The Communist Party of Austria (KPÖ) has elected Tobias Schweiger as its new federal chair, while the party continues its campaigns on housing, public services and local government, particularly in Vienna and Graz.
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French Communist Party calls for wider mobilisation against austerity
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The French Communist Party (PCF) called for a broad mobilisation against austerity, rising living costs and the deterioration of public services, urging students, workers and other social groups to unite their struggles.
TKP writes open letter about Mecca Agreement to MPs and calls for action
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The Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) wrote an open letter to the members of the Turkish parliament about the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, which was signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on 7 August and was submitted to the Turkish Parliament for ratification on 20 October 2026.
TKP leader Okuyan’s book Revolution meets readers in Madrid
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Devrim (Revolution), written by TKP General Secretary Kemal Okuyan, has been translated into Spanish for the first time and published under the title Revolución by Tinta Roja, the publishing house of the Communist Party of the Workers of Spain (PCTE).
Former leader of New Communist Party of Netherlands Rinze Visser dies at 87
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Rinze Visser, a veteran Dutch communist and former chairman of the New Communist Party of the Netherlands (NCPN), died on 16 October 2026 at the age of 87.
Portuguese Communist Party joins nationwide demonstrations for higher wages and affordable housing
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The Portuguese Communist Party (Partido Comunista Português, PCP) took part in nationwide demonstrations on 17 October organised by the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP-IN), demanding higher wages and pensions, improved public services and measures to address the rising cost of living.