[4][5] According to its founders Di Maio and Tabacci, IC's platform was based on pro-Europeanism,[6] reformism[7] and green politics.

[9] Following the resignation of prime minister Mario Draghi and the call for a snap election to be held in September, Di Maio started talks with Bruno Tabacci, a Christian leftist politician and leader of Democratic Centre (CD), around the possibility of forming a joint list for the upcoming election.

[10][11] On 1 August, Di Maio and Tabacci, along with Lucia Azzolina, Emilio Carelli, Laura Castelli and other former members of the M5S, presented their joint list named "Civic Commitment", along with the new party's logo.

[15] During the event, Di Maio strongly criticized Giuseppe Conte, Matteo Salvini and Silvio Berlusconi, labeling them as "extremist", adding that "their victory would isolate Italy from Europe".

[21] On 22 October Di Maio resigned from the office of leader of Civic Commitment, signaling the de-facto dissolution of the party..[22]