1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1012+ words) From Berlin to "stanbul, cinema faces new forms of oppression In the past, film festivals were more than just screenings; they were also political events. Today, we are talking about different things when discussing cinema or participating in a festival....

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (539+ words) A look at the international response to atrocities in Sudan ahead of the conference in Berlin on the third anniversary of the war Yesterday the war in Sudan entered its fourth year. While the satellite images of the blood spilled…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (556+ words) Weekly news round-up from Berlin and Germany United against Big Tech The major movement conference "Cables of Resistance" against big tech took place over the weekend in Berlin. With nearly 100 events'some running up to seven sessions simultaneously'individuals, activist groups, and…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (411+ words) Call for support of the European Citizens Initiative Justice for Palestine 15/04/2026 The EU-Israel Association Agreement contains a human rights clause in Article 2, which states that the observance of human rights and democratic principles is an "essential component" of the Agreement....

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (160+ words) The Left Berlin 14/04/2026 The European Citizens" Initiative Justice for Palestine is put forward by the European Left Alliance for the People and the Planet (ELA)a European political party that unites green left and feminist parties committed to defending international…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (320+ words) A tragedy for the UK Left Observers in Germany will recognise elements of this dynamic from the long-running tensions inside Die Linke, where leadership manoeuvres have often substituted for political clarity. In both cases, the absence of a decisive break…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (141+ words) This is not an isolated event, and'repression against those who speak out against genocide is not new.'It joins the long string of arrests and remanding of those who oppose Zionism witnessed across the world. This is a witch hunt…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1183+ words) After Itally's justice referendum, the president is weak but we also lack a credible Left opposition "If the "no" wins, we will have rapists and paedophiles on the loose." This was one of several absurd warnings from Italian president Giorgia…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (449+ words) This didn't prevent Fatma Hassouna from being present at Cannes last year: a poignant tribute by Juliette Binoche in her opening speech, and the standing ovation following a very emotional film premiere raised the young woman to world's attention. Fatma's…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (845+ words) A new low for transparency and government accountability On March 26, the CDU/SPD-led Berlin parliament passed a law that significantly weakens the city's Freedom of Information Act (IFG)." The amendments to the IFG were rushed through, despite criticism from journalists,…...