In memory of the great Anna Kuliscioff on the centenary of her death: she was the icon of reformist socialism
The Primacy of Freedom: The Relevance of Anna Kuliscioff's Socialist Reformism for Social Progress Against All Totalitarianism
France's Lecornu opens to the Socialists by suspending pension reform and imposing higher taxes on high incomes.
The Prime Minister expects the Socialists not to vote for censure and that a government can thus be formed to address the financial emergency, avoiding early general elections.
France at a crossroads: open the government to the Socialists or chaos. Macron is confused, but without him there is no Europe, and Putin celebrates.
Without a solid agreement between Macron's supporters and the Socialists, France's governability remains a pipe dream, and the political and institutional crisis is deepening. General elections are approaching. If Macron falls, Europe will be gone, and the only one celebrating...
France's government on the brink of crisis: Bayrou calls for a vote of confidence, with the Socialists tipping the scales.
Everything is at stake in a matter of days. On September 8th, the French Prime Minister will face Parliament and seek the Socialist votes to avoid being defeated. On September 10th, the streets will test the country's social stability.
France, socialists still divided between Hollande and Glucksmann-style reformists and Faure-style maximalists and the right mortgages the Elysée
The vertical split between reformists and maximalists is sidelining the French socialists, preventing them from becoming the deciding factor and paving the way for the right to reach the Elysée.
Mélenchon increasingly alone: maximalism does not pay, socialists distance themselves and reject the anti-Bayrou motion
By pushing the string of maximalism too far, Jean-Luc Mélenchon has collected defeat after defeat. Thus he shattered the New Popular Front, pushing the Socialists to distance themselves and accept the challenge of Prime Minister Bayrou…
France, Bayrou Saves Himself: Far Left's Motion of Censure Rejected. Socialists and Le Pen Abstain
The French National Assembly rejects the motion of censure against the Bayrou government promoted by the far-left opposition. The abstentions of the Le Penists and the Socialists were decisive
France, Bayrou ready to revise pension reform to seduce socialists
The controversial French pension reform is "going into the pipeline" to try to improve it. This was announced today by Prime Minister Bayrou, hoping to gain the consensus of the Socialists and escape the Le Pen mortgage
France, Socialist Secretary Faure is Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde? His and the PS's ambiguity is the real French weakness
The Socialists could be the real swing vote in French politics but national interest and governability are not in their DNA and their eternal ambiguity makes them the real weak point of the system.
France, the wind is changing: Bayrou's call for reconciliation and the socialists' openings suggest the chaos is over
The pragmatism of the new prime minister appointed by Macron and the expected distancing of the socialists from the maximalism of Mélenchon, who for now is the big loser, are perhaps about to open the era of reconciliation in France with indisputable benefits not only…
France, former PM Attal proposes a “republican pact” with the socialists: will Macron listen?
Only a center-left government based on the Macronian-Socialist axis has a self-sufficient majority in the French Parliament and former Prime Minister Attal is relaunching it. Macron will listen to him and the Socialists will feel like distancing themselves from that demagogue…
France, Barnier and the suicide of the socialists: they could have been the swing vote but they sacrificed themselves for Mélenchon
By opposing the candidacy of the left-wing reformist Cazeneuve for French prime minister, the French socialists have opened the doors to the far right of Le Pen, who becomes the real arbiter of the Barnier government. It is incredible to see the left playing for the right
Macron summons former PM Cazeneuve to the Elysée to give him the mandate to form the new government
France is close to a political turning point and the likely birth of a new government two months after early elections. Former Prime Minister Cazeneuve is in pole position to receive the mandate to form a government. Much depends on the Socialists, divided…
France, anti-Mélenchon rebellion grows among socialists: among the rebels also the mayor of Paris Hidalgo
The anti-Mélenchon wing of the French Socialist Party raises its head and calls for a government agreement with Macronians and Republicans. Among the rebels is also the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo. Macron must decide who to give the mandate to form…
Ottaviano del Turco: the trade unionist and socialist politician has passed away, he was 79 years old
The announcement came from his son. Former president of the Abruzzo region, former minister of the Amato Government, senator and deputy. He was deputy secretary of Luciano Lama's CGIL and then secretary of the PSI
Francois Hollande, the former French President returns to the field with the socialists: "After the European Championships I will be there". Will he run for the Elysée?
