Fascism in Greece and the Antifascist Fight
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The document discusses the rise of fascism in Greece through the growth of the far-right Golden Dawn party. It describes how Golden Dawn has capitalized on economic and social decay in Greek society following the financial crisis, and presents itself as an alternative to the traditional political parties. However, it also details Golden Dawn's use of violence, intimidation, and nationalism to further its ideology. The document examines Golden Dawn's fascist principles and increasing attacks on immigrants and political opponents in Greece.
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http://www.athensnews.gr/portal/1/58542
Certain accounts assert that police left or
stood by during the attack.
The centre was ransacked after a group of 30-40
residents & GD members visited the night before,
threatening trouble if they did not close.
> Golden Dawn > Violence
[The centre was used to] watch football and host
children's birthday parties, among other activities.
The center was attacked the night of September
25th, by a mob believed to be linked with Golden
Dawn.
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- 1. skimminglight.netGreece 1/92Sept. 2013 Fascism in Greece and the antifascist fight
- 2. skimminglight.netGreece 2/92Sept. 2013 > Overview Society in Decay Polarization Rise of Golden Dawn How to fight fascism Conclusions
- 3. skimminglight.netGreece 3/92Sept. 2013 Society in Decay > Society in Decay
- 4. skimminglight.netGreece 4/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay> Society in DecayIMF (International Monetary Fund) in Greek
- 5. skimminglight.netGreece 5/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay The only difference: The former prime minister Papandreou has been replaced by Samaras
- 6. skimminglight.netGreece 6/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay http://www.statista.com/statistics/14538/gross-domestic-product-growth-rate-in-greece/
- 7. skimminglight.netGreece 7/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay
- 8. skimminglight.netGreece 8/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay 20.000 homeless people 7 in 10 lost home in last 2 years www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_12/12/2012_474176
- 9. skimminglight.netGreece 9/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay 7% before crisis. 27% now. Youth unemployment 62% http://www.tradingeconomics.com/greece/unemployment-rate http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite2_1_01/10/2012_463880
- 10. skimminglight.netGreece 10/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay +37% in 2 years http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_22/11/2012_471206
- 11. skimminglight.netGreece 11/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay Last package: 13.5bn Massive privatisations http://www.athensnews.gr/issue/13512/58161
- 12. skimminglight.netGreece 12/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay Last package: 13.5bn Massive privatisations http://www.athensnews.gr/issue/13512/58161 3 million Greeks want to leave Return to countriside Bank savings http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18391248 http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite2_1_25/05/2012_443887 http://greece.greekreporter.com/2013/01/30/three-million-greeks-want-to-leave/
- 13. skimminglight.netGreece 13/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay Half of Greeks cant pay everyday bills 250,000 meals are distributed daily http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_25/07/2012_453677 http://greece.greekreporter.com/2013/02/10/half-of-greeks-cant-pay-bills/
- 14. skimminglight.netGreece 14/92Sept. 2013 Athens, Winter 2012-13 Smog caused by people burning everything they can find to heat themselves. Oil fuel has become too expensive. > Society in Decay
- 15. skimminglight.netGreece 15/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay 1. http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite6_1_26/02/2013_484634
- 16. skimminglight.netGreece 16/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay 1. http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite6_1_26/02/2013_484634 The blanket of smog that has covered Athens and Attica in general since the start of the winter is steadily rising above acceptable limits and posing a serious health hazard in the long term, potentially leading to serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions. Experts are ringing the alarm bells1 . I Kathimerini, 26/02/13
- 17. skimminglight.netGreece 17/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay Athens News 28/09/12 - http://www.athensnews.gr/issue/13513/58349
- 18. skimminglight.netGreece 18/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay Striking doctors and healtcare professionals warn that immediate funding is needed to avert collapse of primary healthcare Athens News 28/09/12 Athens News 28/09/12 - http://www.athensnews.gr/issue/13513/58349
- 19. skimminglight.netGreece 19/92Sept. 2013 > Society in Decay The Greek government announced a wide ranging privatization programme, spanning rail and road transport, airports and ports, utilities, gaming and public real estate holdings. (minfin.gr) The island of Pezonisi, also known as Nisi ton Oneiron (Island of Dreams), is set to become the first island to be leased to the private sector for tourism development. http://www.minfin.gr/portal/en/resource/contentObject/id/2f09efef-f916-4450-8236-de0606f1e12d http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite2_1_28/09/2012_463511 Privatizations
- 21. skimminglight.netGreece 21/92Sept. 2013 The Electoral Front > Polarization http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_Greece Government Radical left RightFascist Greens Threat of chaos Promise to renegotiate Idea of left governement We don't leave -zone Collapse social democracy Giant leap of fascists
- 22. skimminglight.netGreece 22/92Sept. 2013 The Electoral Front Government Radical left RightFascist Greens Keeps growing Neck & neck Further collapse http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_08/02/2013_482471 > Polarization
- 23. skimminglight.netGreece 23/92Sept. 2013 The Electoral Front Government Radical left RightFascist Greens Deepening polarization & radicalization http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_08/02/2013_482471 > Polarization
- 24. skimminglight.netGreece 24/92Sept. 2013 Rise of Golden Dawn (律流 粒流) > Golden Dawn
- 25. skimminglight.netGreece 25/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn In summary...
