Prinsipprogram by Norges Kommunistiske Parti

In 1937–38 the CPN participated in the movement of solidarity with Republican Spain Norwegian Communists fought in the ranks of the International Brigades.ĭuring the occupation of Norway by fascist Germany (1940–45) the CPN went underground. In the 1930’s its activity was carried out under the banner of the struggle for uniting the country’s progressive forces in the face of the growing threat of fascism and war. Along with the struggle against reformism and the policy of compromise pursued by right-wing Social Democrats, the CPN conducted a long struggle for the ideological and organizational strengthening of its ranks on the basis of Marxism-Leninism. From the first days of its existence the CPN actively supported the vital interests of the Norwegian working class.

(CPN Norges Kommunistiske Parti), founded in Oslo in November 1923 by representatives of the left wing of the Social Democrats after the split in the Norwegian Labor Party (which was established in 1887 and was a member of the Comintern from 1919 to 1923).