abandoned the PS in order to join the Democratic Party, proposing that the whole party should follow him. Angius was joined also by Cinzia Dato, a former Liberal from Democracy is Freedom – The Daisy (DL), while Spini decided not to leave the PS. In the 2009 Democratic Party leadership election the faction supported Pier Luigi Bersani. Leadership Coordinator: Giuseppe Caldarola (2006–2007), Alberto Nigra (since 2007) References External links Official website Former official website 2006 establishments in Italy Defunct social democratic parties in Italy Democratic Party (Italy) factions