The former French President, Francois Hollande, wants to lend a hand to his old socialist comrades in the next European elections: for now he will support the rising star Raphael Glucksman, who is flying in the polls. We will see later and it cannot be ruled out that Hollande aims…
Bettino Craxi, 24 years ago the death of the socialist leader: it is time to reread his story beyond Clean Hands
The anniversary of Craxi's death, commemorated in Hammamet, pushes for a critical reflection of his history that goes beyond the simple judicial affair
Spain: Sanchez government closer, socialist Armengol elected to Chamber after an agreement with the Catalans
The election of the socialist Armengol as number one in Parliament is a good omen for a government led by Sanchez and supported by all regional groups, including Catalans
Elections in Spain, the Puigdemont case puts Sanchez's return at risk. What happens now?
The arrest warrant for the Catalan pro-independence leader jeopardizes any agreement between pro-independence activists and socialists after the elections. And the scenario of a new return to the polls is strengthened
Spain elections: PP wins but Sanchez resists. There is no majority: the Catalan separatists tip the balance
No majority emerges from the Spanish polls but incredibly Sanchez's socialists, although outnumbered by the popular ones, have a few more chances of forming the new government: the Catalan independence activists will be decisive
March on Rome: what happened on October 28 one hundred years ago. The fascist horror, the errors of the left – IT HAPPENED TODAY
One hundred years ago, on October 28, 1922, the march on Rome by the fascists. The darkest phase of Italy opens. An analysis of the responsibilities of the monarchy and the mistakes and divisions of the democrats that facilitated the rise of Mussolini
HAPPENED TODAY – The crime Matteotti, a victim of fascist violence
On 10 June 1924 Giacomo Matteotti was kidnapped and killed, who as a deputy had denounced the violence of the fascist regime. A few days before him, his famous speech in the Chamber which signed his death sentence wanted by Mussolini. Not…
IT HAPPENED TODAY – Gianni De Michelis, 2 years ago the farewell to the minister of San Valentino
Two years ago Gianni De Michelis left, a controversial but brilliant socialist, faithful to Craxi, minister several times: in 1984 it was he who signed the San Valentino decree with some of the unions to cool the escalator…
Farewell to Luigi Covatta, brilliant and patient socialist Catholic
Luigi Covatta, former leader of Catholic university students and later director of the PSI and director of Mondo Operaio, disappeared in the night between Saturday and Sunday: his reformism was intelligent, generous and very attentive to the new generations
HAPPENED TODAY – That April 18 that marked the fate of democratic Italy
On April 18, 1948, the first hard-fought political elections in democratic Italy took place in a climate on fire from the US-USSR cold war, which sanctioned its unequivocal position in the western camp with the clear victory of the DC over the Popular Front composed…
Carlo Tognoli, mayor of Milan for 10 years, has died
Farewell to a great socialist mayor of Milan who was a standard bearer of good administration and Milanese reformism. The moved memory of Martelli.
HAPPENED TODAY – The Roman Republic was born: it was 1849
On February 9, 1849, the Roman Republic was declared, one of the main events of the "democratic and popular" two-year period of the Risorgimento - Today is also the 130th anniversary of the birth of Pietro Nenni, one of the most important Italian socialist leaders of the…
HAPPENED TODAY – Hungary: the USSR begins the invasion of 1956
On October 24, 64 years ago, Soviet troops began maneuvers against Hungary, which was thrilled with freedom and reform under the gloomy cloak of Stalinism - Together with the Khrushchev report, the Hungarian facts proved to be decisive…
HAPPENED TODAY – Fascism assassinated the Rosselli brothers: it was 1937
On 9 June 1937, in a small French village, Mussolini's regime killed Carlo and Nello Rosselli, founders of the anti-fascist movement "Giustizia e Libertà", based on the ideals of liberal socialism, still very topical today
"When we were liberals and socialists", a book by Guido Compagna
The essay, set in Naples in the 50s and 60s, recalls, also through pages of family chronicles, the extraordinary political-cultural adventure of an intellectual of the caliber of Francesco Compagna who, with the magazine "Nord e Sud", became a point of…
Memory of De Michelis, controversial but brilliant socialist
A year ago, the former socialist minister Gianni De Michelis, a controversial but brilliant politician, died
HAPPENED TODAY – The Merlin Law turns 62
On February 20, 1958, a law was approved in Italy, promoted by the socialist senator Lina Merlin, which made history: the crime of exploitation of prostitution was introduced, which humiliated women, and the so-called brothels were abolished.
