National Liberalism

"Not to be confused with National Libertarianism and  Liberal Nationalism."

National Liberalism, also known as the Liberalist Movement, is an economically centre-right to right-wing, civically slightly to moderately libertarian, culturally center-right to right and nationalist ideology that is the child of Classical Liberalism and  Nationalism. He is also fairly similar to his brother, Civic Nationalism, although Civic Nationalist is usually more moderate. In contrast to National Conservatism, he holds liberal stances on economics, civic liberties and usually on social issues such as LGBT+ rights, drug use or abortion, but is very nationalistic when it comes to things like immigration or Islam and is critical of many modern-day  progressive movements.

Origin
To many people's surprise, National Liberalism has been around for some time now as his origin can be dated back to 19th century's Central Europe, noticeably within modern day Germany and  Austria, where  liberal supporters were often also the advocators of  nationalistic ideas such as the creation of German state. In fact, some of today's German political parties can trace their root directly to National Liberal Party, the first political party which was officially build around such ideology.

Development
Today, while not many central-to-right liberal political parties or their factions officially announce their ideology as National Liberalism (keep that in mind, as most of them commonly identify as Right-Populist or  National Conservative), its ideas and practices can still be seen in many of them. While not all of them have the similar opinion or practices on issues such as environment (although most of them are not that pro-industrialist as their earlier counterparts) or LGBT+ rights, they still share some noticeable characters such as importance of national identity, stricter immigration laws, anti-globalization and limited state intervention/cooperation with private departments. Some modern anti-globalization political movements are also often categorized as National Liberal, with Brexit as perhaps the most noticeable example.

[[File:Cball-Austria.png]] Austria
Third Camp is a term used in Austria for pan-Germanist national liberals, in contrast to the country's other two major political forces: Christian Democrats (ÖVP) and Social Democrats (SPÖ). Today, the main representative of this tradition is the Freedom party of Austria. Historically FPÖ was a center-right party and had liberal stances, despite the fact that it was founded by former Nazis. Its former leader Norbert Steger wanted it to be the Austrian version of German Free Democratic Party. However since 1986 the party became more populist and shifted to the far-right, becoming primarily national conservative under the leadership of Jörg Haider. Some liberal factions still exist inside of it.

[[File:Cball-Germany.png]] Germany
In Germany, the National Liberal Party was a major force in the Reichstag during the mid-19th century and was a strong supporter of Chancellor Otto von Bismarck's policies until he started to advocate for  Protectionism in 1890's. The party emphasized on the power of state, civil liberties and the economy, but since the 1870's the party has been in decline.

During the interwar period, the German People's Party can be seen as a spiritual successor to NLP. They focused on traditional family values, lower tariffs, opposition to welfare spending and hostility towards Marxism (more specifically, towards  social democrats and  communists). It was one of the largest liberal parties alongside its rival, German Democratic Party.

In modern times, the Free Democratic Party as well as  Alternative for Germany have some national liberal factions.

The short-lived Blue Party was founded by an ex-AfD member Frauke Petry and was a party for those who thought that CDU was too liberal and  AfD was too nationalist. The party did not recieve any seats in local and federal parliaments.

[[File:Zio.png]] Israel
Likud (The Consolidation) is a major party in Israel that has its roots in Ze'ev Jabotinsky's  Revisionist Zionism, as well as in liberal and nationalist ideology. Immediately after the creation of Israel, the Herut (Freedom) party was founded, which was joined in 1961 by the Libralim organization (Liberals) in the Gahal electoral bloc, which was the main force of the opposition.

In economic policy, the party advocates for economic liberalism (as it is a traditional rival to the Labor Party), but also for a very pronounced nationalist rhetoric. On paper they advocate for free market capitalism, but in practise they have adopted a mixed economy.

In cultural policy, the party advocates both free enterprise and nationalism, but sometimes it compromises these ideals in practice because the support for populist economic programs does not meet these ideals. But it is designed to serve voters who are mostly nationalists, low-income and live in small towns and urban neighborhoods.

In more recent times, the party has shifted more towards populism.

Many former Likud MK's have founded splinter parties, such as Kadima (Forward) and New Hope.

[[File:Cball-Netherlands.png]] Netherlands
Pim Fortuyn was a Dutch politician and author, originally a Marxist and then a  social democrat, his views ended up closer to  classical liberalism. He rose to prominence because of his criticism of the purple coalition government of Wim Kok and the "Islamification" of the Netherlands. Despite being labelled as far-right by opponents, Fortuyn portrayed himself as a defender of civil liberties and liberal values against Islam such as LGBT and women rights, with him being openly gay. In 2002 he was assassinated by a left-wing environmentalist activist, becoming sort of a martyr for the Dutch far-right.

