Scintilla: Against militarization, reaction, and the imperialist EU

See also:  piattaformacomunista.com/index.php/enver-hoxha-esempio-di-chiarezza-coerenza-e-coraggio-per-i-proletari-rivoluzionari/ etc.

Originally posted at:  piattaformacomunista.com/index.php/contro-la-militarizzazione-la-reazione-e-lue-imperialista/ and cipoml.net/en/against-militarization-reaction-and-imperialist-eu/ (for the Spanish and Turkish sections of the ICMLPO website see:  www.cipoml.net ); the translation below was slightly edited based on the above links.

Scintilla, n. 152, April 2025 (piattaformacomunista.com/index.php/leggete-scintilla-n-152-aprile-2025/ ), 

by Communist Platform– for the Communist Party of the Proletariat of Italy

Against militarization, reaction and the imperialist EU

The international solidarity of the working class is crucial in order to strengthen the struggle against the growing danger of war and militarisation. It is the response to the efforts of the bourgeoisie and the monopolies who want the workers of each country to weaken each other. It is a necessary aspect in the struggle against the anti-worker plan of the EU and the European countries that aims to "make Europe great again" (MEGA) through the redistribution of billions of social goods to the arms industry and the strengthening of European monopolies.

Strengthening European imperialism is not the answer to the current situation. The imperialist EU does not mean peace and security, but quite the opposite. This has been clearly shown by the war in Ukraine and support for Israel's genocide in Palestine. 

That is why we say: Neither Trump, nor Putin, nor European "defense"!

With the inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States, international conflicts, including those between the United States and the European Union, have dramatically intensified. Trump is the representative of the currently most aggressive sectors of US capital, which want to stop and reverse the decades-long decline of US imperialism in a violent way and make US imperialism "great again". In order to mobilize a large part of society for the goals of imperialism, we can observe an acceleration of fascistization in the United States and around the world.

All this is an expression of the growing contradictions between imperialist powers such as the USA, EU, China and Russia. In particular, the rise of capitalist and imperialist China has ignited the competition and struggle for world economic dominance. Trump and many officials in his administration have always pointed to China as the "strategic" enemy of the United States. It is the only major imperialist power that can challenge US hegemony, especially if it manages to develop alliances.

To win this struggle, US imperialism has made a major change in its foreign relations. Trump is seeking an agreement with Russia on Ukraine to divide this country and its important resources. US imperialism seeks to weaken the ties between Russia and China and to create new alliances. In this way, it is openly showing the real goal of the war in Ukraine: a battle for control of land and resources in which Ukrainian soldiers have died on behalf of US and EU capital, not for "freedom and democracy".

How fragile are US imperialism's attempts to forge new alliances, we see when the Trump administration threatens Russia with new blockades and higher tariffs, as Russian imperialism has taken advantage of the situation to occupy larger parts of Ukraine. It is an agreement between robbers at the expense of the people.

For the European imperialist countries, especially Germany and France, this change means a weakening of their influence. In Ukraine, they have tried to become a major player in the agreement between bandits. They too want to gain control of raw materials, cheap energy and to extend their sphere of influence. They have made large investments by selling weapons, granting loans, and inciting war to bring Russia to defeat. Now they are afraid of not participating in the division of the loot.

Their response to this new situation is more weapons, more militarization and more austerity policies. The EU has approved an €800 billion armaments package, while continuing to work closely with NATO's warmongering alliance. At the same time, all the European countries are increasing their military budgets. Germany, for example, has approved an additional budget of 1,000 billion euros. France is offering its atomic weapons as a protective shield for Europe, but under the control of French imperialism. Britain is seeking to have greater military cooperation with the EU. Although EU membership was rejected by a majority of citizens in a referendum held in Norway in 1994, the Norwegian ruling class is now trying to join the EU under the pretext of "security".

The EU and Britain are encouraging the Ukrainian leadership to continue to intensify and prolong the war. But "European unity" is weak because of the competition between the imperialist countries. France and Germany are fighting each other for leadership in Europe. Italy, with the ultra-reactionary government of Meloni, is trying to establish special relations with Trump, as is Hungary. With this reactionary policy of militarization, fascist and racist forces are growing all over Europe.

All this is threatening the working class and the peoples of Europe. With fascistization, capital wants to subordinate the working class to its policies and at the same time weaken it through division and hatred. The workers have to pay with social cuts, reduced wages, longer working hours, worsening living conditions and, in the event of war, with their lives, as we can see in Ukraine.

We, as Marxist-Leninist parties and organizations of Europe, call on the working class and peoples to unite against this policy and fight together for bread, freedom, peace and friendship among peoples, instead of misery, fascism, rearmament and wars of plunder.

