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The KPD was formed in 1914 after the revolutionary wing of [[National Labor]], led by [[Rethe Lundgren]], broke away from the party in response to its support for the Imperial Separatists in the [[Ruvelkan Civil War]]. It went on to play a central role in the unsuccessful [[1916 Delkoran uprisings|1916 uprisings]], leading to several key figures being arrested. Passage of the [[Sedition Acts (Delkora)|Sedition Acts]] greatly hampered the party's ability to organize and disseminate propaganda.
The KPD was formed in 1914 after the revolutionary wing of [[National Labor]], led by [[Rethe Lundgren]], broke away from the party in response to its support for the Imperial Separatists in the [[Ruvelkan Civil War]]. It went on to play a central role in the unsuccessful [[1916 Delkoran uprisings|1916 uprisings]], leading to several key figures being arrested. Passage of the [[Sedition Acts (Delkora)|Sedition Acts]] greatly hampered the party's ability to organize and disseminate propaganda.


The failed uprisings fueled the [[Delkoran red scare#First red scare|first red scare]] in Delkora, during which there was a major push to oust communists from trade unions and government agencies. Nonetheless, the party came to develop deep ties to the labor movement, challenging the conservative leadership of the unions and playing an important role in the [[1946 Delkoran steel strikes|1946 steel strikes]]. As a result of these efforts, KPD membership swelled to a peak of over 300,000 by the mid-1950s.
The failed uprisings fueled the [[Delkoran red scare#First red scare|first red scare]] in Delkora, during which there was a major push to oust communists from trade unions and government agencies. Nonetheless, the party came to develop deep ties to the labor movement, challenging the conservative leadership of the unions and playing an important role in the [[1946 Delkoran steel strikes|1946 steel strikes]]. As a result of these efforts, KPD membership swelled to over 300,000 by the mid-1950s.


In the 1940s, the party established a close relationship with [[General Labor Confederation of Delkora|LO]] president [[Mireli Sørensen]], who opened the door of the organization to communists, socialists, and anarchists. Several major unions, including most notably the United Industrial Workers, came under communist leadership through organizing efforts led by the KPD and other radical groups.   
In the 1940s, the party established a close relationship with [[General Labor Confederation of Delkora|LO]] president [[Mireli Sørensen]], who opened the door of the organization to communists, socialists, and anarchists. Several major unions, including most notably the [[General Labor Confederation of Delkora|United Industrial Workers]], came under communist leadership through organizing efforts led by the KPD and other radical groups.   


For much of the party's early history, it abstained from elections, although in 1959 a decision was made at the party congress that year to begin fielding candidates for office. While the KPD had some notable successes at the state and local level in the early 1960s, most notably in Norenstal under the premiership of [[Jette Bruun]], it remained a marginal force at the federal level and saw its support slowly wane as the prosperity brought about by the [[New Kingdom]] demobilized many of its supporters.
For much of the party's early history, it abstained from elections, although a decision was later made to begin fielding candidates for office. It had significant success during the 1950s depression and established a presence at the state and local level, most notably in [[Norenstal]] under the premiership of [[Jette Bruun]]. However, it saw its support slowly wane as the prosperity brought about by the [[New Kingdom]] demobilized many of its supporters.


In office, KPD candidates were critically supportive of New Kingdom initiatives, generally voting for them while simultaneously calling for more far-reaching measures. Fearing the possibility of being co-opted into the New Kingdom bureaucracy, party members refused appointments to agencies like the National Industrial Administration and the Federal Public Works Commission. Likewise, the party has maintained a policy of refusing to participate in or support National Labor-led governments.
In office, KPD candidates were critically supportive of New Kingdom initiatives, generally voting for them while simultaneously calling for more far-reaching measures. Fearing the possibility of being co-opted into the New Kingdom bureaucracy, party members refused appointments to agencies like the National Industrial Administration and the Federal Public Works Commission. Likewise, the party has maintained a policy of refusing to participate in or support National Labor-led governments.


In the 1980s, the party was vocally opposed to the neoliberal reforms of the governments of [[Lars af Vellarand]] and [[Ulrik Andersen]], helping to mobilize nationwide protests throughout the decade.
In the 1980s, the party was vocally opposed to the neoliberal reforms of the governments of [[Lars af Vellarand]] and [[Ulrik Andersen]], helping to mobilize nationwide protests throughout the decade. The [[neoliberal conspiracy]] and [[Early 1990s depression in Delkora|early 1990s depression]] gave the party a second wind of popularity. In 2002, it joined the [[Kol Vossgaard]] government, the first time it participated in a federal coalition.


