Communist Workers Party of Catalonia
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Communist Workers Party of Catalonia (in Catalan
: Partit Comunista Obrer de Catalunya), was the communist party
in Catalonia
, the Catalan
referent of the Spanish Communist Workers' Party
(PCOE). PCOC was founded in 1973 as a split from Partit Socialista Unificat de Catalunya, and was legalized on 28 October 1977.
The central organ of PCOC was Endavant!, which was published monthly 1974-1999. The party's general secretary
was Albert Farrán.
Election results:
When Enrique Líster
rejoined the Communist Party of Spain
(PCE) in 1986, following the departure of Santiago Carrillo
from PCE, major sections of PCOC returned to PSUC. PCOC fused, along with PCOE, into the Communist Party of the Peoples of Spain
in 2000.
Catalan language
Catalan is a Romance language, the national and only official language of Andorra and a co-official language in the Spanish autonomous communities of Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and Valencian Community, where it is known as Valencian , as well as in the city of Alghero, on the Italian island...
: Partit Comunista Obrer de Catalunya), was the communist party
Communist party
A political party described as a Communist party includes those that advocate the application of the social principles of communism through a communist form of government...
in Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
, the Catalan
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
referent of the Spanish Communist Workers' Party
Spanish Communist Workers' Party
Partido Comunista Obrero Español is a minor communist political party in Spain. It was founded in 1973, when Enrique Líster revolted against the Eurocommunist line of Communist Party of Spain general secretary Santiago Carrillo...
(PCOE). PCOC was founded in 1973 as a split from Partit Socialista Unificat de Catalunya, and was legalized on 28 October 1977.
The central organ of PCOC was Endavant!, which was published monthly 1974-1999. The party's general secretary
General secretary
-International intergovernmental organizations:-International nongovernmental organizations:-Sports governing bodies:...
was Albert Farrán.
Election results:
- 1980 Parliament of CataloniaParliament of CataloniaThe Parliament of Catalonia is the unicameral legislature of Catalonia. It is formed by 135 members , who are elected every four years in ordinary period, or extraordinarily upon dissolution and call of elections by the President of Catalonia, by universal suffrage in proportional lists with four...
elections: 12,963 votes (0.48%) - 1984 Parliament of Catalonia elections: 2,593 votes (0.09%)
When Enrique Líster
Enrique Líster
Enrique Líster Forján was a Spanish communist politician and military officer.-Early life:...
rejoined the Communist Party of Spain
Communist Party of Spain
The Communist Party of Spain is the third largest national political party in Spain. It is the largest member organization of the United Left electoral coalition and has influence in the largest trade union in Spain, Workers' Commissions ....
(PCE) in 1986, following the departure of Santiago Carrillo
Santiago Carrillo
Santiago Carrillo Solares is a Spanish politician who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Spain from 1960 to 1982.- Childhood and early youth :...
from PCE, major sections of PCOC returned to PSUC. PCOC fused, along with PCOE, into the Communist Party of the Peoples of Spain
Communist Party of the Peoples of Spain
Communist Party of the Peoples of Spain is a communist political party in Spain. PCPE was founded out of the unification of several Marxist-Leninist factions. The youth organization is called the Collectives of Communist Youth.On December 13–15 of 1984 a "Communist Unity Congress" was held...
in 2000.