In 2006 right-populist Geert Wilders emerged as a successor to Fortuyn. Founding the Party for Freedom (PVV), an even more overtly anti-islam party, with Wilders outright calling it a "fascist religion". Like Fortuyn, Wilders describes himself as a "right-wing liberal" and a defender of gay and women's rights against Islam. However unlike most examples, he has diverted from orthodox economic liberalism and supported several  Welfare Chauvinist policies.

The more recent Forum for Democracy party has attracted similar national liberal factions and is also influenced by Fortuyn. However a majority of them have now left due to the party having more closer ties to the Alt-Right and  Neo-Nazis, going off to form splinter parties such as JA21.

JA21 is a party formed formed in late 2020, consisting of former moderate-wing FvD members as a response to FvD's closer ties to the Alt-Right. It classifies itself as a "proper" right-wing party, aiming to fill the gap between mostly centrist VVD and populist   PVV.

[[File:Cball-Norway.png]] Norway
Progress Party (originally Anders Lange's Party for a Strong Reduction in Taxes, Duties and Public Intervention) was founded in 1973 as an anti-tax movement inspired by Mogen Gilstrup's party of the same name. Erik Gjems-Onstad, an anti-Nazi ex-combatant was also a member of this party and after Lange's death he took the leadership of the party but he abandoned the party in 1976. After that he was in different right-nationalist parties  until 2007. He advocated for stricter immigration laws and reduction of it (being his main topic in his whole political career), at the same time he advocated for the abolition of conscription, separation of the church and state, liberalization of gun possession and also less regulations and taxes.

[[File:Cball-Romania.png]] Romania
The original National Liberal Party (PNL) was founded in 1875 and was a major political force in Romania before the outbreak of WW2. It supported the local bourgeoisie, seeking to expand the Romanian industry through government subsidies and a protectionist trade policy.

In 1930, PNL-Brătianu, or "Georgists" (named after Gheorghe I. Brătianu, not this George) split from the larger PNL. Georgists were against PNL's protectionist and interventionist policies and advocated for economic liberalism. PNL-Tătărescu was founded in 1944, but not much is known about it.

The modern National Liberal Party is mostly liberal conservative with a national liberal faction within it.

[[File:Cball-Taiwan.png]] Taiwan
The Democratic Progressive Party is a culturally progressive, economically right nationalistic party in the Republic of China and the ruling party of this country since 2016. It is one of two major parties in Taiwan, the other being Kuomintang. DPP promotes Taiwanese national identity, preservation of local languages like Taiwanse Hokkien, Hakka and other indigenous languages and most importantly, the creation of an independent Taiwanese nation and the abolish of ROC, which is opposed to KMT's Chinese identity and their ultimate goal of reunification with  China (ideally under KMT/ROC's rule).

Their overall cultural progressivism and support for welfare programs makes them a bit differ from many other National Liberal parties in this article. Nonetheless, they are Social Liberal and promote Taiwanese identity. This tendency was related to the nation's White Terror history and the repression against Taiwanese identity and liberal values during said period.

[[File:Cball-UK.png]] United Kingdom
UK Independence Party or UKIP for short, is a hard Eurosceptic party famously led by Nigel Farage. While commonly regarded as a Right-Populist and  National Conservative party, it has been influenced by  Classical Liberalism in terms of economics and to some extent civic issues, with a large amount of it's original voter base being  libertarians. Though the party holds mostly conservative views on social issues like LGBT rights or crime, it has also supported more legalization of drug use.

Reform UK (formerly Brexit Party) was founded by Nigel Farage as a spiritual successor to UKIP, after the far-right takeover of the party. Even describing the party as "classical liberal" in it's constitution.

British Anti-SJW youtuber Carl Benjamin aka Sargon of Akkad has consistently called himself a  classical liberal, despite his strong support of  conservative and  nationalist movements such as Brexit. More recently he has coined the phrase "liberalist" to describe himself, differentiating from the progressive left-liberals he mocks.

Personality
NatLib's favorite hobby is discussing political events (especially if it's something "dumb" done by progressives — although he does take some of their advice from time to time) on YouTube or other online communities, usually with other right-wing ideologies.

