Best way to celebrate VE Day Anniversary and the crushing of fascism

The Specter of Fascism Is Haunting Europe as It Marks VE Day

Eighty years ago today, Europe celebrated the defeat of fascism after a titanic struggle. Yet as historian Enzo Traverso points out, the latest anniversary of VE Day comes at a moment when the far right is stronger than at any point since 1945.

VE Day: We must never appease fascism

Speaking in a Scottish Government debate Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, Scottish Green Co-leader Patrick Harvie reflected on the horrors of WW2 and warned against appeasing fascism. Patrick Harvie said: “The motion reminds us of the hundreds of thousands of UK forces, and the tens of thousands of civilians, whose lives were lost in WW2. “Beyond that, the war caused up to 85 million deaths worldwide - around 3%…

Best way to celebrate VE Day Anniversary and the crushing of fascism

This is easily the most beautiful way to commemorate and celebrate the crushing of fascism on the anniversary of VE Day… RETWEET pic.twitter.com/FPkrnlXIeT — Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) May 7, 2025 …never stop fighting fascism. Increasingly having independent opinion in a mainstream media environment which mostly echo one another has become more important than ever, so if you value having an independent voice – please donate here.