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10th Congress of the Communist Youth of Greece
The 10th Congress of the Communist Youth of Greece will be held onthe 7th, 8thand 9thofMay under the slogan: “Communism is the youth of the world. KNE is our organization”.The Congress will conclude on the 9th of May followed by a big event dedicated to the 65 years since the Antifascist Victory of the Peoples.
KNE is looking forward to its 10th Congress with revolutionary optimism. This optimism is a result of many positive steps that we have taken and the upturn of the Organization in these four years since our 9th Congress. During this period, we have become stronger, we have matured even more, both ideologically and politically, we have reinforced our revolutionary – communist characteristics, we played a significant role in the build-up of struggles for the rights of the new generation. KNE contributed in serious political struggles on KKE’s side.
The central subject of the 10th Congress is the strengthening of KNE; we aim for a stronger KNE. We strive to be able to fight alongside the Communist Party of Greece even more effectively, under any circumstances, and commit more young people to the prospect of socialism-communism. KNE wants to contribute in the preparation of young communists, of the new members of KKE. It wants to play a leading role in the reinforcement of the youth movement on an antimonopoly and anticapitalist basis. KNE wants to meet it's obligationsin the struggle of the ideas, in the encounter with the bourgeoisie ideology and opportunism. Read More
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Comparable
Results
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General Elections
2009
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General Elections
2007
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General Elections
2004
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Votes
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%
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Seats
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Votes
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%
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Seats
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Votes
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%
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Seats
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KKE
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517,154
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7,54
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21
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583.750
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8,15
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22
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435.599
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5.89
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12
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Pasok (socialdemocrats)
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2.994.825
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43,94
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160
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2.727.279
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38,10
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102
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2.997.036
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40,55
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117
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ND (conservatives)
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2.282.828
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33,49
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91
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2.994.979
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41,84
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152
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3.353.295
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45,37
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165
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Laos (extreme right)
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383.309
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5,62
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15
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271.809
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3,80
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10
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161.728
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2,19
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0
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Syriza (opportunists)
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313.024
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4,59
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13
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361.101
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5,04
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14
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240.907
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3,26
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6
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Greens
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172.067
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2,52
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75.502
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1,05
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-
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-
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Others
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156.537
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2,23
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144.586
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2,02
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-
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202.684
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2,74
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Early Parliamentary Elections on 4th October 2009
Powerful KKE, for strong people
 COMMUNIST YOUTH OF GREECE SALUTES KSM
The CC of the Communist Youth of Greece salutes the positive development in the struggle of Communist Youth Union of Czech Republic (KSM). The judgement of the Supreme Administrative Court of Czech Republic, which cancelled the decision of the First Instance Court on the ban of KSM and sent the case back to the Municipal Court of Prague, is a step forward in the continuous and persistent struggle of KSM for the end of its ban. This ban has been imposed by the Czech government because KSM declares the collective ownership of the means of production as a programmatic goal.
This development is the result, first of all, of the struggle of KSM and Czech youth as well as of the international anti-imperialist movement.
Communist Youth of Greece (KNE) supported KSM from the very first moment through several protests in the Czech embassy in Athens and initiatives of solidarity with KSM. Along with other communist and anti-imperialist youth organizations it struggled in order the ban of KSM to become an international issue and it contributed to the international youth action against this unacceptable decision of Czech government.
Despite this positive development, the international communist and anti-imperialist movement should remain in a state of vigilance and readiness. The attack of imperialism, European Union and their political forces against the communist ideology and action will get more and more intense as long as the irreconcilable contradictions capitalism reveal and the struggle of socialism appears as the only alternative and perspective for the people’s and youth’s needs. This anticommunist attack, which targets especially at the consciousness of young people, should meet the resolute response of the communist and anti-imperialist youth organisations at national and international level.
KNE declares that it will strengthen its action against anticommunism, its support and solidarity with KSM and all forces that are in the target of the anticommunist campaign. It will struggle for the end of the ban of KSM as well as of other persecutions and anticommunist measures
In Greece 27 lists of political parties and organisations took part in the EP lections on 7th June. KKE gathered 428,283 votes, 8.35% and elected 2 members of the European Parliament (in this term the MEPs of Greece have been reduced to 22 from 24 previously).
A high abstention rate, approximately by 47%, was recorded in these elections, leading to a reduction of the votes of all parties comparing to the results of parliamentary elections in 2007 and the EP elections in 2004.
On 8th June the CC held a session in order to elaborate a first assessment on the results of the EP elections on 7th June 2009. The CC summed up its initial conclusions and promoted the process of discussion within the party and general with friends and supporters of the Party as well as with people who cooperate and struggle along with the Party.
The CC extended militant greetings to the members of the Party and KNE, the friends and supporters of the Party, the people cooperating with KKE who worked hard and struggled along with the communists for the battle of the EP elections and notes that: “the multifaceted political and mass activity of the Party developed under particularly hard and complicated conditions that have to do with the economic crisis and the system’s elaborated strategy for the management of the people’s indignation; it constitutes a significant basis and offers new positive experiences”.
