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Leadership

*Secretary:

(1994–1996) *President:

(1994–1996)

References

{{Italian Socialist Party 1994 establishments in Italy 1996 disestablishments in Italy Defunct social democratic parties in Italy Defunct political parties in Italy Political parties disestablished in 1996 Political parties established in 1994

Leadership

See also

References