Political+Situations+Today

During times of economic instability, we find ourselves in flux. Democracy has fragile periods, much like the Weimar Republic discovered.

The following are countries where economic issues are fueling the growth of reactionary political parties:

Greece :Golden Dawn Norway: Progress Party France: Front National Switzerland: Swiss People's Party Italy: Northern League Holland: Party of Freedom, Freedom Party, or (PVV) Bangladesh: Bangladesh Nationalist Party South Africa: A variety of Afrikaner parties Denmark: Denmark People's Party Austria: Freedom Party of Austria and Alliance for Future of Austria Russia: Hungary: Jobbik Portugal: National Renewal Party Finland: True Finns Israel:

Sadly, there are others...you can choose to do research on them as well. Email if you want to change your country/

What does it mean to be reactionary? What is the economic situation, unemployment, trade, debt, etc in this country? Who/what population is being blamed for economic troubles? Is there any basis in reality for the targeting going on? (what are the changes in crime rates, unemployment options, was there an imperialistic relationship between two populations? What happened to create this conflict fueled situation?) Was there a strong nationalist/home rule/xenophobia movement in this country before 2008? Explain what happened and why. Explain the parallels between the Weimar Republic and the current situation?