Progressive International

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Progressive International
AbbreviationPI
Founded30 November 2018
IdeologyProgressivism
Anti-imperialism
Internationalism
Post-capitalism
Political positionLeft-wing
Colors    Warm red and rich black
SloganInternationalism or Extinction
PurposeTo unite, organize, and mobilize progressive forces around the world.
Region servedWorldwide
Website
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The Progressive International is an international organization uniting and mobilizing progressive left-wing activists and organizations.[1]

Origins[]

It was launched after the Democracy in Europe Movement (DiEM25) and The Sanders Institute announced an open call for progressive forces to form a unified front. The call was announced at a Sanders Institute event in Burlington, Vermont attended by progressive politicians, economists and activists including Naomi Klein, Cornel West, Fernando Haddad, Niki Ashton and Ada Colau.[2][3]

Formally founded and launched on 11 May 2020 amidst the global Coronavirus pandemic, the International claims to counter what it calls the resurgence of authoritarian nationalism worldwide as well as the rise of disaster capitalism.[4]

Progressive International held its inaugural summit titled "Internationalism or Extinction" in September 2020, bringing together Council members, trade unions, social movements, and political parties across continents with Noam Chomsky delivering the keynote speech.[5]

On 2 October 2020, Progressive International launched the Belmarsh Tribunal to put the United States government on trial for war crimes conducted in the 21st century and "drawing attention to the extradition case of Julian Assange for revealing them".[6] The tribunal was modelled after the 1966 Russell-Sartre Tribunal, which investigated American involvement in the Vietnam War. Prominent figures such as Yanis Varoufakis, Jeremy Corbyn, Slavoj Zizek, and member of the Russell-Sartre Tribunal Tariq Ali condemned the actions of the U.S. government and voiced their support for the release of Julian Assange.

In October 2020, Progressive International said that it was "particularly concerned about the integrity of the presidential elections in Bolivia" and sent an observer group made up of Members of Parliament from around Europe to observe the election.[7]

Member Parties[]

Country Party/Organization Abbreviation National Legislatures Government Notes
 Afghanistan Solidarity Party of Afghanistan SPA
0 / 102
0 / 249
 In exile After the Fall of Kabul on August 15, 2021, the Taliban got de facto control of Afghanistan and banned all other political opposition parties and groups
 Albania Organizata Politike OP
0 / 140
 Extra-parliamentary opposition
 Chile Social Convergence CS
0 / 50
9 / 155
 In opposition Affiliated with the Broad Front in the National Congress of Chile.
Party member Gabriel Boric was elected President of Chile in 2021, and due to be inaugurated in 2022.[8]
 European Union Democracy in Europe Movement 2025 DiEM25
0 / 705
 Extra-parliamentary opposition
 Greece European Realistic Disobedience Front MeRA25
9 / 300
 In opposition
 Namibia Landless People's Movement LPM
6 / 42
4 / 104
 In opposition In government in the regions of ǁKaras and Hardap
 Nigeria African Action Congress AAC
0 / 109
0 / 360
0 / 36
 Extra-parliamentary opposition Membership is part of the Coalition for Revolution (CORE).
 Poland Left Together Razem
0 / 100
6 / 460
 In opposition Affiliated with The Left in the Parliament of Poland.
 Russia Left Bloc LB
0 / 170
0 / 450
 Extra-parliamentary opposition
 Serbia Do not let Belgrade drown NDB
0 / 250
 Extra-parliamentary opposition
 Slovenia The Left Levica
8 / 90
 In opposition
 Spain Catalunya en Comú CatComú
1 / 265
4 / 350
 In coalition Affiliated with Unidas Podemos in the Cortes Generales.
 Turkey Socialist Refoundation Party SYKP
0 / 600
 Extra-parliamentary opposition Affiliated with the Peoples' Democratic Congress.

References[]

  1. ^ Wegel, David (1 December 2018). "Bernie Sanders turns focus to the White House and the world". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  2. ^ Adler, David; Varoufakis, Yanis (1 December 2018). "We shouldn't rush to save the liberal order. We should remake it". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  3. ^ "An Open Call to All Progressive Forces". Progressive International. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Announcing the Progressive International". openDemocracy. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  5. ^ "2020 Summit — Internationalism or Extinction - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Srećko Horvat: The Belmarsh Tribunal". Progressive International. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Progressive International election observer mission lands in Bolivia". Progressive International. 14 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Leftist Gabriel Boric wins Chile presidential election". BBC News. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.

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