Democratic Socialists ( it, Democraticisocialisti) is a
social-democratic
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association in Italy.
It was founded as a
left-wing
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faction within the
Democratic Party Democratic Party most often refers to:
*Democratic Party (United States)
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(PD), a
political party in Italy
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, but left the party in February 2017 with the launch of
Article One.
[ ] Its leader is
Enrico Rossi,
President of Tuscany
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Election
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, while its president is
Peppino Caldarola, a former deputy and associate of
Massimo D'Alema
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.
Leadership
*President:
Peppino Caldarola (2016–present)
*Coordinator:
Tommaso Giuntella (2016–2017),
Silvia Prodi (2017–present)
*Organisational secretary:
Mirko Tutino (2016–present)
References
External links
Official website
{{Democratic Party factions
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