Ca' Bevano di Carignano (Marches), 1-2 January: Libertarian New-Year Party

Fano (Marches), 9 January: FdCA National Secretariat

• Preparation for the 67th Council of Delegates
• National and international relations
• Press & propaganda.

Palermo, 14 January: Protest by the "No Incinerator" Committee

A delegation of the local FdCA branch participates.

Cavriago (Reggio Emilia), 20 January: Anti-Capitalist Aperitif

Fano (Marches), 26 January: Anti-Fascist Aperitif

Pesaro (Marches), 27 January: 67^th FdCA Council of Delegates

Unicobas premises, Via Scialoia 66

• Political document  [more]
• Document on the Campania rubbish emergency
• Document on secularism  [more]
• Tasks for 2008
• National and international relations
• Press & propaganda.

 [more]

Cosenza (Calabria), 2 February: National demonstration against repression

The FdCA participates and sends a delegation.  [more]

Pesaro (Marches), 2 February: Provincial Anti-Fascist Network

Initiatives to counteract neo-fascist attacks and Forza Nuova demonstrations. The local FdCA branch participates.

Jesi (Marches), 3 February: Welfare & Education

Public debate organized by the Centro Studi Libertari "Luigi Fabbri". Speaker: Donato Romito (FdCA).

Rome, 9 February: "NoVat" - National Anti-Vatican demonstration

Secularist, anti-clericalist initiative of the Coordinamento “Facciamo Breccia”. The FdCA participates.

Fano (Marches), 9 February: Anti-Fascist Vigil

At the same time as the Forza Nuova march in the town, around 50 comrades keep vigil outside the local FdCA premises. Nazi-skin provocation is driven off.   [more]

Pesaro (Marches), 11 February: Provincial Anti-Fascist Network

Following the fascist attacks on 9th February in Pesaro and Fano, assembly of the network at the Oltrefrontiera social centre to plan a mass response in the Pesaro-Urbino province. The local FdCA branch participates.

Cremona (Lombardy), 17 February: FdCA Labour Commission

• Referendum on the metalworkers' contract
• Situation of current labour struggles
• Referendum on casualisation
• Future meeting of libertarian union activists.

Pesaro (Marches), 19 February: Provincial Anti-Fascist Network

At the premises of the local ANPI [National association of partisans]. Planning initiatives for Liberation Day, 25th April. The local FdCA branch participates.

Rome, 22 February: Anti-Fascist demonstration

In memory of Valerio Verbano, killed by the Armed Revolutionary Nuclei (NAR - Nuclei Armati Rivoluzionari) on 22nd February 1980. The FdCA's "Carlo Cafiero" Branch (Rome) participates. [more]

Correggio (Emilia Romagna), 23 February: "We don't want your war"

An anti-militarist initiative of the Rete No Guerre [No War Network], of which the local FdCA branch is a member.

Genoa, 23 February: Demonstration in defence of the law on abortion

The FdCA's Genoa branch participates.

Workers' Referendum, 25-27 February: the metalworkers' contract

The FdCA appeals in favour of guaranteeing the autonomy of factory assemblies and of guaranteeing all forms of dissent. The FdCA's Labour Commission issues a statement.

Cremona (Lombardy), 1 March: Local Coalition of Committees against the incinerator

The FdCA's Provincial Federation of Cremona joins the coalition together with the Dordoni and Kavarna social centres.

Pesaro (Marches), 6 March: Provincial Anti-Fascist Network

Meeting at the premises of the local ANPI. Presentation of the new book containing a record of fascist violence in the province. The local FdCA branch participates.

Pesaro (Marches), 6 March: Assembly at the Casa della Pace

Alternativa Libertaria (FdCA) participates in support of freedom of political action for migrants' associations and the practice of self-management.

Florence, 7 March: "Migrants, yesterday and today"

A joint initiative by Quartiere1, ARCI and the Coop. Speakers include Adriana Dadà (FdCA-Florence).

Fano (Marches), 8 March: International Women's Day - feminist aperitif

Montebelluna (Veneto), 8 March: Anti-Fascist Vigil

Against the opening of a Forza Nuova branch premises. Organized by the Ubik-lab. The FdCA's North-East branch participates.

Palermo, 8 March: International Women's Day march

The FdCA's Palermo branch participates.

Florence, 8 March: International Women's Day - "Violence against women - reporting it and preventing it"

An initiative of the University of Florence. Speakers include Adriana Dadà (FdCA-Florence).

Montelupo (Tuscany), 8 March: "Night of Hate - the deportations of 8 March 1944"

A study seminar, moderated by Andrea Bellucci (FdCA-Florence).

Crema (Lombardy), 8 March: Anti-Fascist Vigil

Mobilization to force the cancellation of a play by a well-known far-right extremist. An initiative of the Permanent Anti-Fascist Coalition (CAP - Coordinamento antifascista permanente) of which the local FdCA branch is a part.