Craxi, "The obnoxious" and the lost challenges of the left
Claudio Martelli's book on Craxi is not a hagiography at all but a careful reflection on craxism and the great opportunities lost by the Italian left - But the criticisms of the Treasury-Bank of Italy divorce and privatizations are not convincing
Borghini: "It's time for an equitable judgment on Craxi"
INTERVIEW WITH GIANFRANCO BORGHINI, former parliamentarian and "minister of industry" of the PCI - "Craxi wanted to renew and reunite the entire left on a reformist and pro-European basis to build an alternative to the DC but his mistakes and the intransigent opposition of the PCI sank …
Spain, elections: Sanchez wins but the ultra-right flies and there is no majority
The socialists are confirmed as the first party in the Spanish elections, but they do not have a majority and a coalition government will be needed - According to the conservatives, the ultra-right flies - Male Ciudadanos and Podemos
Portugal, elections: the socialists win but without a majority
The coalition of the three lefts led by Prime Minister Costa, who has the merit of having restored the economy in harmony with Europe, wins the elections in which the socialists lack the majority by a whisker
Europe: the sovereigns do not break through but the Populars and Socialists without a majority
The national populists of Salvini, Le Pen and Farage have obtained a clear affirmation, and together with them Orban in Hungary, but the Popolari are confirmed as the first group, followed by the Socialists
Farewell to Gianni De Michelis, the last of the great Craxians
Gianni De Michelis, a socialist, minister several times, has died at the age of 78. He was an undisputed protagonist of the First Republic
Spain: no confidence for Rajoy. Sanchez: 'We will never let him govern'
The Prime Minister in charge will try again in the second vote on 2 September, but after today's fiery debate, the prospect of returning to the polls in December becomes almost a certainty - Sanchez: "The PSOE will never abstain" -…
Spain at risk of third elections
Incumbent Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy launches a very harsh accusation against the PSOE socialists who have reiterated their no to the formation of a conservative-led government - According to Rajoy, the inclined plane of Spanish politics risks leading to…
Spain: Rivera approves abstention, Rajoy government closer
A small turning point that could change the course of events: Ciudadanos will abstain during the investiture vote of Mariano Rajoy in order to allow him to form a minority government - However, the numbers are not enough: more and more…
Spain to vote, four in search of a government
SPANISH ELECTIONS - After six months of ungovernability, Spain returns to the polls with Brexit breathing down its neck and in the midst of new and old scandals: it is difficult for anyone to reach a majority sufficient to govern - The designs…
Spain: Podemos' no sends the Bolsa into a tailspin
The socialists enter into an official agreement with Ciudadanos and collect an equally official No from Podemos - The road to Moncloa is increasingly uphill and investors are starting to worry - Madrid stock market collapses by 3%,…
Spain, government: the King appoints socialist leader Sanchez
The Prime Minister in charge warned that "at least a month" of negotiations will be needed before appearing in the chamber - Podemos said he was available, but an alliance with the PSOE would also need the support of the far left and Basque autonomists and…
Spain: the socialists claim the Government, today King Felipe VI will give the job
Pedro Sànchez officially asks the King to lead the Spanish government after two months of negotiations and clashes. Due to the cross vetoes of the parties, no one has the numbers to govern and early elections are becoming increasingly probable.
Spain: PSOE says no to Rajoy and calls for a "Government of change"
Pedro Sanchez didn't even wait for Rajoy to make his offers and confirmed his no to his possible investiture as Prime Minister. The socialists are calling for a government of change and would like the presidency. But also for this…
Spain: socialists and Podemos against a possible Rajoy government, Madrid in chaos
Both the socialist party and the "surprise" Podemos will vote against the formation of a government led by Mariano Rajoy, while Ciudadanos will abstain. Spain falls into ungovernability.
Ukraine effect on the European elections: the popular ones overtake the socialists, the leap of the eurosceptics
The analysis is by polling institute Poll Watch, which defines it as the "Putin effect": in the elections for the renewal of the European Parliament on May 25, the Ukrainian situation should have an effect to the detriment of the left and in favor of Popolari and Eurosceptics.
Claudio Martelli, a book on a story of great political passion between Craxi, merits and needs
In his new book "Remember to live", the former minister and No. 2 of the PSI, Claudio Martelli traces a political history that is confused and intertwined with existential passions. From the first centre-left to the end of the First Republic. Memorable his report…
France, socialists towards an absolute majority. Ballots in two weeks
After the first round of yesterday's political elections, it is now very probable that the PS will obtain, with the support of some small left-wing parties, an absolute majority in the future National Assembly - It is a victory for François Hollande -…
FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL – Hollande: a left-wing economic program. But not too much
ELECTIONS IN FRANCE - The Socialist presidential candidate is the favorite over Sarkozy, but the game is not over yet - He has defined his economic program in recent days - Strong interest in SMEs and…
France, socialist primaries: favorite François Hollande in the lead. Ballot with Aubry
The former party leader was the favorite and won the majority of votes. However, he will be forced into a runoff with the mayor of Lille Martine Aubry, known for having more leftist positions. The ex-wife Segolene Royal makes a flop: only the…