Citizens' Political Movement
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The Citizens' Political Movement (Movimento Politico dei Cittadini, MPC) was a left-wing
populist
political party in Italy founded by Senator Fernando Rossi
, former member of the Party of Italian Communists
and of United Consumers
, on 27 September 2007.
The party formed an alliance, named For the Common Good
for the 2008 general election
, along with the Federation of Liberal Democrats, the Humanist Party
and Green Front, and gained 0.3% of the vote, despite being present only in some constituencies.
Left-wing politics
In politics, Left, left-wing and leftist generally refer to support for social change to create a more egalitarian society...
populist
Populism
Populism can be defined as an ideology, political philosophy, or type of discourse. Generally, a common theme compares "the people" against "the elite", and urges social and political system changes. It can also be defined as a rhetorical style employed by members of various political or social...
political party in Italy founded by Senator Fernando Rossi
Fernando Rossi
Fernando Rossi is an Italian politician.Born in Portomaggiore, he was elected to represent the Marche region at the Italian general election, 2006 for the Party of Italian Communists...
, former member of the Party of Italian Communists
Party of Italian Communists
The Party of Italian Communists is a communist political party in Italy. Its long-time leader is Oliviero Diliberto.-Foundation and early years:...
and of United Consumers
United Consumers
The United Consumers is a political party in Italy led by Bruno De Vita.Since the 2006 general election the party was affiliated to The Union, the centre-left coalition led by Romano Prodi, and in that occasion it took part to a joint list with the Federation of the Greens and the Party of Italian...
, on 27 September 2007.
The party formed an alliance, named For the Common Good
For the Common Good
For the Common Good is a political coalition in Italy. Its leader is Stefano Montanari.It was formed for the 2008 general election and is composed of:*Citizens' Political Movement*Federation of Liberal Democrats...
for the 2008 general election
Italian general election, 2008
A snap general election was held in Italy on 13 April and 14 April 2008. The election came after President Giorgio Napolitano dissolved parliament on 6 February 2008 following the defeat of the government of Prime Minister Romano Prodi in a January 2008 Senate vote, and the unsuccessful tentative...
, along with the Federation of Liberal Democrats, the Humanist Party
Humanist Party (Italy)
The Humanist Party is a minor political party in Italy. Its long-time leader was Giorgio Schultze, who is currently spokesman of the Humanist Movement in Europe. Founded in 1985, the party is a member of the Humanist International...
and Green Front, and gained 0.3% of the vote, despite being present only in some constituencies.