Communist Party of Italy (Partito Comunista Italiano)

The Communist Party of Italy (Partito Comunista Italiano, PCI) was a major political party in Italy, founded in 1921. It was rooted in Marxist ideology and sought to promote communism, advocating for workers' rights, social equality, and state ownership of production. The PCI played a significant role in Italian politics, especially after World War II, becoming one of Europe's largest communist parties. It was influential during the post-war reconstruction and participated in government coalitions. Over time, particularly after the fall of the Soviet Union, the party gradually transformed, eventually dissolving in 1991 and leading to the formation of new leftist groups.