- 26. skimminglight.netGreece 26/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Fascism Fascism Authority Extreme nationalism Violence Capitalism
- 27. skimminglight.netGreece 27/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Fascism Fascism Authority Extreme nationalism Violence CapitalismRacism Openly From decay of Dictatorship Destroy worker's organisations Social & cultural control Social cohesion Last weapon by Acceptance of Denial of capitalist contradictions Divert attention from real cause Fear & intimidation
- 28. skimminglight.netGreece 28/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Style Mai 2012 victory speech (next slide)
- 29. skimminglight.netGreece 29/92Sept. 2013 Click here to see the video > Golden Dawn > Style
- 30. skimminglight.netGreece 30/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence Summer 2012 Speech Michaloliakos (leader GD), GD youth summer camp1 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mizcDO1DpG0
- 31. skimminglight.netGreece 31/92Sept. 2013 Click here to see the video (Hitler salute on 1:38) > Golden Dawn > Style
- 32. skimminglight.netGreece 32/92Sept. 2013 The official party magazine... 2 covers (2007 & 2006) > Golden Dawn > Ideology
- 34. skimminglight.netGreece 34/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence August 23, 2012 Clash with riot police1 It is a criminal action to convert facilities of the Greek Army into tourism centres for illegal immigrants. 1. http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/sumbainei-twra-epeisodia-sthn-korintho-fwtografies
- 35. skimminglight.netGreece 35/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence
- 36. skimminglight.netGreece 36/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence
- 37. skimminglight.netGreece 37/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence
- 38. skimminglight.netGreece 38/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence Pireaus, September 2012 Informative Action1 1. http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/enhmerwtikh-drash-stis-geitonies-tou-peiraia-kai-ths-nikaias
- 39. skimminglight.netGreece 39/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence
- 40. skimminglight.netGreece 40/92Sept. 2013 Intensifying Violence Migrants During every shift we treat six or more cases of beatings of foreigners (unnamed surgeon, Evangelismos Hospital)1 Example: 19 Jan. - Pakistani stabbed to death by GD2 And even associations helping migrants3 Homosexuals Increase in antigay attacks4 GD Flyers: After the immigrants, you are next5 Political enemies Mostly observing workers' organizations Example: 17 Dec. - GD beats SYRIZA MP: Now we are going to kill you6 1. http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_24/06/2012_448725 2. http://icantrelaxingreece.wordpress.com/2013/01/19/golden-dawn-leaflets-found-in-the-murderers-possession/ 3. http://ixnos.blogspot.gr/2013/02/blog-post_4523.html 4. http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/11/26/after-all-homophobia-is-a-greek-word/ 5. http://www.lesbilicious.co.uk/extreme-right-greek-party-threatens-gay-people-after-immigrants-youre-next/ 6. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20756578 Fear&intimidation > Golden Dawn > Violence
- 41. skimminglight.netGreece 41/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence June 7, 2012 Live TV debate Kasidiaris, spokesperson of GD hits Kanelli, KKE MP1 10 days later, Kasidiaris got elected as MP 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0i_-ESwFvI
- 42. skimminglight.netGreece 42/92Sept. 2013 Click here to see the video > Golden Dawn > Violence
- 43. skimminglight.netGreece 43/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence September 5, 2012 Assault in Rafina near Athens About 40 militants of Golden Dawn attack stalls of migrants on festival. MP Germenis: We told the police and then we did what Golden Dawn must do Video published1 by Golden Dawn 1. http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/chrush-augh-paremporio-telos
- 44. skimminglight.netGreece 44/92Sept. 2013 Click here to see the video > Golden Dawn > Violence
- 45. skimminglight.netGreece 45/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence September 9, 2012 Cleaning a market in Messologgioy Unit led by Barbarousis, Golden Dawn MP Video published1 by Golden Dawn 1. http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/enochlhthhkan-oi-tourkoi-apo-tis-draseis-ths-chrushs-aughs
