The Communist Party of Albania is a political party in Albania that was founded in 1941. It played a significant role in the country's history, particularly during the period of communist rule from 1944 to 1991. The party was initially established to promote Marxist-Leninist ideology and aimed to create a socialist state in Albania. After the fall of communism in the early 1990s, the party faced challenges in adapting to a democratic political environment. It has since restructured and continues to advocate for socialist principles, although its influence has diminished in the face of other political parties in Albania, such as the Democratic Party of Albania and the Socialist Party of Albania.