While being fairly open minded to some social issues, he often holds rather suspicious attitude toward people that are not his citizens. His preferences of anti-globalization and stricter immigration laws, as well as his sympathy towards more far-right Ideologies often brought him to conflicts with his more central-to-left relatives, especially  Neoliberalism.

He also hates it when being censored online for his views, constantly bringing up how he should have "Free-Speech".

How to Draw
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 * 1) Draw a ball with eyes
 * 2) On it draw the tricolor of White (top), Gold (middle) and Dark Blue (Bottom)
 * 3) On the Gold bar draw 3 stars with either the dark blue or the white.

You're done.

Friends

 * [[File: Libertarian.png]] Libertarianism - I like his opinions on civil liberties, although he is too extreme and leans progressive sometimes.
 * [[File:Paleolib.png]] Paleolibertarianism and [[File:Libcon.png]] Libertarian Conservatism - We have a lot in common, but they're a bit more extreme on civil liberties though and more culturally conservative than me.
 * [[File: Natlib.png]] National Libertarianism - An even more anti-statist version of myself, still based!
 * [[File:Modnat.png]] Patriotism - I love my country!
 * [[File:Nation.png]] Nationalism - My dad nursed me, just like my nation nursing my citizens!
 * [[File: Conserv.png]] Conservatism [[File:Con-t.png]] - Occasional guest. But have you consider to be a bit more open to new ideas? Like come on, gays are citizens too!
 * [[File:Conlib.png]] Conservative Liberalism - Fellow classical liberal, we have many things in common though he's a slightly more culturally conservative than me too.
 * [[File:Altl.png]] Alt-Lite - Sargon is based and I guess we do have many things in common. If only you could distance yourself from [[File:Altr.png]] him, like come on, liberalism isn't that bad.
 * [[File:Civnat.png]] Civic Nationalism - My brother who totally gets me! My citizens are my citizens!
 * [[File:Agrnac.png]] National Agrarianism - Ah yes, a return to a simpler life. Be less statist, please.
 * [[File:Hcon.png]] LGBT Conservatism - We're the true LGBT allies, unlike those Islamo-Leftists that took Fortuyn's life! Though I'm somewhat skeptical of the T part.
 * [[File:Rpop.png]] Right-Wing Populism - You're a good friend and ally for the most part, though you go a little too far sometimes and won't shut up when you should, but I know you mean well. You do, right? Promise you won't embarrass me this time.

Frenemies

 * [[File:Liberalconservative.png]] Liberal Conservatism - We both agree on finding a balance between conservative and liberal stances on social issues. But he calls me "racist" and kept delaying Brexit.
 * [[File:Bism.png]] Bismarckism - You helped me once but you're too collectivist, protectionist and a damn socialist (though you deny the latter).
 * [[File:Pan-Nationalism.png]] Pan-Nationalism - I used to work with him in Germany and Austria. But outside of those two countries he's just [[File:Imp.png]] Imperialism in denial.
 * [[File: Natcon.png]] National Conservatism - You have the right ideas for the most part, though can you be a little less culturally conservative and a lot less statist? Look how you massacred my boy!
 * [[File: Prog.png]] Progressivism - You aren't bad in theory, but your antics can get quite ridiculous.
 * [[File: Clib.png]] Classical Liberalism - Look, Pa, I don't really disagree with you, it's just that I think my citizens' lives matter more.
 * [[File: Lib.png]] Liberalism - Same as dad. I'm just, uh- prioritizing, okay?
 * [[File:Nazcapf.png]] National Capitalism - Based economic views! Capitalism and nationalism? Yes please, but drop down the Nazi stuff, especially racism, will you?
 * [[File:Reactlib.png]] Reactionary Liberalism - Says some very uncomfortable things regarding culture. But then again, even if he's pretty much me but on steroids, crack and other hard drugs, WE ARE NOT THE SAME!
 * [[File:Plcn2.png]] Paleoconservatism - Those are some great ideas you've got there. If only you weren't so statist, homophobic and racist...
 * [[File:Authcap.png]] Authoritarian Capitalism - Lee Kuan Yew is kinda based. But fig leafed authoritarian? Cringe.
 * [[File:Envi.png]] Environmentalism - On one hand, I really like the fact that preserving the environment helps our nation prosper, but on the other, well... let's just say that a lot of my followers aren't exactly fans of yours, oh and also you pander to the left too much so I guess that explains it.
 * [[File:Indust.png]] Industrialism - My old acquaintances with exact opposite problems than the former one. I mean I like you, but how can we improve our citizens' life if you keep outsourcing those jobs? Also, tone down that chimney a bit will ye? People nowadays ain't that fond of smog.
 * [[File:Patcon.png]] Paternalistic Conservatism - Has some okay ideas, but your economic policies can get quite bureaucratic.
 * [[File:WelfChauvin.png]] Welfare Chauvinism - Same as above, but more radical. Though we both agree that Geert Wilders is extremely based, so now we at least get along on that.
 * [[File:Libfem.png]] Liberal Feminism - First wave feminism is definitely what feminism should be. It's sad that those identity politics obsessed [[File:SJW.png]] SJWs took over.
 * [[File:Trumpism.png]] Trumpism - Let's just say that you have your ups and downs... The way you make lefties mad is based though.
 * [[File:Natan.png]] National Anarchism - You're just a Nazi who hates the state.
 * [[File:Islamic Democracy.png]] Islamic Democracy - A much better Muslim, but then again you helped some [[File:Ottoman.png]] certain reactionaries rise to power...
 * [[File:Leftnat.png]] Left-Wing Nationalism - Leftist statist cuck, who cares about the nation? So anyway, how's #Lexit going?
 * [[File:Altr.png]] Alt-Right - It would be better for my family if the alt-right got their way than the left. *sigh* Okay fine! I... gotta admit, he's got SOME good ideas, but I AM NOT HIM, okay?! Now will you please cut down the racism and quit admiring Nazis?!
 * [[File:EndecjaPix.png]] National Democracy - We share many opinions on economy and social cohesion, although he can be very xenophobic.
 * [[File:Cultural Nationalism.png]] Cultural Nationalism - What do you mean "liberalism isn't a culture"?
 * [[File:Korwinism-Pikselart.png]] Korwinism - He really knows how to troll those goddamn SJWs so he's based in that regard! But he can get too homophobic and sexist though. Wait- and you want monarchy? Yeah, you're crazy...
 * [[File:Liberaltarianism.png]] Liberaltarianism - A tolerable progresist if he wasn't for him being a Democrat,you are still the best of your kind[[File:Prgess.png]].
 * [[File:3way.png]] Third Way - Other tolerable progresist but Blair's administration was kinda awful.

