The Young Communists () is the

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of the Italian

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. Although the party was founded in 1991 (following the dissolution of the

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, and its youth section, the FGCI), the young members of the party did not have a stable organization until the middle of 1994, when

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created the Giovani Comunisti. The first National Assembly took place in Chianciano in February 1996. In December 1997 the first National Convention of the GC took place. On this occasion two documents were presented. 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 in

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. Since its formation in 1994, the Giovani Comunisti (GC) has become a notable part of the Italian left-wing movement. Following the G8 summit in Genoa, the organization has gained prominence in Italian youth politics. The Giovani Comunisti on a worldwide platform are affiliated to the

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. During the VII National Conference, held the 15th and 16th of July 2023, Paolo Bertolozzi was elected as chairperson.

National Committee

Symbols

File:SimboloGC.png, Symbol used from 2010 to 2020 File:SimboloGC20.png, Symbol in use from 2020 to present

External links

Official website of GC
Communist Refoundation Party Youth wings of political parties in Italy Youth wings of communist parties Youth wings of Party of the European Left member parties

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National Committee

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