- 46. skimminglight.netGreece 46/92Sept. 2013 Click here to see the video > Golden Dawn > Violence
- 47. skimminglight.netGreece 47/92Sept. 2013 http://www.athensnews.gr/portal/1/58542 > Golden Dawn > Violence http://www.athensnews.gr/portal/1/58542
- 48. skimminglight.netGreece 48/92Sept. 2013 http://www.athensnews.gr/portal/1/58542 Certain accounts assert that police left or stood by during the attack. The centre was ransacked after a group of 30-40 residents & GD members visited the night before, threatening trouble if they did not close. > Golden Dawn > Violence [The centre was used to] watch football and host children's birthday parties, among other activities. The center was attacked the night of September 25th, by a mob believed to be linked with Golden Dawn. http://www.athensnews.gr/portal/1/58542
- 49. skimminglight.netGreece 49/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence 2009 Golden Dawn supporting riot police https://athens.indymedia.org/front.php3?lang=el&article_id=1027246
- 50. skimminglight.netGreece 50/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence 2012
- 52. skimminglight.netGreece 52/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence Mai 2012, Centre of Athens Hunting immigrants 1. http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/enochlhthhkan-oi-tourkoi-apo-tis-draseis-ths-chrushs-aughs
- 53. skimminglight.netGreece 53/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence
- 55. skimminglight.netGreece 55/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence Summer 2012, Athens Student Konstantinos Georgousis filmed party members 1. http://www.channel4.com/news/racist-anti-semitic-violent-the-true-face-of-golden-dawn
- 56. skimminglight.netGreece 56/92Sept. 2013 Click here to see the video > Golden Dawn > Violence
- 57. skimminglight.netGreece 57/92Sept. 2013 Protecting individuals 1. http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/mono-gia-ellhnes-to-koinwniko-ergo-ths-chrushs-aughs-mechri-shmera Social Services1 Support fire fighters Doctors With Borders Shelter for patients Legal assistance Blood banks Food distributions Security Assistance unemployed Securing neighbourhoods > Golden Dawn > Services
- 58. skimminglight.netGreece 58/92Sept. 2013 Protecting individuals 1. http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/mono-gia-ellhnes-to-koinwniko-ergo-ths-chrushs-aughs-mechri- shmera#.UReiY31x0xA Social Services1 Support fire fighters Doctors With Borders Shelter for patients Legal assistance Blood banks Food distributionsReal Greeks only! Security Assistance unemployed Securing neighbourhoods > Golden Dawn > Services
- 59. skimminglight.netGreece 59/92Sept. 2013 Some propaganda about the offered services > Golden Dawn > Services
- 60. skimminglight.netGreece 60/92Sept. 2013 Some propaganda... > Golden Dawn > Services
- 61. skimminglight.netGreece 61/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Services
- 62. skimminglight.netGreece 62/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Services
- 63. skimminglight.netGreece 63/92Sept. 2013 Summer 2012 Food Distribution A report by The Guardian > Golden Dawn > Services http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2012/aug/03/golden-dawn-far-right-greek-video
- 64. skimminglight.netGreece 64/92Sept. 2013 Click here to see the video > Golden Dawn > Services
- 65. skimminglight.netGreece 65/92Sept. 2013 Law and order > Golden Dawn > Services http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/sep/28/greek-police-victims-neo-nazi
- 66. skimminglight.netGreece 66/92Sept. 2013 Law and order http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/sep/28/greek-police-victims-neo-nazi GD is increasingly assuming the role of law enforcement officers on the streets of the bankrupt country, with mounting evidence that Athenians are being openly directed by police to seek help from the neo-Nazi group, analysts, activists and lawyers say. They immediately said if it's an issue with immigrants go to Golden Dawn." > Golden Dawn > Services
- 67. skimminglight.netGreece 67/92Sept. 2013 Law and order > Golden Dawn > Services http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/sep/28/greek-police-victims-neo-nazi But the hand-outs come at a price: allegiance to GD. "A friend who was being seriously harassed by her husband and was referred to the party by the police very soon found herself giving it clothes and food in return. She's a liberal and certainly no racist and is disgusted by what she has had to do."