Milan, 14 March: National Assembly of the Rete 28 Aprile nella CGIL

Assembly of 700 delegates and workers to set up an internal CGIL opposition force. FdCA union activists from Emilia and Lombardy participate.

Florence, 16 March: Abstentionist Assembly

Called by individuals and political magazines in order to propagandize the abstentionist choice at the forthcoming general election. FdCA member Pier Francesco Zarcone (FdCA-Portugal) participates in a personal capacity.

Pesaro (Marches), 17 March: Fundraising dinner for grassroots syndicalism

Jesi (Marches), 21 March: Death of Cesare Tittarelli

Cesare Tittarelli, union activist, revolutionary and anarchist communist, dies at the age of 66. In the 1970s, he was a member of the Marches Anarchist Organization (Organizzazione Anarchica Marchigiana), playing a large part in that movement which brought together the class struggle and an organized anarchist-communist political project. An FdCA delegation participates at his funeral in Jesi on 26 March.

Savona (Liguria), 24 March: Death of Franco Salomone

Following a long illness, Franco Salomone dies. Syndicalist, revolutionary, libertarian communist and one of the best-known supporters of the rebirth of the class-struggle anarchist movement in Italy and in Europe between the 1960s and '70s, Salomone was involved in various political organizational experiences among Ligurian libertarian communists, until he joined the FdCA in 2003. He was also a leading figure in the CGIL in Liguria and Savona. The FdCA pays homage to him with a funeral on 27th March.  [more]

Vittorio Veneto (Veneto), 26 March: "Anti-Semitism on the Left"

Presentation of the book "Antisemitismo a sinistra" by Gadi Luzzatto Voghera. An initiative of the Collettivo Libertario "Carlo Giuliani" with the participation of the FdCA's North-East branch.

Fano (Marches), 29 March: "Reportage Chernobyl"

The atom and the shovel, science and the earth - a theatrical production with Roberta Biagiarelli, promoted by various local associations including Alternativa Libertaria (FdCA-Fano).

Florence, 29 March: Meeting between the FdCA and the Workers Solidarity Movement (Ireland)

An informal meeting between members of the FdCA's Florence branch and members of the Irish organization, WSM.

Fano (Marches), 29-30 March: Grassroots association festival

Organized by the Consulta delle Associazioni. Alternativa Libertaria (FdCA-Fano) has a stand at the event. The local press publishes a statement by Alternativa Libertaria criticizing the lack of social spaces in the town.

Pesaro (Marches), 30 March: "Nuovomondo" Annual Assembly

Members of the "Nuovomondo" association, both Italians and migrants, meet in assembly to decide on initiatives for the coming year. Members of the FdCA participate as members of the association's committee and of the editorial board of the association's newspaper.

Fano (Marches), 31 March: FdCA National Secretariat

• Political document on the 13-14 April elections
• Calling of the 68th Council of Delegates
• Congress on "the State"
• National and international relations.

Pesaro (Marches), 31 March: Provincial assembly on the defence of abortion

Promoted by the Oltrefrontiera social centre to coordinate protests against the electoral rally planned by anti-abortionist journalist Giuliano Ferrara. A delegation of female FdCA members participates.

Pesaro (Marches), 3 April: Protest against anti-abortionist election rally by journalist Giuliano Ferrara

Various social, political and cultural organizations participate, including the local FdCA branch.

Pesaro (Marches), 3 April: Provincial Anti-Fascist Network

Held at the CSA Oltrefrontiera social centre. Presentation of the register of neo-fascist attacks in the province; initiatives in Fano for Liberation Day. A delegation of the local FdCA branch participates.

Leonforte (Sicily), 4 April: Provincial Assembly of Forestry Services seasonal workers

Called by the local self-managed committee. FdCA labour activists participate.

Verona (Veneto), 4 April: "Cities & Security"

A public debate organized by the CSA Domaschi social centre. Speakers include Giancarlo Leoni (FdCA-Mantua).

Fano (Marches), 6 April: Publication of "Alternativa Libertaria" (Italian edition), online news-sheet of the FdCA

1-15 April edition, with articles on: FdCA's political document and poster campaign for the general election.

Pesaro (Marches), 10 April: Provincial Anti-Fascist Network

Held at the CSA Oltrefrontiera social centre. Initiatives for Liberation Day (25 April). A delegation of the local FdCA branch participates.

Cavriago (Emilia Romagna), 12 April: "The Libertarian Communist project"

Organized by the FdCA's Reggio Emilia branch at the premises of the Circolo di Alternativa Libertaria. Presentation of the book on the 1926 Organizational Platform by the book's editor Nestor McNab (FdCA-Rome).

Fano (Marches), 12 April: Abstentionist Electoral Aperitif

General Election, 13-14 April: National FdCA poster campaign

Reggio Emilia, 16 April: "Water & Conflicts"

Presentation of the book "Acqua e conflitti" by Marco Deriu. The local FdCA branch participates in this initiative organized by the No-War Network, of which it is a member.

