Being members of the Italian People 's Party when this party decided to join The Olive Tree ( Bianco was then party secretary ) .
They were very proud of their Christian - democratic identity and never left the European People 's Party .
Although being members of the Italian People 's Party when this party decided to join The Olive Tree ( Bianco was then party secretary ) , they were very proud of their Christian - democratic identity and never left the European People 's Party .