==Ideology==
==Ideology==
The KPD is a {{wp|Far-left politics|far-left}} political party that calls for a world revolution led by the working-class with the goal of establishing a {{wp|Communism|communist}} society. Since its inception, the party's program and strategy have been heavily influenced by the political ideas of its founder, Rethe Lundgren, who was critical of the {{wp|Authoritarian socialism|authoritarian}} and {{wp|Bureaucratic collectivism|bureaucratic}} development of socialism in the [[Ruvelkan Socialist Republic]].
The KPD is a {{wp|Far-left politics|far-left}} political party that calls for a world revolution led by the working-class with the goal of establishing a {{wp|Communism|communist}} society. Since its inception, the party's program and strategy have been heavily influenced by the political ideas of its founder, Rethe Lundgren, who was critical of the {{wp|Authoritarian socialism|authoritarian}} and {{wp|Bureaucratic collectivism|bureaucratic}} development of socialism in the [[Ruvelkan Socialist Republic]].
The party rejects {{wp|vanguardism}}, arguing that the revolution must be carried out by elected {{wp|workers' councils}} that will then serve as the primary institutions of the new socialist society and oversee the {{wp|withering away of the state}}. This gives it a strong {{wpl|council communism|council communist}} character.
While critical of nationalism, it supports struggles for {{wp|National liberation (Marxism)|national self-determination}}.


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Communist Party of Delkora

Kommunistpartiet i Delkore
AbbreviationKPD
LeaderBerit Thrane
FounderRethe Lundgren
Founded1914
Split fromNational Labor
HeadquartersNorenstal
NewspaperKampen
Youth wingRød Ungdom
Membership (2020)Increase 489,723
IdeologyLeft communism
Political positionFar-left
Colors  Auburn
Anthem"The Internationale"
Chamber of Representatives
14 / 500
Chamber of Nobles
0 / 200
First ministers
1 / 7
State parliaments
80 / 1,150
County councils
217 / 2,317
Municipal councils
3,682 / 47,580
Election symbol
C
Website
www.kpd.del

The Communist Party of Delkora (Delkoran: Kommunistpartiet i Delkore) is a far-left political party in Delkora. Since its founding in 1914, the party has had a considerable impact on Delkoran politics and at various times has played a leading role in the Delkoran labor movement. The party's leader, Berit Thrane, currently serves as the mayor of Norenstal.

History

The KPD was formed in 1914 after the revolutionary wing of National Labor, led by Rethe Lundgren, broke away from the party in response to its support for the Imperial Separatists in the Ruvelkan Civil War. It went on to play a central role in the unsuccessful 1916 uprisings, leading to several key figures being arrested. Passage of the Sedition Acts greatly hampered the party's ability to organize and disseminate propaganda.

The failed uprisings fueled the first red scare in Delkora, during which there was a major push to oust communists from trade unions and government agencies. Nonetheless, the party came to develop deep ties to the labor movement, challenging the conservative leadership of the unions and playing an important role in the 1946 steel strikes. As a result of these efforts, KPD membership swelled to over 300,000 by the mid-1950s.

In the 1940s, the party established a close relationship with LO president Mireli Sørensen, who opened the door of the organization to communists, socialists, and anarchists. Several major unions, including most notably the United Industrial Workers, came under communist leadership through organizing efforts led by the KPD and other radical groups.

For much of the party's early history, it abstained from elections, although a decision was later made to begin fielding candidates for office. It had significant success during the 1950s depression and established a presence at the state and local level, most notably in Norenstal under the premiership of Jette Bruun. However, it saw its support slowly wane as the prosperity brought about by the New Kingdom demobilized many of its supporters.

In office, KPD candidates were critically supportive of New Kingdom initiatives, generally voting for them while simultaneously calling for more far-reaching measures. Fearing the possibility of being co-opted into the New Kingdom bureaucracy, party members refused appointments to agencies like the National Industrial Administration and the Federal Public Works Commission. Likewise, the party has maintained a policy of refusing to participate in or support National Labor-led governments.

In the 1980s, the party was vocally opposed to the neoliberal reforms of the governments of Lars af Vellarand and Ulrik Andersen, helping to mobilize nationwide protests throughout the decade. The neoliberal conspiracy and early 1990s depression gave the party a second wind of popularity. In 2002, it joined the Kol Vossgaard government, the first time it participated in a federal coalition.

Ideology

The KPD is a far-left political party that calls for a world revolution led by the working-class with the goal of establishing a communist society. Since its inception, the party's program and strategy have been heavily influenced by the political ideas of its founder, Rethe Lundgren, who was critical of the authoritarian and bureaucratic development of socialism in the Ruvelkan Socialist Republic.

The party rejects vanguardism, arguing that the revolution must be carried out by elected workers' councils that will then serve as the primary institutions of the new socialist society and oversee the withering away of the state. This gives it a strong council communist character.

While critical of nationalism, it supports struggles for national self-determination.