Posições Políticas

TTIP – A threat to the workers and peoples

As clearly shown in previous interventions, there is a pressing need to denounce the real aims and consequences of the so-called "Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement “, commonly known as Transatlantic Treaty or TTIP - with this initiative representing yet another contribution by the PCP to this effect.

PCP reaffirms solidarity with the Bolivarian Revolution faced with an attempted coup

In view of the recent attempted coup against the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and its legitimate President, Nicolás Maduro, the PCP reaffirms its strong condemnation of the manoeuvres of political, economic and media destabilization carried out by the reactionary forces in that country.

On the agreement announced in the Eurogroup regarding Greece

The PCP denounces the whole process of blackmail, pressure and imposition surrounding the now announced agreement, which clearly shows the hypocrisy of the European Union and its main leaders.

On the informal European Council

In the aftermath of the informal European Council of February 12:

The PCP considers that the statements made by the Prime Minister, after the meeting of the European Council, constitute an unacceptable act of submission to the interests of big business and the directory of powers led by Germany.

Statement of the PCP Central Committee Meeting

Meeting of the Central Committee of the PCP - 9th February 2015

On the elections in Greece

PCP considers that the results of the Greek elections represent a defeat of the parties who, at the service of big capital, have governed Greece and that, with the European Union, are responsible for the policy of economic and social disaster that has been imposed on the Greek people. A defeat translated by a reduction in the joint percentage of New Democracy and PASOK.

The PCP condemns the attack in Paris

The PCP firmly condemns the attack that took place in Paris against the headquarters of the Charlie Hebdo magazine and expresses its consternation and solidarity with the French people.

Statement by the Central Committee of the PCP - Meeting of 14th December

The PCP Central Committee met on 14 December 2014, having analysed Portugal's situation as well as aspects of the international situation. It examined developments in the mass struggle and in the work to bring about a break with right-wing policies and to build a patriotic and left-wing alternative. The Central Committee outlined preparations for the 2015 parliamentary election, as well as to continue strengthening and asserting the Party.

The PCP expresses its congratulations with the liberation of the Cuban patriots jailed in the USA

The Portuguese Communist Party expresses its congratulations for the liberation of the three Cuban patriots Antonio Guerrero, Gerardo Hernández and Ramón Labañino, who were still detained in US jails, since 1998.

PCP condemns the murder of a Palestinian Minister

The PCP condemns the murder, by the Israeli occupier's military forces, of Ziad Abu Ein, a Minister of the Palestinian Authority, Chairman of the Committee Against the Apartheid Wall and the Settlements. Ziad Abu Ein was murdered when he was taking part in a demonstration by Palestinian activists, near Ramallah, against the confiscation of Palestinian lands and the destruction of crops and olive trees in the occupied territories of Palestine.