National Issues

Intervention by Jerónimo de Sousa General Secretary of PCP at the Rally Avante Festival

We commemorate the 40 years since the April Revolution in this «Avante!» Festival, in this Festival which is April.

Statement of the PCP Central Committee of June 29th - 30th, 2014

The Central Committee of PCP, in its June 29th-30th 2014 meeting , analyzed the country's economic, social and political situation, the deeply damaging consequences of the Government's right-wing policy and action, as well as its confrontation with the Constitution of the Republic; evaluated the development of the worker's and people's struggle; appreciated aspects of the international and European Union situation; and defined guidelines for political initiative, the struggle for achieving a patriotic and left-wing alternative and the reinforcement of the Party.

Statement of the PCP Central Committee of May 27th, 2014

The Central Committee of the PCP met on May 27, 2014, and assessed the results of the elections for the European Parliament as well as their political consequences; assessed the most relevant aspects of the country's economic and social situation and the consequences of the Troika's policies, the campaign of mystification surrounding the so-called “clean exit” and the new developments in the government's political offensive; assessed the workers' struggle and its prospects; defined the Party's main lines of work, regarding political initiatives, the struggle to materialize an alternative, patriotic and left-wing policy, and the strengthening of the [Party] organization.

On the election results for the European Parliament

The increase in the dimension and electoral influence of CDU and the increase in the number of seats with the election of a third MP (even more important since it was gained despite the reduction of the total number of Portuguese MPs) represents one of the most significant electoral successes of CDU for the European Parliament, the most significant in the last 25 years.

Let us all march on May 1st!

1. The Political Committee of the Central Committee of the PCP appeals to all workers and the Portuguese people for a massive participation in the May 1st. demonstrations called by CGTP-IN all over the country.

40th. Anniversary of the April Revolution - The Values of April in the Future of Portugal

1. The April Revolution constituted the implementation of the will of the Portuguese people, an affirmation of freedom, social emancipation and national independence.

Statement by the PCP Central Committee of March 24, 2014

The Central Committee meeting on March 24, 2014, examined aspects of the national situation, the consequences resulting from the implementation of the State Budget for 2014 and reaffirmed the mass struggle as the key factor to combat the ongoing offensive. The Central Committee, which also examined aspects of the international situation, evaluated the work to prepare the European Parliament elections and reaffirmed their importance as an opportunity, with the strengthening of CDU, to contribute to defeat the current government, for a rupture with the right-wing policy and to defend the interests of the people and the country.

On the meeting of the Central Committee of the PCP

Press Conference, Jerónimo de Sousa, General Secretary, Lisbon Monday, December 16, 2013

Statement of the PCP Central Committee of December 15th - 16th, 2013

Having analysed the national situation, the worsening economic and social situation and the consequences that Portugal will suffer as a result of the 2014 State Budget adoption, it was reasserted that mass struggle is the key element in fighting the ongoing offensive. The Central Committee expressed solidarity with ongoing struggles, and appealed to workers, communities, and to all democrats and patriots to not give up in the face of the offensive and to fight for a patriotic and left-wing alternative.The Central Committee highlighted the dimension, scope and significance of the events held as part of Álvaro Cunhal's centennial, and adopted two resolutions: One on organisational party-strengthening, and another on the April Revolution's 40th anniversary celebration in 2014.

40th anniversary of the April Revolution - The values of April in Portugal's future

In 2014, the Portuguese workers and people will celebrate 40 years of April 25, 1974 – the April Revolution. 1. The April Revolution is an historic achievement of the Portuguese people and an act of social and national emancipation, which represents one of the most important events in Portugal's history.