- 68. skimminglight.netGreece 68/92Sept. 2013 Growing support > Golden Dawn > Support 9%-12% in polls (stable since September) 26% appreciates the actions of Golden Dawn towards immigrants while 69.5% does not. (September poll1) >50% police force voted GD2 Youth4 Growing active membership. Over 5000 participants in Athens on 2 February 20133 (next slide). 1. http://news247.gr/eidiseis/politiki/sto_0_5_h_diafora_nd-syriza.1940262.html 2. http://rt.com/news/greek-police-vote-nazis-350/ 3. http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/sugklonistika-plana-apo-thn-sugkentrwsh-twn-imiwn-binteo#.UReikX1x0xA 4. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/greeces-neofascists-are-on-the-rise-and-now-theyre-going-into-schools-how-golden -dawn-is-nurturing-the-next-generation-8477997.html
- 69. skimminglight.netGreece 69/92Sept. 2013Athens, 2 February 2013, over 5000 participants
- 70. skimminglight.netGreece 70/92Sept. 2013 Click here to see the video > Golden Dawn > Support
- 71. skimminglight.netGreece 71/92Sept. 2013 Support > Golden Dawn > Support Population Social services & Security What alternative? Capitalists & state Weakening state Different GD helping & tolerated Danger: out of control Desperate Better than expropriation Anti-austerity rethoric
- 72. skimminglight.netGreece 72/92Sept. 2013 Support > Golden Dawn > Support Population Social services & Security What alternative? Capitalists & state Weakening state Different GD helping & tolerated Danger: out of control Desperate Better than expropriation Anti-austerity rethoric No answer on the crisis! Most fervent supporter of capitalism! 律痢離裡 離
- 73. skimminglight.netGreece 73/92Sept. 2013 Golden Dawn Capitalism Yes No Privatisations (isle, parking, etc.)1 Restrict right to strike Reduce taxes ship owners 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdwJhCxng0E&feature=share In parliament In the street Yes No Attack migrants, left militants & homosexuals Attack bankers & government politicians Attend strikes, occupations, mobilisations by workers & youth > Golden Dawn > Capitalism Propaganda: Anti-austerity
- 74. skimminglight.netGreece 74/92Sept. 2013 http://eng.babelmed.net/cultura-e-societa/67-greece/13021-greece-chrysi-avghi-the-darkest-side-of-the-crisis.html http://greece.greekreporter.com/2013/02/18/golden-dawn-leaders-wifes-hotel-to-be-seized/ > Golden Dawn > Capitalism Michaloliakos (Leader GD) & his wife (GD MP) own Hotel New Dream, Attiki Square, Athens 38 rooms & suites Many (low-paid, foreign) girls at your service www.newdream.gr
- 75. skimminglight.netGreece 75/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Capitalism Michaloliakos (Leader GD) & his wife (GD MP) own Hotel New Dream, Attiki Square, Athens 38 rooms & suites Many (low-paid, foreign) girls at your service www.newdream.gr In fact, it is a luxury brothel http://eng.babelmed.net/cultura-e-societa/67-greece/13021-greece-chrysi-avghi-the-darkest-side-of-the-crisis.html http://greece.greekreporter.com/2013/02/18/golden-dawn-leaders-wifes-hotel-to-be-seized/
- 76. skimminglight.netGreece 76/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Capitalism Michaloliakos (Leader GD) & his wife (GD MP) own Hotel New Dream, Attiki Square, Athens 38 rooms & suites Many (low-paid, foreign) girls at your service www.newdream.gr http://eng.babelmed.net/cultura-e-societa/67-greece/13021-greece-chrysi-avghi-the-darkest-side-of-the-crisis.html http://greece.greekreporter.com/2013/02/18/golden-dawn-leaders-wifes-hotel-to-be-seized/
