National Issues

Statement by the PCP Central Committee of October 1, 2013

The Central Committee of the Portuguese Communist Party met on October, 1 to discuss the outcome of the local elections held on September, 29 and their repercussions on the current political situation.

«A Set of results of undeniable value, importance and significance»

Statement by Jerónimo de Sousa, General Secretary of the PCP on the local elections results

We are a Party with a prompt answer and solutions for the country’s problems

Speech by Jerónimo de Sousa, General Secretary, Seixal, Avante! Festival Rally

Opening of the Avante! Festival 2013

Speech by Jerónimo de Sousa, General Secretary of PCP - 6th September, Seixal

General Strike of June 27, 2013: an irreparable shock for the PSD/CDS-PP government

In a statement regarding the General Strike, held today, June 27, 2013, in Portugal, Jerónimo de Sousa, General Secretary of the Portuguese Communist Party, stressed: Thursday, June 27, 2013

Closing Speech by Jerónimo de Sousa, General Secretary of PCP

19th PCP Congress Closing Speech by Jerónimo de Sousa; General Secretary of PCP - Sunday, December 2, 2012

General Secretary

Paulo Raimundo Paulo Raimundo is 46 years old, married and has three children. Son of workers who come from the municipality of Beja. He was born in Cascais, the municipality where his parents worked at the time, as employees of Estoril Football Club, where they stayed in the club’s facilities. He lived in Setúbal from the age of 3, where his parents settled and worked.

Portuguese Communist Party - Constitution

Chapter I The Party Art. 1 1. The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) founded on March 6, 1921, is the political party of the proletariat, the party of the working class and of all Portuguese workers.

Secretariat of the Central Committee

Alexandre Araújo Intellectual. 48 years old Francisco Lopes Factory worker. 65 years old