 This led two regional councillors, Mauro Baccega and André Lanièce, to quit the party and launch the Valdostan Autonomist Popular Edelweiss (EPAV).Marquis' government lasted only until October 2017, when a new government led by Laurent Viérin (UVP), composed of the UV, the UVP, the EPAV and the PD, was formed.In the 2018 general election SA took part within the For All alliance, along with ALPE and PNV, but the list was defeated in both races (Chamber and Senate).