5 Stars Joins the Left Group

The Left Group in the European Parliament has decided to welcome Movimento 5 Stelle to its ranks. The Left and M5S say they have agreed to join forces with what they call “a reciprocal observer status.” A statement confirming the move said, “We are confident that we will cooperate in a constructive and productive way…

MEPs Vote to End Impunity of Big Business.

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Photo by Shaunak De on Unsplash Despite some lobbying efforts MEPs voted to defend the human rights of millions of workers and protect the environment.  The outcome is the result of a four year battle alongside activists and NGOs.  The adopted text includes many of the Left in the European Parliament’s  priorities to ensure the responsibility and accountability…