| Young Communists Giovani Comunisti/e | |
|---|---|
 Logo of the Young Communists | |
 Flag of the Young Communists | |
| Chairperson | Paolo Bertolozzi |
| Founded | 1995[1] |
| Headquarters | Via della Scialoja 3,Rome |
| Ideology | Communism Anti-imperialism Anti-fascism |
| Mother party | Communist Refoundation Party |
| International affiliation | World Federation of Democratic Youth |
| Website | Official website |
TheYoung Communists (Italian:Giovani Comunisti/e) is theyouth wing of the ItalianCommunist Refoundation Party.[2]
Although the party was founded in 1991 (following the dissolution of theItalian Communist Party, and its youth section, theFGCI), the young members of the party did not have a stable organization until the middle of 1994, whenMarco Rizzo created the Giovani Comunisti.[3][verification needed]
The first National Assembly took place inChianciano in February 1996. In December 1997 the first National Convention of the GC took place. On this occasion two documents were presented.[4] The party majority won with its own document gaining 67.8% of the vote. From the 4th to 7 July 2002 the second National Convention took place inMarina di Massa.
Since its formation in 1994, the Giovani Comunisti (GC) has become a notable part of the Italian left-wing movement. Following theG8 summit in Genoa, the organization has gained prominence in Italian youth politics.
The Giovani Comunisti on a worldwide platform are affiliated to theWorld Federation of Democratic Youth.[5]
During the VII National Conference, held the 15th and 16th of July 2023, Paolo Bertolozzi was elected as chairperson.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Paolo Bertolozzi | Chairperson |
| Vittorio Savini | Organization officer |
| Antonio Marzio Liuzzi | Communication officer |
| Samuele Soddu | Foreign affairs officer |
| Auro Bizzoni | Work officer |
| Edoardo Casati | School and university officer |
| Alessio Capogreco and Andrea Russo | Anti-Mafia deputies |
| Eleonora Galli | Gender policies officer |
| Giulio Cecchi | Culture and formation officer |
| Gianmarco Mereu | National self-determination and autonomous Regions deputy |
| Ilaria Falossi | LGBTQIA+ officer |
| Ivan Lamonarca | Environment officer |
| Marco Canciani | Antifascist deputy |
| Filippo Barsi and Dalia Palmerini | Newspaper committee |
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