Fano (Marches), 17 April: Provincial Anti-Fascist Network

Held at the local FdCA branch premises. Initiatives for Liberation Day festivities in Fano on 25 April.

Cavriago (Emilia Romagna), 19 April: "Desperately Seeking Democracy?"

A public roundtable held at the premises of the Circolo di Alternativa Libertaria, by the FdCA's Reggio Emilia branch.

Fano (Marches), 19 April: Election roundup

Fano (Marches), 21 April: Publication of "Alternativa Libertaria" (Italian edition), online news-sheet of the FdCA

15-30 April issue, with articles on: Liberation Day and anti-fascism; May Day; Zimbabwe; 5th National Festival of Alternative Libertaria.

Pesaro (Marches), 21 April: Public meeting on the general election results

An event organized by the CIB-Unicobas grassroots trade union. Local FdCA labour activists participate.

Fano (Marches), 22 April: Anti-Fascist press conference

Press conference called by the Anti-Fascist Network and held at the local FdCA branch premises. Presentation of the register of fascist attacks in the area and announcement of Liberation Day initiatives in Fano on 25 April.

Fano (Marches), 24 April: Provincial Anti-Fascist Network

Held at the local FdCA branch premises. Organization of the anti-fascist sector of the Liberation Day march.

Fano (Marches), 25 April: Liberation Day - anti-fascist demonstration

The political, social and cultural forces which are part of the provincial Anti-Fascist Network present a united, militant face at this local demonstration. The FdCA's Fano/Pesaro branch participates, with distribution of a leaflet. There follows a sit-in with aperitifs offered by the Anti-Fascist Network in front of the Resistance monument.

Villa Minozzo (Emilia Romagna), 25 April: Commemoration of Emilio Zambonini

The FdCA's Reggio Emilia branch participates in the seminar and commemoration of the anarchist partisan, Emilio Zambonini, shot by the fascists.

Cremona (Lombardy), 25 April: Liberation Day – anti-fascist demonstration

With the participation of the local FdCA branch, followed by an anti-fascist lunch at the CSA Kavarna social centre.

Rome, 25 April: Liberation Day march

With the participation of the local FdCA branch, known from today as the "Luigi Fabbri" Branch.

Trapani (Sicily), 25 April: Liberation Day – anti-fascist demonstration

The local FdCA branch participates.

Pordenone (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), 25 April: Liberation Day – anti-fascist demonstration

With the participation of Iniziativa Libertaria (Libertarian Initiative), including members of the FdCA.

Pesaro (Marches), 25 April: Concert by Ivan Della Mea

Organized by the CSA Oltrefrontiera social centre in Pesaro. The local FdCA branch is present with a bookstall.

Crema (Lombardy), 25 April: Liberation Day – anti-fascist demonstration

Protest against the official commemoration by the institutions, with a delegation from the local FdCA branch.

Ancona (Marches), 25-27 April: 18^th Congress of the Unione Sindacale Italiana-AIT

The FdCA is invited to attend and sends a message of greeting and class solidarity to the workers.

Cremona (Lombardy), 26 April: 5^th Festival of Alternativa Libertaria

CSA Kavarna

"Class struggle, anti-fascist struggle: what does Liberation Day mean to the worker"

The FdCA's national festival.

• Debate on "Anarchist Communism in the 20th century: theory and practice", with speakers Adriana Dadà (FdCA-Florence) and Pier Francesco Zarcone (FdCA-Portugal)
• Debate on "Lost secularism and the clerical Right", with speakers Gianni Cimbalo (FdCA-Bologna) and Emanuele Del Medico, author of the book All’estrema destra del padre ("On the far right of the father")
• Food; bookstalls; theastre performance from "Los Italianos" in Italian anti-fascists in the Spanish Revolution of 1936-39.

  [more]

Cremona (Lombardy), 27 April: 68^th FdCA Council of Delegates

CSA Kavarna, Via Maffi 2

• Evaluation of the general election  [more]
• The political and labour situation
• Online debate and voting for unfinished Congress business
• National and international relations
• Press & propaganda.

 [more]

Pesaro (Marches), 27 April: Incendiary attack on the Centro Sociale Oltrefrontiera

A firebomb was thrown into the CSA Oltrefrontiera, evidently by fascists, causing some damage and a small fire. Various cultural and labour associations in Pesaro, including Alternativa Libertaria (FdCA) send solidarity messages.

Fano (Marches), 30 April: Publication of "Alternativa Libertaria" (Italian edition), online news-sheet of the FdCA

1-15 May issue with articles on: FdCA document on general election; self-managed clinic in Milan; anti-war strikes in the USA; new series of "Antipodi".

Roms, 30 April: Death of "Sbancor"

Franco Lattanzi, known as "Sbancor" dies. A member of the Rome Libertarian Communist Federation (Federazione Comunista Libertaria di Roma) in the early 1970s, he remained active in the movement. He was also a well-known financial analyst.

