Supported by PD Prior to 14 October, Prodi had officially aligned himself only with his The Olive Tree coalition rather than any member-party, but he had previously been a member of Democracy is Freedom – The Daisy's ancestor-party and was honorary president of its European parent, the EDP.
Prodi had only identified with his The Olive Tree alliance before October 14, but he had also been connected to the Democracy is Freedom – The Daisy's precursor party and served as the honorary head of its European branch, the EDP.