Furthermore the CC estimates that: “to a great extent these elections approach the character of the battle of the parliamentary elections. It has been the most complicated and hard EP elections battle over the last 25 years; it took place under the conditions of the contradictory impact of the economic capitalist crisis on the consciousness and the stance of the working people. The reliable yardstick for this battle is the result of the parliamentary elections in 2007 and to a lesser extent the results of the EP elections in 2004 as they were held after the national elections and under different political conditions”.
Press Conference on the joint statement of 21 Communist and Workers’ Parties from EU countries on the EP Elections
 On Monday, 11th May 2009, Aleka Papariga the general secretary of the CC of KKE gave a press conference on the joint statement of 21 Communist and Workers’ Parties from EU countries on the EP elections.
Gyula Thürmer, president of the Hungarian Communist Workers’ Party and Carmelo Suárez general secretary of the Communist Party of the Peoples of Spain also took part in the press conference.
Aleka Papariga in her opening remarks underscored:
“As you already know, KKE maintains multifaceted international cooperation at all levels with Communist and Workers’ Parties irrespective from any ideological, political differences that may exist, which has constituted a good starting point for the broader rallying of anti-imperialist forces. The international meetings which have been established since several years, have advanced regarding the discussion and exchange of views; they are characterised by the effort, apart from the discussion of the issues we face every day, to highlight shared or different positions on issues of strategic importance as well as theoretical questions.
At the same time, the cooperation at regional level, in each continent or among neighboring areas develops too.
Indiscipline - Disobedience to the European Union
June 7th - Strong KKE
 Struggle with us for:
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Decent permanent secure work with full rights. For real increases to wages and pensions.
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The peoples to become the masters of the sources of wealth and the strategic sectors of the economies of their countries.
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Free public healthcare, and social security systems. For the reduction of retirement age and real increases to pensions. For upgraded free unified public education for all.
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Full rights for immigrant workers. Support of small and medium farmers and food safety. For the real protection of the environment which is sacrificed for the profits of big capital.
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The right of every people to choose their own path of development. This right includes the right of disassociation from the multifaceted dependences from EU and NATO as well as the socialist option.
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Peace, the withdrawal of all US-NATO military bases and the dismantling of NATO. Against the “Partnership for Peace” and the Euro-army. No participation in imperialist wars and interventions.
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Solidarity with all the peoples who are struggling. For an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. For a just solution to the Cyprus problem. For the defence of Socialist Cuba, the abolition of the joint position of the EU towards it.
A mass action of the Communist Party of Greece against the Conference of the Bilderberg club
 The Athens party organisation of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) held on Friday 15 May, a massive action by the hotel where the conference of the Bilderber elite club was held. This club brings together politicians, economists and other influential people of the world establishment. Now it takes place in a secret environment at the hotel Astir Palace at Vouliagmeni resort near Athens.
As it is known, Bilderberg Club meetings are held in private, the press is not invited to the meeting and not informed about the content of the discussions, neither about the composition of the guests. However, it is known that among the members of this club there are some Greek politicians, both from the ruling right party «New Democracy» (ND), and from the social-democratic party PASOK. The members of the Bilderberg club include among others the US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi, Richard Holbrooke, scientists from NASA, presidents of banks, automotive industries, aviation industries and multinational companies. From the side of EU Jean-Claude Trichet, head of the European Central Bank, the Outgoing General Secretary of NATO Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, but also the queen Sofia of Spain and Beatrix of the Netherlands participate.
Communist Youth of Greece salutes KSM
The CC of the Communist Youth of Greece salutes the positive development in the struggle of Communist Youth Union of Czech Republic (KSM). The judgement of the Supreme Administrative Court of Czech Republic, which cancelled the decision of the First Instance Court on the ban of KSM and sent the case back to the Municipal Court of Prague, is a step forward in the continuous and persistent struggle of KSM for the end of its ban. This ban has been imposed by the Czech government because KSM ...
16/09/2009
Press Conference on the joint statement of 21 Communist and Workers’ Parties from EU countries on the EP Elections
On Monday, 11th May 2009, Aleka Papariga the general secretary of the CC of KKE gave a press conference on the joint statement of 21 Communist and Workers’ Parties from EU countries on the EP elections.
Gyula Thürmer, president of the Hungarian Communist Workers’ Party and Carmelo Suárez general secretary of the Communist Party of the Peoples of Spain also took part in the press conference.
Aleka Papariga in her opening remarks underscored:
“As you already ...
21/05/2009
Joint statement in face of the European Elections
Workers, self-employed,
craftsmen, small farmers, women, youth
We speak to you in face of the European elections in 2009. Workers and small farmers trade-unionists, militants of the peace movement, the women’s movement, the youth movement, for democratic rights, for popular liberties, international solidarity, militants of the movements against the treaties of the EU and NATO. We share the vision of a society without exploitation of man by man, without poverty, social injustice and imperialist ...
21/05/2009
Panhellenic mobilization of KNE at the port of Astacos
Panhellenic mobilization of KNE at the port of Astacos
A mobilization of KNE took place in the morning of Sunday 18th of January at the port of Astakos. Weapons and ammunitions are being transferred to Israel from this port by the US-NATO imperialists. All this weaponry is already used to assassin Palestinian people.
The Palestinian flag is waving in the port of Astakos since yesterday. Thousands of members and friends of KNE participated in a big demonstration - blockade of the private ...
19/01/2009
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Download The International Edition of "Odigitis"- Organ of the CC of KNE- Jan 2010
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