Reggio Emilia, 1 May: International Workers' Day

FdCA stall in the town square with distribution of anarchist communist material.

Rome, 1 May: International Workers' Day

Festival at the CSA Forte Prenestino. FdCA stand with distribution of anarchist communist material.

Fano (Marches), 1 May: Proletarian farmyard lunch

Sassocorvaro (Marches), 1 May: CGIL demonstration

Union activists from the FdCA's Fano branch participate. Before the demonstration began, some CGIL flags were stolen and the stage damaged, by what were believed to be neo-fascists..

Rome/Dublin/Johannesburg, 1 May: International anarchist communist May Day statement

FdCA (Italy), WSM (Ireland) and ZACF (South Africa) sign a joint international statement for May Day. The text is published in Italian, English, Greek, Dutch, Arabic and Spanish translation.  [more]

Pesaro (Marches), 1 May: Anti-fascist Appeal

Alternativa Libertaria (FdCA) signs an anti-fascist appeal by local associations following a series of neo-fascist attacks in the area.

Senigallia (Marches), 2 May: "Being a worker today" – a FIOM/CGIL enquiry

Organizaed by the CSA Mezza Canaja, with the participation of FdCA members from the Fano/Pesaro branch.

Roma, 5 May: Assembly of the Laboratorio Sociale "La Talpa"

Members of the local FdCA branchy participate in the annual assembly of the social laboratory in the Quarticciolo neighbourhood of Rome. Analysis of the current situation following the election of the post-fascist Alemanno to the position of Mayor of Rome and rumours of planned evictions of social centres.

Reggio Emilia (Emilia Romagna), 6 May: National FIOM/CGIL assembly of migrants

Union activists from the local FdCA branch participate.

Pesaro (Marches), 9 May: Video showing - "Nazirock"

An anti-fascist initiative at the CSA Oltrefrontiera social centre with a showing of the investigative documentary on Italian fascism today. Local FdCA members participate.

Cinisi (Sicily), 9 May: National Anti-Mafia Demonstration

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the death of Peppino Impastato at the hands of the mafia. The FdCA's Sicilian branch participates, with distribution of Alternativa Libertaria and a leaflet.

Fano (Marches), 10 May: "Gynocide – violence against women in the global age"

Presentation of the book Ginocidio – la violenza contro le donne nell'era globale, with author Daniela Danna, at the Circolo ARCI Crazy House. Organized by Alternativa Libertaria (FdCA).

St. Denis (France), 10-12 May: 9^th Congress of Alternative Libertaire

The FdCA is invited to participate and send its solidarity greetings to our French comrades who, like the FdCA in Italy, have to work under a right-wing government.

Pesaro (Marches), 12 May: "Reforming collective bargaining"

A public debate on the initiative of the Association of Pesaro Workers (ALLP - Associazione Lavoratrici Lavoratori Pesaresi). Speaker: Peppe Lograno (FdCA-Fano and local CGIL activist).

Florence, 14 May: Publication of 1^st issue of a new series of "Antipodi", the FdCA's annual magazine

Issue dedicated to the theme of “in/security”. Articles by Saverio Craparo; Giuseppe Panella; Adel Jabbar; Noam Chomsky; Andrea Bellucci; Sébastien (AL-France); Francesco Cisarri; Giovanni Cimbalo; illustrated with works by Giacomo Saviozzi.

ANTIPODI website

Rome, 14 May: Anti-Fascist Sit-in in Quarticciolo

An initiative of the Laboratorio Sociale "La Talpa", the Citizens' Housing Struggle Coalition (Coordinamento Cittadino di Lotta per la Casa) and the FdCA's Rome branch.

Fano (Marches), 15 May: Publication of "Alternativa Libertaria" (Italian edition), online news-sheet of the FdCA

15-31 May issue, with articles on: security; collective bargaining; "Antipodi", FdCA magazine, new series, N°1 on the theme of in/security.

Fano (Marches), 15 May: Provincial Anti-Fascist Network

Held at the local FdCA premises. Evaluation of the situation after Liberation Day and the increased neo-fascist attacks.

Savona (Liguria), 15 May: Memorial for Franco Salomone

Organized by the Ligurian CGIL. Adriana Dadà speaks on behalf of the FdCA.

Osteria Nuova (Marches), 16 May: Fundraising dinner for grassroots unions in Pesaro

Urbino (Marches), 16 May: Inter-Cultural "White Night"

Cervia (Sicily), 16-17 May: FIOM/CGIL organizational conference

Debate on the reform of collective bargaining and on union democracy. The event is attended by Annibale Viappiani (FdCA Reggio Emilia), member of the Central Committee of the FIOM.

Verona (Veneto), 17 May: We Are All Nicola!

Anti-fascist demonstration in protest against the murderous attack by neo-Nazi thugs on Nicola Tommasoli who died as a result of his injuries. The FdCA participates.

