On Saturday, June 13, the Communist Youth Movement (CJB) of Netherlands held its conference in Utrecht. Delegations from branches throughout the country were present to discuss finances and exchange experiences regarding ideological work within the branches.
Communist Youth Movement of Netherlands holds conference
The Executive Board of the New Communist Party of the Netherlands (NCPN) greeted the conference with a presentation on its ideological work, current domestic and international developments, and the necessity of socialism. Subsequently, the annual accounts, the budget, and the report of the Audit Committee were discussed collectively and adopted by an overwhelming majority.
According to Manifest, during the discussion it became clear that the revenue had exceeded expectations, despite the fact that circumstances had made it impossible to organize a fundraising campaign in 2025. To allocate the increasing resources, it was decided to prioritize strengthening the national bodies (the General Board and the committees), international work, and organizing activities at MBO institutions and schools.
Following the financial section, there was an opportunity for the departments to share their experiences with the ideological work. The exchange was introduced by Eirini on behalf of the General Board, who emphasized the role of the Dutch government and the EU in imperialist conflicts and the tasks of the working class and its communist party. She emphasized: "The only one who can put an end to capitalism is the working class itself, and the working class needs a party to organize itself." Building that party requires “a conscious study of the world and society in which we live, through the lens of dialectical materialism. Being a communist and carrying out ideological work are inextricably linked.”
The exchange revealed that the branches have made significant strides in the ideological development of their members. The importance of a collective approach to this became evident. For example, all branches organize a reading circle for members and sympathizers once or twice a month to actively engage with Marxist-Leninist theory. In addition to successes, space was also made for sharing challenges, such as encouraging self-study or ensuring that different people learn how to prepare and lead the reading circle. Branches helped each other overcome these challenges based on their own experiences.
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