The Democrats (Italy)
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The Democrats
I Democratici |
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| President |
Romano Prodi (1999) Arturo Parisi (1999–2002) |
| Founded | 27 February 1999 |
| Dissolved | 23 March 2002 |
| Merger of | Democratic Union, Italy of Values, The Network |
| Merged into | Democracy is Freedom – The Daisy |
| Headquarters | Rome, Italy |
| Ideology |
Centrism Social liberalism Christian left Social democracy (minority) |
| National affiliation | The Olive Tree |
| European affiliation | European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party |
| International affiliation | None |
| European Parliament group | European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party |
| Colours | Light blue |
The Democrats (Italian: I Democratici) was a centristpolitical party in Italy. Founded in 1998 by Romano Prodi, one of the party's main goals was the establishment of a two-party system. The name and symbol of the party were a direct reference to the Democratic Party of the United States.
Early groups of Ulivists were formed in 1995–1996, during the campaign for the 1996 general election, by close supporters of Romano Prodi who, as Prodi himself, were not members of any party of The Olive Tree. Ulivists organised "Clubs for Prodi" and the "Citizens for The Olive Tree" association. Although most Ulivists took part to the campaign only as activists and remained grassroots supporters during the Prodi I Cabinet, some were elected with the Italian People's Party–Democratic Union.
When Romano Prodi was ousted from his post of Prime Minister of Italy, he launched a new party with grassroots activists, disgruntled Populars, Democratic Union of Antonio Maccanico, The Network of Leoluca Orlando, Italy of Values of Antonio Di Pietro (who left the party in 2000 and re-established an independent Italy of Values) and the so-called Movement of Mayors of Francesco Rutelli and Massimo Cacciari.
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