THE INFLUENCE OF EUROCOMMUNISM ON THE IDEOLOGY AND POLITICAL PRACTICE OF THE CONTEMPORARY "RADICAL LEFT"

After the dismantling of socialism in Soviet Union and countries "people's democracy", left forces used different variations ideological transformation reactualization its program. The most relevant model adaptation was preservation "anti-capitalism" combination with desire to use mechanisms liberal democracy. Parties that have chosen this path are referred as "radical left" (RLP). While remaining committed Marxism, RLPs reject Stalinism, populist slogans, agree for building coalitions opponents. Most trace lineage back parties originated Eurocommunism or elements it ideology. Despite collapse Eurocommunist project at end twentieth century, marginalization Communist espoused modern disassociate itself from predecessors, they continue reproduce political practices by Eurocommunists. By Eurocommunism, we understand strategy interaction institutions democracy emerged 1960s 1970s. article analyzes influence legacy on European provides a description classification spectrum. aim is correlate identify contradictions arising process implementation