Carlo Alberto Tesserin is an Italian

Italy

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 politician from Veneto

Veneto

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A long-time member of Christian Democracy

Christian Democracy (Italy)

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, Tesserin was Vice President of the Region in 1993–1994. Following the dissolution of Christian Democracy, he joined the Italian People's Party, however, in early 2000, he switched his party affiliation to Forza Italia

Forza Italia

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. In 2008 he finally joined The People of Freedom

The People of Freedom

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He is the longest-serving member of the Regional Council of Veneto

Regional Council of Veneto

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, having been elected in 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010.