Italian Communist Party (PCI)

The Italian Communist Party (PCI) was one of the largest communist parties in Western Europe during the 20th century. In the late 1970s and 1980s, it embraced Eurocommunism, a movement that sought to adapt Marxist principles to democratic contexts rather than following the Soviet model. The PCI aimed to promote social justice and workers' rights through parliamentary means and broader engagement with various political groups. It emphasized a commitment to democracy and civil liberties, distancing itself from authoritarianism, and sought to foster a unique Italian socialism that reflected local conditions and aspirations.