National Alliance – Segni Pact () was a short-lived

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between

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and

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for the 1999 European election, headed by

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and

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. The alliance's logo (an

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) made reference to the

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. The alliance, known informally as "the Elephant", won 10.30% of the vote and 9 seats.

Election results

European Parliament

References

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