Pesaro (Marches), 17 May: Palestine 1948 - Nakba

Hosted by the Oltrefrontiera social centre, a showing of the film by the A-films anarchist collective on Palestinian refugee camps on the 60th anniversary of the Nakba. Organized by associations who work with the Palestine Solidarity Project, in collaboration with Alternativa Libertaria (FdCA).

Pontassieve (Tuscany), 17 May: "Antipodi" festival

Genoa (Liguria), 17-18 May: Mobilization against fundamentalism, for rights

Two days of anti-clericalist demonstrations on the occasion of the Pope's visit. The local FdCA participates.

Pesaro (Marches), 20 May: Anti-Racist Appeal

Alternativa Libertaria (FdCA) signs the anti-racist appeal launched by local associations following the neo-fascist anti-Roma demonstration.

Pesaro (Marches), 22 May: Anti-Fascist Network

Meeting at the local ANPI premises. Members of the local FdCA branch participate. Distribution of the "White Book".

Palermo, 22 May: "Social and armed conflict in Colombia"

Public meeting and debate, with the participation of the local FdCA branch.

Cremona (Lombardy), 23-24 May. "ECO LOGIKA"

An event aiming to bring attention to the environmental emergency and environmental policies at the CSA Kavarna and CSA Dordoni social centres. The local FdCA branch are among the organizers.

Fano (Marches), 24 May: "In/security" Aperitif

Pesaro (Marches), 24 May: Inter-Ethnic Dinner

Reggio Emilia, 28 May: "Not for the money...", talking about Fabrizio De Andrè

Pordenone (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), 30 May - 1 June: 3^rd Anti-Racist Football Tournament

Rome, 31 May: National assembly of the Rete dei Comunisti (Communist Network)

The FdCA is invited to attend and sends a greetings message through its Rome branch.

Fano (Marches), 2 June: FdCA National Secretariat

• Calling of the 69th Council of Delegates
• Congress on "the State"
• The role of the Council of Delegates.

Ponzano Veneto (Veneto), 6 June: "Bastioncontrario"

Roma, 7 June: Gaypride

Cremona (Lombardy), 7 June: Anti-Fascist Demonstration

The local FdCA branch together with other forces give an immediate response to Forza Nuova's unexpected leafletting of the town by circling the neo-fascists and peacefully impeding them. They give up and leave amid choruses of anti-fascist songs.

Bologna (Emilia Romagna), 7 June: "Caught between global competition and the end of labour rights – independent syndicalism in Italy"

National convention called by the Associazione Marxista "Politica e Classe". The FdCA's Emilia branch is invited and participates.

Reggio Emilia (Emilia Romagna), 9 June: "Military spending? No, thank you"

An initiative of Sbilanciamoci and the No War Network which includes local FdCA members.

Roma, 14 June: "No real security without rights"

A city-wide demonstration in support of social centres and housing rights. The local FdCA branch participates.

Pesaro (Marches), 19 June: Anti-Fascist Network

Meeting at the premises of the local ANPI (Association of partigiani) branch. The local FdCA branch participates. Activities to date are reviewed and plans made for September.

Florence, 22 June: 69^th FdCA Council of Delegates

CGIL-università premises, Piazza Indipendenza

• Adoption of the Basic Strategy document on "The State"
• International relations
• Improving internal debate via internet.

  [more]

Florence, 22 June: FdCA Internal Education Seminar

CGIL-università premises, Piazza Indipendenza

"Energy and economy". Speakers: Saverio Craparo (FdCA-Florence) on world economy; Francesco Aucone (FdCA-Rome) on energy. Participants from the regions of Tuscany, Marches, Lombardy, Lazio, Sicily and Emilia Romagna.

Pesaro (Marches), 23 June: Fund-raising dinner for grassroots unions

Fano (Marches), 26 June: FdCA fund-raising dinner

S. Polo d'Enza (Emilia Romagna), 28 June: 4^th Libertarian Days

Pesaro (Marches), 5 July: Summer Porkfest

Ancona (Marches), 9 July: Regional anarchist meeting on migrants and anti-immigration legislation

Organized by the USI-AIT in Ancona. The FdCA's Marches branches participate.

Pordenone (Friuli Venezia Giulia), 11 July: "OAXACA2008MEXICO"

Public meeting with Matias Flores Magón, activist from the Alianza Magonista Zapatista and the Asamblea Popular de los Pueblos de Oaxaca (APPO). Organized by the Circolo Libertario E. Zapata and FdCA North-East branch.

Jesi (Marches), 13 July: "OAXACA2008MEXICO"

Public meeting with Matias Flores Magón, activist from the Alianza Magonista Zapatista and the Asamblea Popular de los Pueblos de Oaxaca (APPO). Organized by the Centro Studi Libertari "Luigi Fabbri". FdCA members from the Marches region participate.

