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Fascism in Greece

and the antifascist fight


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> Overview

Society in Decay

Polarization

Rise of Golden Dawn

How to fight fascism

Conclusions


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Societyin Decay

> Society in Decay


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> Society in Decay> Society in DecayIMF (International Monetary Fund) in Greek


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> Society in DecayThe only difference: The former prime minister Papandreou has been replaced by Samaras


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> Society in Decay

http://www.statista.com/statistics/14538/gross-domestic-product-growth-rate-in-greece/


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> Society in Decay


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> Society in Decay

20.000 homeless people7 in 10 lost home in last 2 yearswww.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_12/12/2012_474176


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> Society in Decay

7% before crisis. 27% now. Youth unemployment 62%http://www.tradingeconomics.com/greece/unemployment-ratehttp://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite2_1_01/10/2012_463880

http://www.tradingeconomics.com/greece/unemployment-rate


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> Society in Decay

+37% in 2 yearshttp://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_22/11/2012_471206


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> Society in Decay

Last package: 13.5bn €Massive privatisationshttp://www.athensnews.gr/issue/13512/58161


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> Society in Decay

Last package: 13.5bn €Massive privatisationshttp://www.athensnews.gr/issue/13512/58161

3 million Greeks want to leaveReturn to countrisideBank savingshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18391248http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite2_1_25/05/2012_443887http://greece.greekreporter.com/2013/01/30/three-million-greeks-want-to-leave/

http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite2_1_25/05/2012_443887


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> Society in Decay

Half of Greeks can’t pay everyday bills250,000 meals are distributed daily http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_25/07/2012_453677http://greece.greekreporter.com/2013/02/10/half-of-greeks-cant-pay-bills/



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Athens, Winter 2012-13Smog caused by people burning everything they can find to heat themselves. Oil fuel has become too expensive.

> Society in Decay


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> Society in Decay

1. http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite6_1_26/02/2013_484634


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> 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


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> Society in Decay

Athens News 28/09/12 - http://www.athensnews.gr/issue/13513/58349


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> 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


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> 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


Privatizations

http://www.minfin.gr/portal/en/resource/contentObject/id/2f09efef-f916-4450-8236-de0606f1e12d


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Polarization

> Polarization


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The Electoral Front> Polarization

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_Greece

Government Radical left RightFascist Greens

Threat of chaosPromise to renegotiate

Idea of left governement“We don't leave €-zone”

Collapsesocialdemocracy

Giant leap of fascists


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The Electoral Front


Keeps growing

Neck & neck

Furthercollapse


> Polarization



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The Electoral Front


Deepeningpolarization & radicalization


> Polarization



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Rise of Golden Dawn(Χρυσή Αυγή)

> Golden Dawn


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> Golden Dawn

In summary...


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> Golden Dawn > Fascism

Fascism

Authority

Extreme nationalism

Violence

Capitalism


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> Golden Dawn > Fascism

Fascism

Authority

Extreme nationalism

Violence

CapitalismRacism

Openly

From decay of

DictatorshipDestroy worker's organisationsSocial & cultural control

Social cohesionLast weapon byAcceptance of

Denial of capitalist contradictionsDivert attention from real cause

Fear & intimidation


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> Golden Dawn > Style

Mai 2012 – victory speech (next slide)


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Click here to see the video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxX4MRj4wM0


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> Golden Dawn > Violence

Summer 2012

Speech Michaloliakos (leader GD), GD youth summer camp1

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mizcDO1DpG0


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(Hitler salute on 1:38)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8YPRx4x8ME


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The official party magazine...2 covers (2007 & 2006)

> Golden Dawn > Ideology


33/92Sept. 2013http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/h-chrush-augh-tou-ellhnismou-pou-erchetai.


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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


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Pireaus, September 2012

“Informative Action”1

1. http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/enhmerwtikh-drash-stis-geitonies-tou-peiraia-kai-ths-nikaias


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Intensifying ViolenceMigrants

– “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 next”5

Political enemies– Mostly observing workers' organizations

– Example: 17 Dec. - GD beats SYRIZA MP: “Now we are going to kill you”6

1. http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_24/06/2012_4487252. 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.html4. 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

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http://icantrelaxingreece.wordpress.com/2013/01/19/golden-dawn-leaflets-found-in-the-murderers-possession/

http://ixnos.blogspot.gr/2013/02/blog-post_4523.html

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2012/11/26/after-all-homophobia-is-a-greek-word/

http://www.lesbilicious.co.uk/extreme-right-greek-party-threatens-gay-people-after-immigrants-youre-next/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20756578


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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


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0i_-ESwFvI


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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


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dhJntEn4ddA


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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


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDabuGM4LSI


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http://www.athensnews.gr/portal/1/58542




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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.


