PCP's Future at Stake: Jerónimo Guarantees No Hesitation as João Ferreira Aims for PS Voters
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PCP's Future at Stake: Jerónimo Guarantees No Hesitation as João Ferreira Aims for PS Voters

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Summary:

  • 22nd Congress of the PCP elects new Central Committee today.

  • Alexandre Araújo emphasizes the importance of connecting with the masses for party strength.

  • João Ferreira calls for concrete objectives like increasing pensions and wages.

  • Ferreira warns against easy solutions and stresses the need for political change.

  • Manuela Pinto Ângelo reports a positive financial result for the PCP, but challenges persist.

PCP Congress Update

The 22nd Congress of the PCP is currently underway, entering a new session at 18:30 today, where the new Central Committee will be elected. Following the elections, the results will be announced, and the new committee will select the executive bodies: political committee, secretariat, and central control committee. The names of the new executive members will be revealed to the congress tomorrow morning.

Connection with the Masses

Alexandre Araújo, a member of the PCP Central Committee, emphasizes the party's connection with the masses as both the "goal" and the "source of strength" for the PCP. He urges for an "expansion, deepening, and intensification" of this connection, calling for more active participation from communists in various structures, organizations, and associations, including trade unions and youth movements. According to Araújo, "experience shows that it is through this connection that we recruit the most outstanding individuals".

Defining Objectives for Change

The PCP leadership stresses the need for "concrete objectives" such as increasing pensions and wages. They have identified the necessity to reinforce workers' organizations and promote "convergences with democrats and patriots" to strengthen the party's influence. João Ferreira asserts that without strengthening the PCP, aspirations for change will not materialize, claiming the party is "indispensable to a government that gives it expression".

Political Viability and Alternative Solutions

Ferreira emphasizes the need to "demonstrate the viability" of the PCP's policies and to pave the way for their realization. He warns against the allure of "easy solutions" and highlights that a substantial change in the political landscape is necessary. Ferreira acknowledges that this process will be "demanding, complex, and lengthy", but insists that it is achievable through the "development of mass social struggle" and by shifting broad sectors to the left, particularly from the Socialist Party (PS).

A Call for a New Political Alternative

Ferreira argues for a "break with alternative politics" and the establishment of a "political alternative" that upholds democratic governance. He criticizes the right-wing policies that have led to a "subordinate and dependent" country, advocating for a "patriotic alternative" that prioritizes national sovereignty and independence while addressing the interests of the people, not the ruling classes. He lists various measures to enhance national wealth, ensure fair wage distribution, and democratize culture.

Financial Health of the PCP

During the congress, Manuela Pinto Ângelo announced a positive financial result for the PCP between 2020 and 2023, averaging €732,000 annually. However, she cautioned that challenges remain, particularly regarding the financial stability of regional organizations.

Promoting Peace Over Conflict

Ilda Figueiredo, a Porto city councillor and former MEP, advocates for the "promotion of a culture of peace" in contrast to the current global tensions. She highlights the dangers of escalating confrontations and emphasizes the need for mobilization against potential global conflicts, criticizing Portugal for not recognizing Palestine and condemning the "genocide" in Gaza.

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