Enemies

 * [[File: Nazi.png]] National Socialism - You ruined nationalism, so fuck off, psycho! The fact that many nationalist movements admire you is just disgusting!
 * [[File:Ultranat.png]] Ultranationalism - Stop infiltrating my movement, you insane totalitarian!
 * [[File: Socdem.png]] Social Democracy - Fucking bureaucrats.
 * [[File: Dsa.png]] Democratic Socialism - Bernie and AOC are commies in denial!
 * [[File:ML.png]] Marxism–Leninism - Yes, I'm a nationalist and a liberal. Problem?
 * [[File:Stalin.png]] Stalinism - The Satan himself!
 * [[File:Nazbol.png]] National Bolshevism - Both Nazi AND commie combined?! Oh you have got to be kidding me!
 * [[File:Reactsoc.png]] Reactionary Socialism - Feudalist, crusadist, socialist, and very racist. No thanks!
 * [[File: Muslim 2.png]] Islamic Theocracy - Please integrate into my culture or go home.
 * [[File: Statlib.png]] State Liberalism - You ruined my name and damaging the nation. Also, #woke for #woke's sake is stupid, not to mention you're trying to force it on everyone.
 * [[File: Neoliberal-icon.png]] Neoliberalism - You force migrants on me and your regulations & taxes are killing us! Glad we're finally leaving the [[File:Cball-EU.png]] EU now.
 * [[File:European Federalism.png]] European Federalism - Brexit goes brrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
 * [[File: Ancom.png]] Anarcho-Communism - Grow up, kiddo.
 * [[File:Antifa.png]] Antifa - You're the real fascist! Please stop throwing milkshakes at me.
 * [[File:Radfem.png]] Radical Feminism - Neither liberal or feminism. You spoil girl is ruining your [[File:Fem.png]] mother's effort.
 * [[File:Jihad.png]] Jihadism - GET. OUT. YOU TERRORIST!
 * [[File: Islamic Marxism.png]] Islamic Marxism - THIS IS WHAT GLOBALISTS TRULY WANT!
 * [[File:Mediastocracy flair.png]] Mediacracy - BuzzFeed is a flaming pile of garbage.
 * [[File:Racenat.png]] Racial Nationalism - For the last time, citizens are citizens you racist bigot!
 * [[File:Ethnonat.png]] Ethnic Nationalism - And the same goes to you, xenophobic trash! Although I agree that mass illegal foreign immigration into my country is cringe.
 * [[File:Protect.png]] Protectionism - Free trade and markets are a must for a truly prosperous nation!

