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Several Italian leftist intellectuals and politicians express strong hostility towards Israel and the United States amidst military operations in Iran.

The left's united candidate for the municipal elections in Beauvais, Roxane Lundy, faces challenges in her campaign due to the implications of the Quentin Deranque case and Jean-Luc Mélenchon's national stance.

The article discusses whether the left should refuse electoral alliances with the France Insoumise party, considering recent controversies and political dynamics in France.

Finnish parties have announced joint calculations for needed public financial adjustments, aiming for cuts or increased revenues of 8-11 billion euros during the next government term, with the Left Alliance dissenting from the agreement.

Finnish political parties have reached an agreement on a new debt brake ahead of the upcoming election term, although the Left Alliance has opted out of the agreement.

In Spain, leftist parties are attempting to unite in a new alliance to combat the rising influence of right-wing populism.

Left-wing parties in Spain are attempting to form a new alliance to prevent further decline in the face of rising far-right populism.

Antonio Maíllo of Izquierda Unida warns political groups that rejecting a new left-wing alliance could lead to political marginalization.

A new electoral alliance of the left is urging Podemos to join in order to avoid splitting the political space and losing potential electoral power.

The left alliance redefines itself without a clear leader, aiming to combat 'resignation' and potentially opens doors for Podemos.

A new alliance of leftist parties in Spain seeks to unite against the PSOE and address the rise of the PP and Vox ahead of upcoming general elections.

The Left Alliance in Finland is experiencing record voter support, with polling numbers showing it may gain additional parliamentary seats in the upcoming elections.

Minja Koskela discusses the Left Alliance's commitment to public finance adjustments amidst ongoing fiscal negotiations in Finland.

The Left Alliance has decided to withdraw from a parliamentary agreement regarding public finance adjustments, signaling internal conflicts with the Social Democratic Party.

The Left Alliance in Finland has opted to withdraw from a parliamentary debt brake agreement, raising questions about its future role in government.

The Left Alliance in Finland has expressed dissent regarding the debt brake working group, arguing that decisions affecting future budget adjustments should not be finalized prematurely.

The Left Alliance in Finland has chosen not to participate in a parliamentary agreement on debt brake goals due to concerns about strict deficit targets.

The Left Alliance in Finland has been excluded from the debt brake agreement due to concerns regarding a proposed deficit target.

The Left Alliance has announced its withdrawal from a parliamentary agreement regarding deficit targets, citing excessive anticipated deficits.

The Left Alliance of Finland has chosen to stay outside an agreement concerning deficit targets, leaving all other parliamentary parties in consensus.

Minja Koskela, leader of the Left Alliance, discusses her party's uncertain position on the proposed debt brake after a parliamentary group meeting.

The Left Alliance's commitment to a new budgetary agreement in Finland remains uncertain as parliamentary negotiations are ongoing, setting ambitious deficit targets for the next term.

Gabriel Rufián's initiative to form a common front among the left, aimed at countering Vox in the upcoming elections, has largely failed to garner support from key parties.

Vincent Trémolet de Villers critiques the French left's political alliance with Jean-Luc Mélenchon following the death of Quentin Deranque, calling for reflection on ideological dependencies.

The Finnish Parliament decisively rejected a citizen initiative to legalize cannabis with a vote of 145 to 18, with only members from the Green League and the Left Alliance opposing the rejection.

Angelo Bonelli, leader of the Green and Left Alliance in Italy, has reported death threats he and fellow parliamentarian Nicola Fratoianni received following the murder of Quentin Deranque in Lyon during a heated parliamentary session.

The latest poll by Helsingin Sanomat shows that the Left Alliance has achieved its highest support ever, while the ruling Kokoomus party has seen a drop in support.

The SDP continues to lead in popularity among Finnish parties, according to a recent poll by Helsingin Sanomat.

A Finnish politician is advocating for increased daily allowances for conscripts, highlighting the challenges faced by service members due to low compensation amidst high defense spending.

Podemos has decided not to participate in any left-wing alliances, particularly rejecting an invitation from ERC's Gabriel Rufián and dismissing other parties aligned with the PSOE.

Raphaël Glucksmann asserts that it is "unthinkable" for the left to have any doubts regarding an alliance with La France Insoumise for the upcoming presidential election, following the death of a right-wing activist in clashes with leftist antifascists.

The PT and PDT parties are negotiating a progressive alliance for the election in Rio Grande do Sul while both insist on leading the ticket.

Finnish politicians from both the Left Alliance and the National Coalition issue a warning about U.S. technological dominance and its potential political leverage over Europe.

A proposal by the Left Alliance for free school breakfasts re-ignites debate among Finnish politicians.

Several Spanish left-wing parties have announced their intention to come together for the upcoming general elections.

The left-wing parties IU, Sumar, Más Madrid, and Comunes plan to announce their electoral alliance in Madrid to prepare for the upcoming general elections.

The leftist parties IU, Sumar, Más Madrid, and Comunes will announce their alliance in Madrid on February 21 ahead of the upcoming general elections.

The European public is demanding a complete suspension of the European partnership with Israel, with over 400,000 signatures collected in the first 18 days of a petition launched by the European Left Alliance.

Former vice-chairman L. Gudžinskas confirms discussions are ongoing regarding a potential return to the 'social democrats' and a position within the Ministry of Finance, though no agreements have yet been finalized.

The Catalan far-right party Aliança Catalana, founded by Silvia Orriols, is gaining unprecedented traction by merging independence and xenophobia with leftist symbols to channel social discontent.

Philippe Martinez, the former leader of the CGT, is participating in a leftist electoral list in Villiers-sur-Marne for the 2026 municipal elections, advocating for a broad left alliance.

The Socialist Party has confirmed it will not participate in a joint campaign with other left-wing parties for the upcoming municipal elections in Reykjavik.

Following the breakup of the SPD/BSW coalition in Brandenburg, Transport Minister Detlef Tabbert and Health Minister Britta Müller have also left the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance, aiming to ensure government functionality and move past internal conflicts.

The joining of prominent activists in the protest against the government to the Democratic Party symbolizes both a natural political alliance and the symbolic end of a shared dream for the left to unite under a single liberal party.

The Brandenburg government led by Premier Dietmar Woidke has collapsed after one year due to the termination of its coalition agreement with the left-populist Alliance of Sahra Wagenknecht, marking an end to their first and only coalition at the state level.

In Turin, the alleged broad left coalition reveals increasing cracks as recent events relating to Hamas funding investigations reignite political tensions for the ruling majority led by Mayor Stefano Lo Russo.