[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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2009

Golden Dawn supporting riot police

https://athens.indymedia.org/front.php3?lang=el&article_id=1027246


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2012


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2012


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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


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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


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http://www.channel4.com/news/racist-anti-semitic-violent-the-true-face-of-golden-dawn


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Protectingindividuals

1. http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/mono-gia-ellhnes-to-koinwniko-ergo-ths-chrushs-aughs-mechri-shmera

Social Services1Support fire fighters “Doctors With Borders”

Shelter for patientsLegal assistance

Blood banks

Food distributions

Security

Assistance unemployed

Securingneighbourhoods

> Golden Dawn > Services

http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/mono-gia-ellhnes-to-koinwniko-ergo-ths-chrushs-aughs-mechri-


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Protectingindividuals

1. http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/mono-gia-ellhnes-to-koinwniko-ergo-ths-chrushs-aughs-mechri-shmera#.UReiY31x0xA

Social Services1Support fire fighters “Doctors With Borders”

Shelter for patientsLegal assistance

Blood banks

Food distributionsReal Greeks only! Security

Assistance unemployed

Securingneighbourhoods


http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/view/mono-gia-ellhnes-to-koinwniko-ergo-ths-chrushs-aughs-mechri-


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Some propagandaabout the offered services



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Some propaganda...



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Summer 2012

Food DistributionA report by The Guardian


http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2012/aug/03/golden-dawn-far-right-greek-video


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http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2012/aug/03/golden-dawn-far-right-greek-video


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Law and order


http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/sep/28/greek-police-victims-neo-nazi


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Law and order


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."



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Law and order



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."


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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.html2. 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#.UReikX1x0xA4. 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

http://news247.gr/eidiseis/politiki/sto_0_5_h_diafora_nd-syriza.1940262.html

http://rt.com/news/greek-police-vote-nazis-350/

http://www.xryshaygh.com/index.php/enimerosi/

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/greeces-neofascists-are-on-the-rise-and-now-theyre-going-into-schools-how-golden


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kji1dfoOm_c


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Support


Population

Social services & SecurityWhat alternative?

Capitalists & stateWeakening state

“Different”

GD “helping” & toleratedDanger: “out of control”

Desperate

Better than expropriationAnti-austerity rethoric


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Support


Population

Social services & SecurityWhat alternative?

Capitalists & stateWeakening state

“Different”

GD “helping” & toleratedDanger: “out of control”

Desperate

Better than expropriationAnti-austerity rethoric

No answer on the crisis!Most fervent supporter of capitalism!

ΧΡΥΣΗ ΑΥΓΗ


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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


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http://eng.babelmed.net/cultura-e-societa/67-greece/13021-greece-chrysi-avghi-the-darkest-side-of-the-crisis.htmlhttp://greece.greekreporter.com/2013/02/18/golden-dawn-leaders-wifes-hotel-to-be-seized/


Michaloliakos (Leader GD) & his wife (GD MP) ownHotel “New Dream”, Attiki Square, Athens38 rooms & suitesMany (low-paid, foreign) girls at your servicewww.newdream.gr

http://eng.babelmed.net/cultura-e-societa/67-greece/13021-greece-chrysi-avghi-the-darkest-side-of-the-crisis.html


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In fact, it is a luxury brothel




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Michaloliakos (Leader GD) & his wife (GD MP) ownHotel “New Dream”, Attiki Square, Athens38 rooms & suitesMany (low-paid, foreign) girls at your servicewww.newdream.grCONFISCATED


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How to fight fascism?

> How to fight


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Double fight

Against fascism

Against capitalism

> How to fight

Li n

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Fight capitalism> How to fight > Capitalism

Disillusions & DespairTemporal setbacks combativity & consciousness Room for fascist ideas

4 years

workers' struggle+20 generalstrikes

elections

No success!

Important responsibles...

No leadNo clear perspective & programNo stimulation of local activityModerating demandsDivide

Leadership unions & workers' parties


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The struggle against fascism is also a struggle against capitalism and, therefore, a struggle for democratic workers' organisations.

> How to fight > Capitalism


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Increasing pressure for ● Repeated 48h strikes● Occupations● Indefinite strikes

Until the governement falls

24h general strikes won't help

Mobilizingdemand

Question ofdouble power

Inter natio naliz ation

Spain, Portugal, etc.

Evolution of class struggle is hard to predict!


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Athens, November 14, 2012



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See www.viome.org → watch video!Keyword: solidarityExample for the rest of Greece & Europe


Factory under workers' control since February 12


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Fight fascism

> How to fight > Fascism

50Number ofantifascistscommittees

and counting...

usually initiatives of

who collaborate quite well

LeafletsOpen

meetings

Posters

...

Good,but not enough!

Now supported by leadership


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Defense against fascist threat

Discuss fight for better living conditionsOrganize people

Refute fascist rethoric

Aim should be...Understand fascism in order to fight it

Not always the case...



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Therefore organize solidarity!


Involve themDiscuss problems of neighbourhood

Charity of church& fascists

In at least 2 committees where Xekinima is leading

Exchangeclothes

Exchangebooks

Open airkitchen

...

DependencyPassive, isolation

IndependencyActive, involving

Bring people together


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February 24, 2012

Organizing solidarityby an antifascist committee1

An example of how it is done

1. http://antifaep.blogspot.gr/2013/02/blog-post_22.html


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“Bring and share clothes, toys, appliances, books, etc.


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Conclusions

> Conclusions


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> Conclusions

Capitalism in crisis

Missed chances by workers' movement

Growth support fascism

Fight againstfascism

capitalism

Not easy, but necessary!

Won confidence

Incredible responsibility

Get involved! Internationally!


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