Considering that Stalin died in 1953, it's improbable that he had any influence on the communist parties of Europe during the 80's. I'd also refrain from confl

Considering that Stalin died in 1953, it's improbable that he had any influence on the communist parties of Europe during the 80's. I'd also refrain from conflating the "communist" parties from Europe with "Socialism", despite the obvious, ideological connections. Times had changed, labels were still being re-used.