Initiative of Communist and Workers' Parties

The Initiative of Communist and Workers' Parties (INITIATIVE) was a Marxist–Leninist European political alliance.

Founded by the Communist Party of Greece, the initiative had 30 member parties from all over Europe and the surrounding area.

[1][2] Its goal was to "contribute to the research and study of issues concerning Europe, particularly concerning the EU, the political line which is drawn up in its framework and affects the lives of the workers, as well as to assist the elaboration of joint positions of the parties and the coordination of their solidarity and their other activities".

[3] On 9 September 2023, the organisation was dissolved following ideological and political differences between the association's members over the topic of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

[4] The European Communist Action was established on 18 November 2023 as a continuation of the INITIATIVE association created by the Communist Party of Greece.

Map of countries with member organizations of the Initiative of Communist and Workers' Parties. Member organizations are shown in red. Parties with parliamentary representation are shown in dark red. Parties which used to participate in meetings but did not join are shown in light red.