International Socialists (Netherlands)
International Socialists Internationale Socialisten | |
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Far-left | |
International affiliation | International Socialist Tendency |
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http://socialisme.nu | |
International Socialists (Dutch: Internationale Socialisten, abbreviated IS) is a revolutionary, Trotskyist organisation in the Netherlands. It is part of the International Socialist Tendency led by the British Socialist Workers Party.
History
The International Socialists were founded in 1988 as Groep Internationale Socialisten (GIS). In the 1990s and early 2000s the organisation was mostly active in anti-fascist organising (against the
Ideology
The IS believes that real change in the Netherlands can only come through revolution, although it is not opposed in principle to electoral work. It does not participate in such work at present, but believes in an activist party. The IS sees itself as standing in the tradition of people like
Politically, the IS is located on the left of more mainstream leftwing parties like the
Activities
Every year, the IS organises its own 'Marxism Festival', which is open to anybody interested, in which the more theoretical issues of socialism and activism are discussed. It also holds regular discussion meetings and is often present at political meetings organised by other groups, either invited or uninvited.
Internationally, the IS has taken part in the first two European Social Forums held in Florence and Paris, and is often active in international protests.
Notable members
- Anne Fleur Dekker (resigned from IS in 2018)[3]
- Miriyam Aouragh[4]
See also
References
- ISBN 9789461535610.
De IS heeft op het moment zo'n honderd tot honderdvijftig leden
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- ^ "Extreemlinkse activiste Anne Fleur Dekker niet langer welkom bij extreemlinks Comité 21 maart". ThePostOnline (in Dutch). 15 February 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Cohen neemt vlagverbranding niet licht op". De Volkskrant (in Dutch). 16 April 2002. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
External links
- Official website (in Dutch)