While it was founded in France it now exists in over 40 (8/02) countries around the world.
Originally a single-issue movement demanding the introduction of the so-called Tobin tax on currency-speculation, ATTAC now covers a wide range of issues concerning globalisation.
Though ATTAC criticises the neoliberal ideology dominating the economic globalisation, it is not "anti-globalisation" but rather supports globalisation policies that are sustainable and socially just.
The main issues covered by ATTAC today are:
See Also: Anti-globalization movement
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