Italy

Looking at the climate crisis in class terms means reframing class conflict in terms of capital versus life.

Unions and new ecological movements need a frank exchange to find elements of synergy and mutual growth.

The Green European Journal turned to young activists to ask how they envisage political change in this time of climate crisis.

Does the ecological transition offer a route away from socio-economic stagnation?

A conversation on how to rework the political economy to end inequality and challenge the “business as usual” attitude of the EU and Italy’s ruling classes.

The rise of borders and securitisation is putting core European values at stake. Caterina Guidi examines how the question of migration is riving Europe to its core.

An interview with Italian Green MEP Marco Affronte on how recent EU legislation on plastic is a milestone in the fight against global plastic pollution.

An interview with the co-chair of the European Green Party on the Italian election and the way forward for political ecology.

Distinguishing between drama and reality is key to understanding an Italian election that lacks substance on all sides when it comes to Europe.

Pier Bersani’s surprise at the Italian election results is the fruit of the growing disconnect of his Democratic Party from reality, and the centre-left leader is the creator of his own defeat.