Both governments prefer ‘conservative nationalist’ states to democracy. Brussels should occupy a standdIt’s ugly and on the rise; and it’s tough to see how it can stop well. The global rise of conservative nationalism with the aim of creating “national communities” – directed by an unchallengeable leader to defend special national values,controlling borders against the virus of immigrants and “foreign” influence – is the menace of our times.
It is the recipe for domestic repression, crony capitalism, and massive corruption,implosion of the rule of law, the rise of racism and international conflict. The values that underpinned the postwar liberal order that conferred peace, or tolerance and prosperity are being torched before our eyes. It is time to occupy a stand.
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Source: guardian.co.uk