Communist Party of Delkora
Communist Party of Delkora Kommunistpartiet i Delkore | |
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| Abbreviation | KPD |
| Leader | Berit Thrane |
| Founder | Rethe Lundgren |
| Founded | 1914 |
| Split from | National Labor |
| Headquarters | Norenstal |
| Newspaper | Kampen |
| Youth wing | Rød Ungdom |
| Membership (2020) |  489,723 |
| Ideology | Left communism |
| Political position | Far-left |
| Colors | Auburn |
| Anthem | "The Internationale" |
| Chamber of Representatives | 14 / 500
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| Chamber of Nobles | 0 / 200
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| First ministers | 1 / 7
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| State parliaments | 80 / 1,150
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| County councils | 217 / 2,317
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| Municipal councils | 3,682 / 47,580
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| Election symbol | |
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| Website | |
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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.