The goal will be to focus our numbers on resolute actions, in order to create an unmissable sign of solidarity. Together, determined, in solidarity, we will be successful! Let’s then benefit from the momentum we gather in May and continue to strike against the banks as well as the German government!

The specific date of the blockade in Frankfurt (sometime between May 12-31) will be determined at the Action Conference. After the blockade, the protests will hopefully become a permanent fixture in Frankfurt through the rest of the summer. The Action Conference will begin on Friday, February 24 at 19.30 with an evening event, and will end on Sunday at 13.00 with a common plenary session.

With the help of workshops, plenary sessions, working groups, talkshows, and mumble-conferences, we will come to an understanding, and begin to plan and organize ourselves. Let’s do it! Let’s discuss, argue, think outside the box, and devise something new. Finally, let’s follow through on our words, with action!
The European Action Conference will be held in the University buildings of Frankfurt-Bockenheim.

General Strike – Report from Lisbon

Updates

Yesterday was a strange day. the general strike was called by the unions (the CGTP) to protest against the austerity measures. they organized lots of gatherings and marches all over the country. many workers went on strike, although not as many were in the streets.

In Lisbon there were three marches, organized by the unions and social movements, and as a result the city was completely paralyzed for all the day. probably social movements and unions need to be more united, but as you know is a long process and we are doing our best
In Porto the protestors “welcomed” the prime minister on his visit to the university chanting “IMF out of Portugal” and he had to run inside the university. One protestor was arrested by police in plainclothes, accused of “throwing carrots”....

http://takethesquare.net/2012/03/23/general-strike-report-from-lisbon/