Fano (Marches), 17 July: Publication of "Alternativa Libertaria" (Italian edition), online news-sheet of the FdCA

With articles on: spreading poverty; the Executive Order on public spending; Confindustria and energy; Genoa 2001; "Antipodi", No.1 of the new series of the FdCA's magazine with the theme of in/security.

Genoa, 19 July: Commemoration of the death of Carlo Giuliani in 2001

In Piazza Alimonda, where Carlo Giuliani was killed by State repression - guilty of demonstrating against the G8 summit in 2001. The FdCA's Genoa branch participates.

Tolmezzo (Friuli Venezia Giulia), 23 July: Meeting between the FdCA National Secretariat and the FdCA-North East Branch

Discussion on the development and growth of the organization in the north-east; the situation in the trade unions and work within the CGIL opposition network, Rete 28 Aprile; community work; initiatives for autumn.

Rome, 23 July: National Assembly of the CGIL's left wing

FdCA labour activists in the FIOM participate.

Ancona (Marches), 26 July: Regional anarchist anti-racist poster campaign

The Assemblea Anarchica Marchigiana (Marches Anarchist Assembly), a regional anarchist network, publishes an anti-racist poster signed by the various members, including the FdCA's Marches branches and the Associazione Culturale Alternativa Libertaria.

Fano (Marches), 1-2 August: FdCA National Secretariat

• Analysis of the political situation
• Growth and development of the FdCA
• Aids for the local work of branches and members
• Various initiatives.

Pesaro (Marches), 2 August: "Inter-Cultural Footprints"

Fano (Marches), 8 August: Anti-Fascist Network

Meeting at the FdCA branch premises to plan initiatives in response to the latest neo-Nazi attacks in Marotta.

Fano (Marches), 17 August: Publication of "Alternativa Libertaria" (Italian edition), online news-sheet of the FdCA

Articles on: Sacco & Vanzetti; the army on the streets; war in Georgia; the Europe of the Lisbon Treaty; "Antipodi", No.1 of the new series of the FdCA's magazine with the theme of in/security.

Torremaggiore (Puglia), 22-23 August: Vigil against the death penalty on the 81th Anniversary of the execution of Sacco & Vanzetti

Organized by the Associazione Sacco e Vanzetti. An FdCA delegation attends, with a stand of anarchist material. Speaker for the FdCA: Lia Didero.

Parma, 5-7 September: National Festival of the Rete 28 Aprile, CGIL opposition network

Peli di Coli (Emilia Romagna), 7 September: Commemoration of Emilio Canzi

A commemoration of comrade EMilio Canzi, partisan commander ("the anarchist colonel") from the Piacenza area, where the general headquarters of the Partigiani was situated. Organized by the Piacenza ANPI. The FdCA's flag flew at the event and FdCA material was distributed.

Pesaro (Marches), 12 September: Anti-Fascist Network

Meeting at the Unicobas premises to organize initiatives in response to the neo-Nazi attack in Pesaro's Vismara neighbourhood. A delegation of the local FdCA attends.

Vicenza (Veneto), 13 September: No Dal Molin

Demonstration against the NATO air base and State repression. An FdCA delegation participates.

Rome, 13 September: Assembly of the National Organizing Committee of the Stop Racism demonstration, 4 October

A delegation from the FdCA's Rome branch participates.

Pesaro (Marches), 17 September: Anti-Fascist Assembly

Neighbourhood assembly in Vismara on the recent neo-Nazi attacks. An FdCA delegation attends.

Genoa, 19 September: "Constitution and guarantees: does the right of expression apply also to public sector workers?"

A solidarity event with fired railway workers, members of the CUB and SdL grassroots unions. Speakers include Fabrizio Acanfora, railway worker, SdL member and member of the FdCA's "Nino Malara" branch in Genoa.

Rome, 19 September: Assembly of the National Organizing Committee of the Stop Racism demonstration, 4 October

A delegation from the FdCA's Rome branch participates.

Parma (Emilia Romagna), 20 September: "Remembering the barricades"

Event organized in memory of the city's resistance to fascism. An FdCA delegation participates.

Modena (Emilia Romagna), 20 September: "In defence of self-managed spaces, in defence of the environment

A demonstration of solidarity and protest against the closure of the Libera social space. An FdCA delegation participates.

Fano (Marches), 26 September: Libertarian dinner

Rome, 26 September: Presentation of "Antipodi", the FdCA's arts, cultural and political magazine

Organized by the local FdCA branch at the Libreria Anomalia. Speaker: Adriana Dadà (FdCA-Florence).

Cremona (Lombardy), 27 September: "Security & Society: death in the workplace and dirty money"

Organized by the local FdCA branch. The event includes a presentation of "Antipodi", video showings, a debate on safety in the workplace. Speakers include Fabrizio Acanfora (FdCA Genoa).