Only the unity and struggle of the working class and oppressed peoples against the barbaric capitalist-imperialist system will pave the way for fundamental changes in working conditions and social life.

Neither Trump, nor Putin, nor European "defense"!

No to national unity behind the warmongers!

No to militarization and fascistization!

March 2025

ICMLPO European parties and organisations:

Communist Party of Albania

Communist Party of the Workers of Denmark – APK

Communist Party of the Workers of France – PCOF

Organization for the Construction of a Communist Party of the Workers of Germany (Labor/Future)

Communist Platform – for the Communist Party of the Proletariat of Italy

Marxist-Leninist organization Revolution of Norway

Communist Party of Spain (Marxist-Leninist) – PCEML

Party of Labour (EMEP) of Turkey

ADC on Palestinian-American Omar Mohammed Rabea, 14, killed by Israel near Ramallah + more

A news article, also linked below, on the killing:  www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/06/palestinian-teen-citizen-killed-israeli-settler

Originally sent out in early evening April 7th [and posted at:  adc.org/u-s-must-hold-israel-accountable-for-the-murder-of-palestinian-american-child-by-israeli-settlers-and-soldiers/]:

Justice for Omar Mohammed Rabea NOW!

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls for justice in the brutal killing of 14-year-old Palestinian-American Omar Mohammed Rabea, who was shot by Israeli settlers at the entrance of Turmus Ayya, a town northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Following the shooting, Omar was detained by Israeli soldiers, denied medical attention, and left to bleed to death—an act of cruelty that constitutes a gross violation of human rights and international law. Two other Palestinian-American boys, ages 14 and 15, were shot and wounded in the same attack. They remain hospitalized in serious condition.   We demand the FBI, the Department of Justice, and all relevant federal agencies immediately launch a criminal investigation into the murder of Omar Rabea and the attempted murder of two other American children. This investigation must be treated with the same urgency and seriousness as any other extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens abroad.   This atrocity is part of a pattern of escalating settler and military violence against Palestinians, including U.S. citizens. The Israeli military's claim that these children were “terrorists” who endangered passing vehicles with stones is not credible. Israel has a well-documented history of misleading the public about its actions, including the recent massacre of unarmed Red Crescent paramedics—a crime Israel initially attempted to justify with false and contradictory statements. Footage of the event later revealed the truth: the paramedics were unarmed and clearly identified, and were killed without provocation. In light of this, any Israeli claim regarding Omar Rabea’s murder must be regarded with deep skepticism.   ADC calls on President Donald Trump to demand full accountability from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently in Washington for official meetings. The murder of American children on foreign soil cannot be dismissed. The United States has a duty to protect its citizens, regardless of where they reside or what ethnicity they are.   This tragedy also reinforces the urgent need to stop arming those who carry out these attacks. Just last week, ADC called on the U.S. Senate to bring to a vote and block the sale of 20,000 Colt 5.56mm fully automatic rifles to Israeli police forces through S.J.Res. 41, citing grave concerns that these weapons would end up in the hands of violent settler militias. Even Israeli officials had previously paused the sale, acknowledging the risk that these rifles could be used by extremist groups that have carried out countless attacks against Palestinian civilians.    We urge the Senate to bring S.J.Res. 41 to a vote. Lawmakers must weigh the moral consequences of arming known human rights abusers and extremist militias. Blocking this sale is not just a policy issue—it is a matter of protecting innocent lives and preventing U.S. complicity in gross human rights violations.   The United States must stop enabling a regime that has shown a repeated willingness to kill American citizens, including children, without consequence. The murder of Omar Rabea cannot be allowed to fade into the background of this ongoing genocide in Palestine. Enough is enough.   Justice for Omar. Justice for every American and Palestinian life lost in this genocide. Contact your Senators to stop U.S aid to Israel! About ADC The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is the largest Arab American grassroots organization in the U.S., founded in 1980 by former Senator James Abourezk.  ADC’s mission is to defend and promote the human rights, civil rights, and liberties of at least 3.7 million Arab Americans residing in the United States. Through its work, ADC fights discrimination in the U.S., enhances public understanding of Arab history and culture, and partners with marginalized communities globally to advance social justice.   Our work is not possible without your support. Consider making a contribution to ADC today.

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The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) calls for justice in the brutal killing of 14-year-old Palestinian-American Omar Mohammed Rabea, who was shot by Israeli settlers at the entrance of Turmus Ayya, a town northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Following the shooting, Omar was detained by Israeli soldiers, denied medical attention, and left to bleed to death—an act of cruelty that constitutes a gross violation of human rights and international law. Two other Palestinian-American boys, ages 14 and 15, were shot and wounded in the same attack. They remain hospitalized in serious condition.

