Post-fascism

Post-fascism is a label describing political parties and movements which have transitioned from a fascist political ideology toward a more moderate, mainstream form of conservatism. While they have largely abandoned totalitarian methods to participate fully in a liberal democratic system, they still retain several core, non-totalitarian characteristics of fascism. These typically include neo-nationalism, anti-communism, anti-liberalism, and an ongoing skepticism toward liberal democracy. The term democratic fascism has also been used. Since the 21st century, several overtly fascist parties in Europe have pivoted toward this ideology to achieve electoral dominance. This strategic shift has allowed them to enter or lead coalition governments in multiple nations, most notably exemplified by Brothers of Italy following their victory in the 2022 Italian general election.