Wikipedia

 * National liberalism
 * [[File:Cball-Austria.png]] Liberalism in Austria
 * Third Camp (In German)
 * German nationalism in Austria
 * Burschenschaft
 * Liberalism and radicalism in Romania

People

 * [[File:Cball-Germany.png]] Rudolf von Bennigsen
 * [[File:Cball-PuertoRico.png]] Luis A. Ferre
 * [[File:Cball-UK.png]] Nigel Farage [[File:UKUKIP.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Netherlands.png]] Pim Fortuyn [[File:Fortuynism.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Netherlands.png]] Geert Wilders [[File:PVV.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Czechia.png]] Václav Klaus [[File:Klausism.png]]
 * Klausism
 * [[File:Cball-England.png]] Carl Benjamin
 * [[File:Cball-Norway.png]] Anders Lange [[File:ProgPartyNorway.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Norway.png]] Erik Gjems-Onstad [[File:ProgPartyNorway.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Norway.png]] Carl Ivar Hagen [[File:ProgPartyNorway.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-US.png]] Dave Rubin
 * [[File:Cball-US.png]] Bruce Bawer
 * [[File:Zio.png]] Benjamin Netanyahu [[File:Bibi.png]]

Modern Parties

 * [[File:Cball-UK.png]] UK Independence Party (UKIP) [[File:UKUKIP.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-UK.png]] Reform UK (Formerly known as the "Brexit Party")
 * [[File:Cball-Netherlands.png]] Party for Freedom (PVV) [[File:PVV.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Netherlands.png]] Forum for Democracy (FvD) [[File:FvD-icon.png]] (factions)
 * [[File:Cball-Netherlands.png]] JA21
 * [[File:Zio.png]] Likud [[File:Bibi.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Norway.png]] Progress Party [[File:ProgPartyNorway.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Denmark.png]] Progress Party
 * [[File:Cball-Denmark.png]] New Right
 * [[File:Ilminism.png]] People Party
 * [[File:Cball-Belgium.png]] New Flemish Alliance [[File:Cball-Flanders.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Austria.png]] Freedom Party of Austria (factions)
 * [[File:Cball-Switzerland.png]] Freedom Party of Switzerland
 * [[File:Cball-Czechia.png]] Civic Democratic Party [[File:Klausism.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-PuertoRico.png]] New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico
 * [[File:Cball-Montenegro.png]] Liberal Party of Montenegro
 * [[File:Cball-Greece.png]] New Right
 * [[File:Cball-Azerbaijan.png]] Republican Alternative Party
 * [[File:Polandball.png]] Kukiz'15
 * [[File:Cball-Canada.png]] People's Party of Canada
 * [[File:Cball-Russia.png]] Russia of the Future

Historical and defunct parties

 * [[File:Cball-AustriaHungary.png]] Constitutional Party (1861-1881)
 * [[File:German Empire.png]] National Liberal Party (1867-1918)[[File:PanGerman.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Hungary.png]] National Constitution Party (1905-1918)
 * [[File:Cball-Germany.png]] German People's Party (1918-1933)
 * [[File:Cball-Austria.png]] Greater German People's Party (1920-1934) [[File:PanGerman.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Austria.png]] Federation of Independents (1949-1955) [[File:PanGerman.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Denmark.png]] National Liberal Party (1842-1882)
 * [[File:Cball-Romania.png]] National Liberal Party (1875-1950)
 * National Liberal Party-Brătianu (1930-1938)
 * National Liberal Party-Tătărescu
 * [[File:Cball-Sweden.png]] New Democracy (1991-2000)
 * [[File:Cball-Netherlands.png]] Pim Fortuyn List (2002-2008) [[File:Fortuynism.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Japan.png]] Japan Innovation Party (2014-2016)
 * [[File:Cball-Germany.png]] The Blue Party (2017-2019)
 * [[File:Cball-Netherlands.png]] VoorNederland (2014-2017)

Literature

 * National liberals and their progeny approaching the peculiar developments in peculiar in central European Liberal party traditions 1867-1918,by Oskar Mulej
 * National liberals heirs of the old Austria:deviations in liberal party traditions,1867-1918 by Oskar Mulej
 * Wreckage of eight years of purple by [[File:Fortuynism.png]]Pym Fortuyn (in dutch)

Articles

 * nationalliberalisme (in Danish)