
Italy has a new reactionary government in power, following elections on Sunday. This will mean further vicious attacks on workers and the oppressed. Explosive class struggles lie ahead – on the industrial front, and on the streets.

Responding to recent advances by western-backed Ukrainian forces, Vladimir Putin this week announced plans to mobilise additional military manpower for Russia’s war effort. The big imperialist powers are raising the stakes on both sides.

This Sunday sees the latest national elections in Italy. The result is likely to return a right-wing coalition. This will mean further attacks on workers and the oppressed – and further strikes and explosive struggles, as the masses mobilise.