Posições Políticas
The PCP condemns the bombing raids by the USA and Great-Britain against Iraq
19 February 2001
The Portuguese Communist Party firmly condemns the systematic bombing raids by the USA and Great-Britain against Iraq, in a clear violation of an independent State’s sovereignty and of International Law. It particularly condemns the bombing raids carried out on February 16th against the outskirts of Baghdad where numerous Iraqi citizens were injured.
About the electoral results for the presidential elections
10 January 2001
I would like to begin by greeting all the members and sympathisers who from the very beginning associated with this candidacy and gave themselves to our campaign with enthusiasm or sent us words of incitement during its course. I would also like to greet the youth and, specially the JCP, for the enthusiasm and support given to us.
To put an end to the portuguese military presence in the Balkans
10 January 2001
In view of the extraordinary seriousness of the issues raised by the death and illnesses among the Portuguese troops sent to the Balkans, the Portuguese Communist Party considers it necessary to pursue and intensify the protest actions against the unacceptable attitude of the Portuguese Government and against Portugal's submissive involvement in the aggressive policy of the US, of NATO and of impe
Political Resolution of the XVI PCP Congress (Excerpts from Chapter I and Chapter IV)
10 December 2000
Chapter I - International Situacion
Chapter IV - The PCP, asserting its identity, increasing its influence
Motion - In defense of Peace
10 December 2000
Mankind is facing a gigantic challenge. Under the imperial baton of the US administration, the nuclear and space arms race and the globe's militarisation continue.
Motion - Solidarity with the struggle of the Palestinian People
10 December 2000
The 16th Congress of the PCP warmly and fraternally greets the Palestinian people and their prolonged and heroic national liberation struggle, against Israeli occupation and brutal aggression, for their right to a fatherland, to self-determination and to peace.
In this long path to freedom, there are countless victims, to whose memory we pay tribute.
The International Situation and the international activity of the Party
9 December 2000
Comrades,
The last four years have, in essence, confirmed the analyses of our 15th. Congress in relation to the characterization of the world evolution.
Instability and disorder are established in international relations with the attempt by imperialism to impose a "new order" hegemonized by USA and big business.
Opening speech by Carlos Carvalhas - XVI Congress of the Portuguese Communist Party
8 December 2000
Dear Friends and Comrades,
Dear foreign and national guests,
First of all I wish to thank you for your presence and I specially want to greet all the comrade delegates and, through you, to greet the whole party collective that you represent and the populations of the regions you come from.
The situation in Palestine
12 October 2000
The present situation in the Palestinian territories of Gaza, Cisjordania and Jerusalem is extremely serious. The brutal repression of the Palestinian people's fair struggle, ensued after the provoking "visit" of Ariel Sharon to the esplanade of the mosques in East Jerusalem, already caused more then a hundred of dead and thousands of wounded people. The vast majority of them are young people, Palestinians and Israeli Arabs.
Palestine Urgent solidarity!
11 October 2000
The situation in Palestine is extremely serious. From Jerusalem to Netzarin, from Hebron to Nazareth, a Palestinian rebellion wave raised up which Ehud Barak Government is drowning in blood. For the first time, Intifada spreads in Israel's own heart to Palestinian Israeli citizens.