During the First Republic, the Christian Democracy slowly but steadily lost support, as society modernised and the traditional values at its ideological core became less appealing to the population. Various options of extending the parliamentary majority were considered, mainly an opening to the left (apertura a sinistra), i.e.
During the First Republic, Christian Democracy saw its support decline as society progressed and its traditional values lost relevance to the populace.  Several options were explored to maintain their parliamentary majority, including shifting to the left (apertura a sinistra).