- 77. skimminglight.netGreece 77/92Sept. 2013 http://eng.babelmed.net/cultura-e-societa/67-greece/13021-greece-chrysi-avghi-the-darkest-side-of-the-crisis.html > Golden Dawn > Capitalism Michaloliakos (Leader GD) & his wife (GD MP) own Hotel New Dream, Attiki Square, Athens 38 rooms & suites Many (low-paid, foreign) girls at your service www.newdream.gr CONFISCATED
- 78. skimminglight.netGreece 78/92Sept. 2013 How to fight fascism? > How to fight
- 79. skimminglight.netGreece 79/92Sept. 2013 Double fight Against fascism Against capitalism > How to fight Linkup
- 80. skimminglight.netGreece 80/92Sept. 2013 Fight capitalism > How to fight > Capitalism Disillusions & Despair Temporal setbacks combativity & consciousness Room for fascist ideas 4 years workers' struggle +20 generalstrikes elections No success! Important responsibles... No lead No clear perspective & program No stimulation of local activity Moderating demands Divide Leadership unions & workers' parties
- 81. skimminglight.netGreece 81/92Sept. 2013 The struggle against fascism is also a struggle against capitalism and, therefore, a struggle for democratic workers' organisations. > How to fight > Capitalism
- 82. skimminglight.netGreece 82/92Sept. 2013 > How to fight > Capitalism Increasing pressure for Repeated 48h strikes Occupations Indefinite strikes Until the governement falls 24h general strikes won't help Mobilizing demand Question of double power Inter natio naliz ation Spain, Portugal, etc. Evolution of class struggle is hard to predict!
- 83. skimminglight.netGreece 83/92Sept. 2013 Athens, November 14, 2012 > How to fight > Capitalism
- 84. skimminglight.netGreece 84/92Sept. 2013 See www.viome.org watch video! Keyword: solidarity Example for the rest of Greece & Europe > How to fight > Capitalism Factory under workers' control since February 12
- 85. skimminglight.netGreece 85/92Sept. 2013 Fight fascism > How to fight > Fascism 50 Number of antifascists committees and counting... usually initiatives of who collaborate quite well Leaflets Open meetings Posters ... Good, but not enough! Now supported by leadership
- 86. skimminglight.netGreece 86/92Sept. 2013 Defense against fascist threat Discuss fight for better living conditions Organize people Refute fascist rethoric Aim should be... Understand fascism in order to fight it Not always the case... > How to fight > Fascism
- 87. skimminglight.netGreece 87/92Sept. 2013 Therefore organize solidarity! > How to fight > Fascism Involve them Discuss problems of neighbourhood Charity of church & fascists In at least 2 committees where Xekinima is leading Exchange clothes Exchange books Open air kitchen ... Dependency Passive, isolation Independency Active, involving Bring people together
- 88. skimminglight.netGreece 88/92Sept. 2013 > Golden Dawn > Violence February 24, 2012 Organizing solidarity by an antifascist committee1 An example of how it is done 1. http://antifaep.blogspot.gr/2013/02/blog-post_22.html
- 89. skimminglight.netGreece 89/92Sept. 2013 Bring and share clothes, toys, appliances, books, etc.
- 91. skimminglight.netGreece 91/92Sept. 2013 > Conclusions Capitalism in crisis Missed chances by workers' movement Growth support fascism Fight against fascism capitalism Not easy, but necessary! Won confidence Incredible responsibility Get involved! Internationally!
- 92. skimminglight.netGreece 92/92Sept. 2013 For more information leuven@socialisme.be Fascism in Greece and the Antifascist Fight is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.