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'European' VAT cut in sight

The European parliament has approved a report by the European people’s party in favour of lowering the rate of VAT in new sectors such as children’s clothing, funeral and agricultural services. Latest titbit of news from Brussels

by Fernando Navarro Sordo @ // 26/02/09

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Neo-communism 2009: communists 2.0

The neo-communist era appeared to have vanished. Today, the economic crisis seems to be sending waves into Europe's leftist movement. Is it back? How do communists and leftists organise themselves beyond social democracy - especially with the European elections on the horizon in June 2009?

• Read the special edition Neo-communism 2009: communists 2.0
• June 2009 European elections: everyone to the left!
• Italy's communist revival: return to the hammer and sickle?