Progressive International

The Progressive International is an international organization uniting and mobilizing progressive left-wing activists and organizations.[1]

Not to be confused with Progressive Alliance.

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
progressive.international

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 during the global COVID-19 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]

Lewica Razem left Progressive International in March 2022 due to 'the absence of declaration recognising Ukraine’s sovereignty and an absolute condemnation of Russian imperialism'.[8]

Member parties
CountryParty/OrganizationAbbreviationNational LegislaturesGovernmentNotes
 AfghanistanSolidarity Party of AfghanistanSPA
0 / 102
0 / 249
In exileAfter the Fall of Kabul on August 15, 2021, the Taliban took de facto control of Afghanistan and banned all other political opposition parties and groups
 AlbaniaOrganizata PolitikeOP
0 / 140
Extra-parliamentary opposition
 ChileSocial ConvergenceCS
0 / 50
9 / 155
In governmentAffiliated with the Broad Front and Apruebo Dignidad in the National Congress of Chile.
 GreeceEuropean Realistic Disobedience FrontMeRA25
9 / 300
In opposition
 NamibiaLandless People's MovementLPM
6 / 42
4 / 104
In oppositionIn government in the regions of ǁKaras and Hardap
 NigeriaAfrican Action CongressAAC
0 / 109
0 / 360
0 / 36
Extra-parliamentary oppositionMembership is part of the Coalition for Revolution (CORE).
 RussiaLeft BlocLB
0 / 170
0 / 450
Extra-parliamentary opposition
 SerbiaDo not let Belgrade drownNDB
13 / 250
In oppositionAffiliated with Moramo for the upcoming Serbian general election.
 SloveniaThe LeftLevica
8 / 90
In opposition
 SpainCatalunya en ComúCatComú
1 / 265
4 / 350
In coalitionAffiliated with Unidas Podemos in the Cortes Generales.
 TurkeySocialist Refoundation PartySYKP
0 / 600
Extra-parliamentary oppositionAffiliated with the Peoples' Democratic Congress.
 European UnionDemocracy in Europe Movement 2025DiEM25
0 / 705
Extra-parliamentary opposition

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. "Razem leaves Progressive International and DiEM25" (in Polish). 1 March 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2022.


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