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International meeting of the European Left last night in Brussels

Last night a meeting of the European Left was held in Brussels with its agenda the global economic crisis and the recent election in Greece. The meeting was organized by the left-wing campaign “Reprenons nos Communes” (Take back our Communities) and the speakers were MEP’s and left wing activists. Nikos Chountis, the MEP of Syriza was also invited but he could not attend.

The main topic of the discussion was the international economic crisis and especially Greece. MEP’s from Spain and Portugal described how the economic crisis has hit their countries along with the bail out agreements. They continued by describing social movements which have taken place in their countries, victories and defeats and spoke against the austerity policies. The debate was also focused on Greece, as it is the first time in the last 20 to 30years that a radical left party had enough support to claim the government. Most of the people in the meeting said they were inspired from the struggle of the Greek people. On the walls there were many posters claiming their solidarity to the Greek, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian people with slogans written in English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish and other European languages. The discussion was later enhanced by the audience which posed several questions about news and conditions from the countries which are under bail out agreements. The central issue though was what would be the alternative to a neo-liberal Europe. Most of the speakers stressed the need for a socialist alternative in a socialist Europe. Another issue was that of the Euro zone and whether or not the Left should ask to leave the common currency. That issue was particularly posed since the main threat of the EU lies in Greece as if it so happens that Greece does not implement the bail out agreement, it would be forced out of the Euro zone.

The meeting ended almost at 10 p.m. after 3 hours of debate and speeches, with the last speaker being an assistant of Greek MEP Nikos Chountis. The almost 100 people attending it also had the chance to buy books, leaflets and newspapers of the various left wing groups which had organized the event.

 

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