Drafting a constitution is only the first step. The constitution has to be granted legitimacy by open discussion and a fair, representative referendum.

In June 1999 Emma Bonino obtained a historic percentage of votes (8. Since 2004 it is part of the ALDE group. From 1999 to 2004 the Lista Bonino was non-affiliated.

Emma Bonino (born 9 March 1948 in Bra) is an Italian politician former Member of the European Parliament and of the Italian Senate. A veteran legislator in Italian politics and an activist for various reform policies Emma Bonino was elected as one of four Vice Presidents of the Senate on 6 May 2008.