When it comes to the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSČM), it is worth recalling their long-standing efforts to block the ratification of the Association Agreement with Ukraine.
For months, the party actively worked against this crucial step in aligning Czech foreign policy with Europe’s stance on Ukraine.
However, as the KSČM gears up for election campaigns, their strategy typically starts with a focus on social welfare—promising to triple the minimum wage to 75% of Germany’s, a favorite topic of the left. However, these promises often give way to positions on international policy. “We have always been consistent about Ukraine—it’s an undemocratic country engaged in war, where communists are banned,” their campaigners argue.
These activists frequently object to identification and photography, which heightens the secrecy surrounding their activities.
They also claim that the communists are ready to “make sacrifices” by entering a coalition willing to reject U.S. influence and restore friendly ties with Russia. According to the party’s program documents, their strategic goal remains “the transition from a capitalist society to socialism.”
While most party members agree on this overarching objective, there is division regarding how to achieve it. Some members express dissatisfaction with KSČM’s “political passivity” and advocate for more radical action against the current political regime in the Czech Republic.
One of the main proponents of these views is Stanislav Grospič, who has called for an end to the Czech Republic’s “colonial status” and urged the party to draw more actively from the legacy of its communist predecessors. Grospič regularly runs for the leadership of the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia.
“The KSČM leads the fight against American expansion in Europe, which also unites Czech and Russian communists,” claim representatives from Moscow’s Communist Party, led by Gennady Zyuganov. It is likely through these Russian “colleagues” that the aging party, seemingly stuck in a bygone era, receives financial support.
However, it seems that this political force is more dead than alive, struggling to maintain relevance in modern Czech politics.