We demand the FBI, the Department of Justice, and all relevant federal agencies immediately launch a criminal investigation into the murder of Omar Rabea and the attempted murder of two other American children. This investigation must be treated with the same urgency and seriousness as any other extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens abroad.

This atrocity is part of a pattern of escalating settler and military violence against Palestinians, including U.S. citizens. The Israeli military's claim that these children were “terrorists” who endangered passing vehicles with stones is not credible. Israel has a well-documented history of misleading the public about its actions, including the recent massacre of unarmed Red Crescent paramedics—a crime Israel initially attempted to justify with false and contradictory statements. Footage of the event later revealed the truth: the paramedics were unarmed and clearly identified, and were killed without provocation. In light of this, any Israeli claim regarding Omar Rabea’s murder must be regarded with deep skepticism.

ADC calls on President Donald Trump to demand full accountability from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently in Washington for official meetings. The murder of American children on foreign soil cannot be dismissed. The United States has a duty to protect its citizens, regardless of where they reside or what ethnicity they are.

This tragedy also reinforces the urgent need to stop arming those who carry out these attacks. Just last week, ADC called on the U.S. Senate to bring to a vote and block the sale of 20,000 Colt 5.56mm fully automatic rifles to Israeli police forces through S.J.Res. 41, citing grave concerns that these weapons would end up in the hands of violent settler militias. Even Israeli officials had previously paused the sale, acknowledging the risk that these rifles could be used by extremist groups that have carried out countless attacks against Palestinian civilians. 

We urge the Senate to bring S.J.Res. 41 to a vote. Lawmakers must weigh the moral consequences of arming known human rights abusers and extremist militias. Blocking this sale is not just a policy issue—it is a matter of protecting innocent lives and preventing U.S. complicity in gross human rights violations.

The United States must stop enabling a regime that has shown a repeated willingness to kill American citizens, including children, without consequence. The murder of Omar Rabea cannot be allowed to fade into the background of this ongoing genocide in Palestine. Enough is enough.

Justice for Omar. Justice for every American and Palestinian life lost in this genocide.]

En Marcha: Pro-imperialist government in Ecuador

Also of interest --

On Lenin's April Theses, discussed April 3, 1917 and published in Pravda on the 7th:  www.pcmle.org/EM/spip.php?article13711

From March 19th, on Mahmoud Khalil:  pcmle.org/EM/spip.php?article13680

Originally posted April 2nd at:  pcmle.org/EM/spip.php?article13698  I slightly edited the translation I received -- 

En Marcha #2132 from April 2 to 8, 2025
Central Organ of the Marxist-Leninist Communist Party of Ecuador

Editorial: Pro-imperialist government

-- The subservience and subservience of Noboa and his government to US imperialism and foreign capital has been his calling card. Even before his inauguration, in November 2023, he went to surrender to investment banks to offer the country's wealth in exchange for foreign investment. --

Daniel Noboa's meeting with Donald Trump had much more than electoral purposes. Noboa went with the idea of "killing two birds with one stone": he sought a meeting with the head of U.S. imperialism to project his image in view of the presidential elections, for which he even paid the company Mercury Public Affairs LLC the sum of US $165,000 in order to get him such a meeting. But at the same time he went with the purpose of agreeing on the steps that will lead to the establishment of a U.S. military base in our country.

According to information published on March 29 on the CNN website, "Ecuador is laying the groundwork for the arrival of U.S. forces." That has been pointed out by a senior official linked to the planning and construction of a naval base in Manta, which will be used to "support U.S. military personnel." The construction plans show that the Ecuadorian Ministry of Defense signed an agreement with the Port Authority of Manta for the construction of a dock and expansion of the existing port; the project has the support of the United States, according to documents signed by a representative of the U.S. government.

The intention of establishing one foreign military base or bases in the country has become a priority issue for this government, as it was for the government of Guillermo Lasso. It established agreements on issues of "maritime military cooperation" with the US, which were later endorsed by the Constitutional Court, thus preventing them from being discussed in the National Assembly for approval or not. In October of the previous year, Noboa sent to the National Assembly a constitutional reform that eliminates the prohibition of allowing foreign military bases on the national territory, and the parliamentary commission that dealt with the issue gave the green light for it to be discussed in the plenary session of the legislature. Noboa will do everything in his power to get this unpatriotic reform approved.

The surrender and submission of Noboa and his government to U.S. imperialism and foreign capital has been his letter of introduction. Since before his inauguration, in November 2023,, he went to the investment banks to offer the country's wealth in exchange for foreign investment; he also went to kneel before the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to negotiate loans that, now, their payment will lead to budget cuts in the social sector.

Noboa embodies a government that is economically, politically and militarily subject to the interests of US imperialism: it is an openly pro-imperialist government.