Popular Action (''Azione Popolare'', AP) was a
conservative
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political party in Italy
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.
It was founded by
Silvano Moffa as an association of former members of
National Alliance National Alliance may refer to:
Electoral alliances
*National Alliance (Egypt) (2015)
* National Alliance (Ireland) (2024 onwards)
* National Alliance (Pakistan) (2002-2004)
*Nation Alliance (Turkey) (2018-2023)
Political parties and organizations ...
who left
Future and Freedom
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to return into the centre-right fold in late 2010. Moffa has been also leader of the group of
People and Territory in the
Italian Chamber of Deputies
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since 2011.
In 2012 AP formed
Cantiere Popolare along with
The Populars of Italy Tomorrow, the
Christian Movement of Workers and the
Extended Christian Pact.
Leadership
*President:
Silvano Moffa (2010–2012)
*Vice President:
Gennaro Malgieri (2011–2012)
References
Defunct political parties in Italy
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