Friedrich Merz, leader of the right-wing Christian Democrats (CDU), will be Germany’s next chancellor. The next government will be weak and unstable—even more so than the previous ruling coalition.
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European Capitalism in Free Fall
Not that long ago, Britain, France, and Germany were the most powerful imperialist countries in the world. But history has reduced them to second-rate powers, with declining influence on the world stage.
The German Catastrophe of 1923
In the summer of 1923, Germany found itself in the grip of an intense revolutionary ferment. But this historic opportunity for the working class to seize power was squandered, with devastating implications.
German Mega-Strike: A Turning Point for the Working Class
Germany was shaken by its largest strike in 30 years. This “mega-strike,” organized by two of the country’s biggest unions, brought the German transport system to a complete standstill.
West Blames Ukraine for Nord Stream Sabotage: “With Friends Like These…”
In an incredible about face, two major mouthpieces of the US and German ruling class allude to “new intelligence” that suggests the attack was orchestrated by an ill-defined “pro-Ukrainian” outfit.
Famed Journalist Says USA Blew Up Nord Stream
Last September, Western politicians blamed explosions at the Nord Stream 1 and 2 natural gas pipelines on “Russian sabotage.” Now, a bombshell exposé by a renowned American journalist has accused the US of orchestrating the attack.
Germany’s Biggest Weekly Magazine Asks: “Was Marx right after all?”
Earlier this year Der Spiegel featured an interesting piece titled, “Was Marx right after all?” Full of astute observations about the state of capitalism, it’s a piece symptomatic of the anxiety of the ruling class.
January 1923: Germany on the Brink
One hundred years ago French troops invaded the Ruhr. This occupation, combined with hyperinflation, sparked revolutionary convulsions across Germany.
German Imperialism: Ground between Two Millstones
In his “State of the Nation” address, German President Steinmeier called for greater militarization, claiming that the “struggle for dominance” was coming to the fore.
Momentum Continues with #CommunismOnCampus Campaign!
All around the world students are enthusiastically engaging with the revolutionary ideas of Marxism! 2022 is shaping up to be the IMT’s biggest ever mobilization among students.
German Energy Crisis: Workers Told They Must “Freeze for Freedom”
Germany is heading towards a social, economic, and political crisis. A country that was once a pillar of stability has joined the rest of the world by entering a state of chaos and dislocation.
Germany and Ukraine: Against Militarism, Armament, and Imperialist Aggression!
The German Marxists expose the hypocrisy and warmongering of their ruling class, and make an appeal for international solidarity.
The Communist: Voice of America’s Communist Generation
The Communist is the official newspaper of the party of the Revolutionary Communists of America. It is different from any other publication you’ll find in the US today. Behind this newspaper, there’s a vast network of communist activity from coast to coast. It is a tool for organizing in the streets, at protests and strikes, for building communist cells in our neighborhoods, workplaces, and campuses.
The RCA is on a mission to carry Bolshevism into the political arena of a country that’s ripe for it. Yes, we’re Bolsheviks living in the digital age, and we also use social media and our podcast to spread the communist program. But we’re not the kind of internet leftists who stay inside and “do politics” online. That’s why we need something we can carry with us into the streets and put into people’s hands. The physical paper is an instrument for building a real-life organization—a genuine Communist Party of fighters.