Cremona (Lombardy), 28 September: 70^th FdCA Council of Delegates

CSA Kavarna, Via Maffi, Il Cascinetto

• Anarchist communists and the political and economic situation  [more]
• FdCA political programme
• International relations
• National relations
• Press and propaganda.

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Fano (Marches), 2 October: Publication of "Alternativa Libertaria" (Italian edition), online news-sheet of the FdCA

In this issue: final motion of the 70th FdCA Council of Delegates; material for the 4 October anti-racism demonstration; the new series of "Antipodi"; the local referendum in Vicenza on Dal Molin.

Rome, 4 October: "Stop racism!"

National anti-racism demonstration called by Socialismo Libertario, SR, Unicobas and various grassroots organizations. The FdCA participates, with distribution of "Alternativa Libertaria".

Fano (Marches), 4 October: "Stop racism!"

Timed to coincide with the Rome event, an anti-racist vigil organized by the Women in Black. The local FdCA branch participates, with distribution of "Alternativa Libertaria".

Florence, 5-12 October: Exhibition of works by "Antipodi" artists

Florence, 5 October: Presentation of "Antipodi", FdCA's art, cultural and political magazine

At the Area N.O. Organized by the local FdCA branch. Speakers: Adriana Dadà, Saverio Craparo, Andrea Bellucci (FdCA-Florence).

Vicenza (Veneto), 5 October: Local Referendum on Dal Molin

The FdCA promotes a YES vote for this local referendum on whether or not the local authorities should buy the Dal Molin land in order to prevent the construction of a military base.

Palermo, 11 October: National demonstration against the closure of the CSOA Excarcere social centre

The local FdCA branch participates.

Fano (Marches), 11 October: "The end of capitalism? End of the line or a new line? The workers' movement and the world recession"

Public debate at the local FdCA branch premises.

Rome, 17 October: General Strike of grassroots syndicalism

National demonstration called by the CUB-SdL-Cobas grassroots union alliance. Local FdCA members participate.

Pesaro (Marches), 17 October: Immigrant detention centres and anti-immigration legislation

Organized by the CSA Oltrefrontiera social centre with the participation of local FdCA members.

Pesaro (Marches), 17 October: "1968 and schools"

An initiative of the Bobbato Library. Local FdCA members participate.

Fano (Marches), 18 October: Demonstration against cuts in education

During the demonstration, the local FdCA branch premises are open to the public.

Rome, 24 October: The De Angelis Case – solidarity demonstration

Called by delegates of the National Rail Workers' Assembly in support of fired rail worker Dante De Angelis. Members of the local FdCA branch participate.

Pesaro (Marches), 25 October: Anti-Fascist Demonstration

The local FdCA branch participates.

Rome, 27 October: Campaign for the internalization of the Rome City Council's social services

The FdCA's Rome branch joins the campaign to promote a People's Motion to be presented to the Rome City Council, forcing it to take back direct control of the social services provided by the Council.

Bologna, Fano, Florence, Palermo, Pesaro, Rome, Verona, October: Movement in defence of the public school and university system, against the "Gelmini Order", against Law 133

FdCA labour activists in the frontline of various demonstrations throughout the country, including the general strike of 30 October and the formation of local popular committees in defence of the public school system.

Rome, 31 October: Delegates' Assembly of the FIOM-CGIL

FIOM delegates and FdCA members Annibale Viappiani (FdCA Emilia) and Rosolino Cavaglieri (FdCA Lombardy) participate at the annual assembly of the metal workers' union.

Vittorio Veneto (Veneto), 4 November: "A Last-minute Victory" - anti-militarist evening

Film showing on the First World War. Organized by the Collettivo Libertario Carlo Giuliani with members of the FdCA North-East.

Rome, 5 November: CGIL Delegates' and Members' Assembly

FdCA member Peppe Lograno, of the Pesaro Camera del Lavoro, participates at the trade union assembly.

Pesaro (Marches), 8 November: Student Strike

Organized by the Collettivo Zero In Kondotta. The local FdCA branch participates in leafletting activities.

Treviso (Veneto), 8 November: Anti-Nazi Demonstration

With the participation of local FdCA members.

Cremona (Lombardy), 8 November: FdCA Labour Commission

• Evaluation of the current political and labour situation after the mobilizations of 17 and 30 October
• Financial crisis and the consequences on jobs and society
• Bargaining
• National statement.  [more]

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Trapani (Sicily), 8 November: 90th Anniversary of Armistice Day

Anti-militarist demonstration. The FdCA's Sicily branch participates.

Fano (Marches), 15 November: "From the movement in schools and universities to the general strike – grassroots union, social, cultural and political mobilization throughout the province

A public meeting and debate organized by the local FdCA branch.

Treviso (Veneto), 15 November: Anti-Racist Demonstration

Called by the Ubik Lab. The local FdCA branch participates, distributing 350 copies of the FdCA statement on the general strike.

