However, both the Waldensians and the Jews have played an important role in Italian politics. While several Catholic-inspired parties also rose to political prominence after Christian Democracy's dissolution in 1994 (from Italian People's Party–1994 to Democracy is Freedom, from the Christian Democratic Centre to the Union of the Centre, from Forza Italia–1994 to Forza Italia–2013, Waldensians have usually been active in "secular" parties, especially the Italian Socialist Party, Italian Communist Party and, more recently, the Democratic Party, which is also home to former Christian Democrats.
Despite this, both Waldensians and Jews have played significant roles in Italian politics.  After Christian Democracy dissolved in 1994, several Catholic-inspired parties rose to prominence (from the Italian People's Party–1994 to Democracy is Freedom, from the Christian Democratic Centre to the Union of the Centre, from Forza Italia–1994 to Forza Italia–2013). Waldensians have typically been active in "secular" parties, particularly the Italian Socialist Party, Italian Communist Party, and more recently, the Democratic Party, which also includes former Christian Democrats.