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. It was founded after the ''

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'' scandal, in opposition to the decision of

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, then secretary of the

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(PSI), to place it within the centre-left

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. Its leading members included

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and

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. The party merged into the

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in 1996. Fabrizio Cicchitto, who was a left-winger close to

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in the old PSI became the deputy-coordinator of

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, while Enrico Manca, who was a centrist linked to

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, joined

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in 2004 and the

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until his death in 2011.

Leadership

*Secretary:

(1994–1996) *President:

(1994–1996)

References

{{Italian Socialist Party 1994 establishments in Italy 1996 disestablishments in Italy Defunct social democratic parties in Italy Defunct political parties in Italy Political parties disestablished in 1996 Political parties established in 1994

Leadership

See also

References