Italian Communist Party

The Italian Communist Party (Partito Comunista Italiano, PCI) was a major political party in Italy, founded in 1921. It emerged from the Italian Socialist Party and played a significant role in Italian politics, particularly after World War II, advocating for socialist principles and workers' rights. The PCI was known for its opposition to fascism, involvement in anti-fascist resistance, and later for participating in government coalitions. It was influential throughout the 20th century but began to decline in the 1990s, ultimately dissolving in 1991 and transforming into a different political entity while continuing to support leftist policies.