Overview
- Barcelona’s Global Progressive Mobilization drew about 6,000 participants from over 40 countries over the weekend, ending with pledges to coordinate policy across borders.
- Organizers said a joint declaration will outline work on inequality, climate action and platform regulation, and South Africa plans to ask the UN General Assembly in September to create an International Panel on Inequality.
- U.S. Democrats took part on stage and by video, with Sen. Chris Murphy and Gov. Tim Walz criticizing President Trump as Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders sent recorded messages of support.
- Tensions with Washington deepened after Spain restricted U.S. war-related use of its airspace and bases, prompting a new Trump attack on Truth Social targeting Pedro Sánchez and Spain’s defense spending.
- Speakers urged UN reform and wealth taxes to counter authoritarian trends, while some outlets focused on sharp Israel criticism and the backing of donor Alex Soros, reflecting divisions inside the broader progressive camp.