European Democracy (, DE) was a minor Christian-democratic, centrist political party in Italy. History European Democracy was founded in 2001 by Sergio D'Antoni (former leader of the Italian Confederation of Workers' Trade Unions), Giulio Andreotti and Ortensio Zecchino, all three splitters from the Italian People's Party. Many ex-members of Lega Nord, including Vito Gnutti (former Minister of Industry) and Domenico Comino (and floor leader in the Chamber of Deputies). In the 2001 general election the party scored 2.3% on a stand-alone list, winning only two seats in the Senate. In December 2002 it was merged with the Christian Democratic Centre and the United Christian Democrats to form the Union of Christian and Centre Democrats (UDC). Sergio D'Antoni became vice-secretary of the new party. Electoral results Italian Parliament References Political parties disestablished in 2001 Christian democratic parties in Italy Centrist parties in Italy Political parties established in 2000 Defunct Christian political parties 2000 establishments in Italy Defunct political parties in Italy 2001 disestablishments in Italy Giulio Andreotti Catholic political parties