Christian Reformists
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The Christian Reformists (Cristiano-Riformisti, CR) are a Christian-democratic
faction within The People of Freedom
, a political party in Italy.
The group emerged as a faction within National Alliance
, a conservative
party. Its founders included Antonio Mazzochi (ex-DC
), Erder Mazzocchi (ex-DC) and Pietro Armani (ex-PRI
). The main goal of CR was the admission of the party into the European People's Party
(EPP).
In September 2008 the Christian-Social European Union, a Christian-democratic association le by Gennaro Castiello (a former member of the Christian Democratic Refoundation
) which had joined the PdL in April 2008, merged into the Christian Reformists, opening the way to a 40,000 members-strong "Catholic bloc".
Other than in the Italian Parliament, The faction is represented also in six regional councils
.
Christian Democracy
Christian democracy is a political ideology that seeks to apply Christian principles to public policy. It emerged in nineteenth-century Europe under the influence of conservatism and Catholic social teaching...
faction within The People of Freedom
The People of Freedom
The People of Freedom is a centre-right political party in Italy. With the Democratic Party, it is one of the two major parties of the current Italian party system....
, a political party in Italy.
The group emerged as a faction within National Alliance
National Alliance (Italy)
National Alliance was a conservative political party in Italy.Gianfranco Fini was the leader of the party since its foundation in 1995, however he stepped down in 2008 after being elected to the nominally non-partisan post of President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and was succeeded by...
, a conservative
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
party. Its founders included Antonio Mazzochi (ex-DC
Christian Democracy (Italy)
Christian Democracy was a Christian democratic party in Italy. It was founded in 1943 as the ideological successor of the historical Italian People's Party, which had the same symbol, a crossed shield ....
), Erder Mazzocchi (ex-DC) and Pietro Armani (ex-PRI
Italian Republican Party
The Italian Republican Party is a liberal political party in Italy.The PRI is party with old roots that originally took a left-wing position, claiming descent from the political position of Giuseppe Mazzini...
). The main goal of CR was the admission of the party into the European People's Party
European People's Party
The European People's Party is a pro-European centre-right European political party. The EPP was founded in 1976 by Christian democratic parties, but later it increased its membership to include conservative parties and parties of other centre-right perspectives.The EPP is the most influential of...
(EPP).
In September 2008 the Christian-Social European Union, a Christian-democratic association le by Gennaro Castiello (a former member of the Christian Democratic Refoundation
Christian Democratic Refoundation
Christian Democratic Refoundation is a minor Christian-democratic political party in Italy.It was founded in October 2006 as a split of the Christian Democracy for Autonomies and is led by Publio Fiori, a former right-wing Christian Democrat and, later, leading member of National Alliance from...
) which had joined the PdL in April 2008, merged into the Christian Reformists, opening the way to a 40,000 members-strong "Catholic bloc".
Other than in the Italian Parliament, The faction is represented also in six regional councils
Regional Council (Italy)
Regional Council is the name of the elected legislative assembly of a Regione of Italy, excluded Sicily and Valley of Aosta, which parliament's name is, respectively, Sicilian Regional Assembly and Council of the Valley .-Origins:The regional idea was born, in Italy, during the national...
.