Ideology · Nationalism

Fascism

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«Everything within the state, nothing outside the state.»

A totalitarian ideology born in Italy: cult of the state and the leader, aggressive nationalism, suppression of dissent and mass mobilization. It led to dictatorship, racial laws and war.

In short

On the traditional scale, this ideology sits in the far right camp. The clearest positions are on state: strongly towards “authority”; sovereignty: strongly towards “sovereignty”; foreign policy: strongly towards “interventionism”; justice: strongly towards “tough on crime”. Among the other ideologies, the closest is authoritarian nationalism (98%).

Principles

Totalitarian state and cult of the leader
Aggressive nationalism
Suppression of pluralism

A totalitarian state, a single party, a cult of the leader, aggressive nationalism and the suppression of dissent.

Common criticisms

DictatorshipIt abolished freedoms, persecuted opponents and suppressed democracy.

War and racismIt led Italy into war and passed the racial laws of 1938.

Condemned by historyThe Italian Constitution bans its reorganization.

Where it comes from

It was born in Italy in 1919 with Benito Mussolini, who seized power in 1922 and ruled until 1943.

Key figures: Benito Mussolini

Further reading: Ur-Fascism — Umberto Eco; M: Son of the Century — Antonio Scurati

Position on the 13 axes

Similar ideologies

Authoritarian nationalismThe Strongman98%National conservatismThe Patriot89%BonapartismThe Consul88%

Closest parties in Europe

Prawo i SprawiedliwośćPoland90%

SverigedemokraternaSweden86%

VoxSpain86%

ReconquêteFrance85%

Closest figures

Benito MussoliniDictator99%

Adolf HitlerNazi dictator99%

Vladimir PutinRussian President94%

Giorgio AlmiranteMSI Secretary94%

Charles de GaulleFrench President93%

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Positions are estimates based on documented ideas, platforms and actions, updated to October 2026.