Johannesburg, Melbourne, Rome, Paris, 16 November: International anarchist communist statement on the economic crisis and the G20

FdCA (Italy), Alternative Libertaire (France), Zabalaza Anarchist Communist Front (South Africa) and the Melbourne Anarchist Communist Group (Australia) release a joint statement translated into 11 languages. The statement is subsequently signed by the Federação Anarquista do Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Common Cause (Canada), the Unión Socialista Libertaria (Peru), the Union Communiste Libertaire (Canada), Liberty & Solidarity (Great Britain), the Asociación Obrera de Canarias (Africa), the Anarchistische Föderation Berlin (Germany) and Reading Grassroots Action (Great Britain).  [more]

Fano (Marches), 15 November: Students' strike

The local FdCA branch leaflets the town centre.

Rome, 17 November: Publication of "Alternativa Libertaria" (Italian edition), online news-sheet of the FdCA

Articles in this issue on: the economic crisis and the general strike; the schools' movement; the Middle East; the new series of "Antipodi".

Pesaro (Marches), 21 November: Anti-Fascist Dinner

Saltara (Marches), 22 November: FdCA Fano/Pesaro Branch Dinner

Jesi (Marches), 23 November: Marches Regional Anarchist Assembly

A meeting of groups and anarchist federations from the region. The FdCA's Marches branches participate. Discussion of mobilizations for the 12 December general strike and the possibility of an anarchist bloc, joint poster and leaflet campaign.

Pesaro (Marches), 24 November: Grassroots syndicalism fundraising dinner

Pesaro (Marches), 28-29 November: "Paranoia, or the non-existent enemy"

A cycle of public meetings organized by Alternativa Libertaria (FdCA-Fano). Video showing and seminar on Paul Haggis' film "Crash". Theme of the first meeting: "security, paranoia and the creation of an enemy".

Pesaro (Marches), 29 November: Multiethnic Dinner

Fano (Marches), 30 November: FdCA National Secretariat

• Analysis of FdCA involvement in the school and university movement
• Preparations for the general strike of 12 December
• Publishing programme for 2009
• Other initiatives.

Bologna, Fano, Florence, Palermo, Pesaro, Rome, Verona, November: Movement for the defence of the public school and university system, against the Gelmini Law and Law 133

FdCA activists take an active part in the many demonstrations throughout the country, the student strikes and the activities of local popular committees in defence of the public school system.

Florence, 3 December: Remembering Renzo Rastrelli

An initiative of the University of Florence in memory of the famous sinologist. Speakers include Adriana Dadà and Gianni Cimbalo (FdCA).

Fano (Marches), 4 December: Publication of "Alternativa Libertaria" (Italian edition), online news-sheet of the FdCA

In this issue: special on the general strike of 12 December.

Pesaro (Marches), 6 December: "Paranoia, or the non-existent enemy"

A cycle of public meetings organized by Alternativa Libertaria (FdCA-Fano). Theme of this second meeting: "victims: their role, their fate". Speakers include Monia Andreani of the FdCA-Marches.

Athens (Greece), 8 December: Alexis Grigoropoulos, 15, killed by the police

Solidarity with the Greek anarchist movement and the victims of repression, international solidarity with the social struggles both in Greece and in the rest of Europe! An international statement is released in 7 different languages, signed by: the Federazione dei Comunisti Anarchici (Italy), the Zabalaza Anarchist Communist Front (South Africa), the North-Eastern Federation of Anarchist Communists (USA), the Melbourne Anarchist Communist Group (Australia), the Union Communiste Libertaire (Canada), Alternative Libertaire (France), Common Cause (Canada), the Workers Solidarity Alliance (North America) and the Capital Terminus Collective (USA).  [more]

Ancona, Bologna, Crema, Florence, Genoa, Palermo, Pesaro, Rome, Mestre, 12 December: General Strike by the CGIL and the grassroots unions CUB, SdL, Confederazione Cobas, USI-AIT

FdCA delegations participate in regional or provincial demonstrations with distribution of "Alternativa Libertaria".

Rome, 12 December: 10th Anniversary party for the "La Talpa" Social Laboratory

Palermo, 15 December: Remembering Pinelli and Alexis Grigoropoulos

Demonstration outside the Greek Consulate by the FdCA with the FAI and the FAS.

Rome, 16 December: "This State of affairs: 12 December 1969"

A public assembly on the Piazza Fontana massacre and the death of the anarchist Giuseppe Pinelli. An initiative of the FdCA's Rome branch together with other local groups at the Faculty of Sociology in Rome University. Speaker: Adriana Dadà (FdCA-Florence).

Fano (Marches), 21 December: Meeting of the FdCA Workgroup on Energy & Environment

Trapani (Sicily), 28 December: Anti-racist Demonstration

In memory of the victims at the "Vulpitta" detention centre, a demonstration against immigrant detention centres (CPT) and the government's anti-immigration policies. The FdCA's Palermo branch participates.

Bellocchi di Fano (Marches), 31 December: Libertarian End-of-Year Party