• Fascisterne: From Ideology to Legacy
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    Fascisterne: From Ideology to Legacy

    In this article, we explore fascisterne the term meaning “the fascists” in Danish and Scandinavian languages — to understand not only what it represents historically, but also why its memory remains relevant today. We will examine the origins of fascism, how fascisterne manifested in Denmark (and more broadly in Europe), their ideology, their impact, their downfall, and lessons for the present. In the first paragraph I have already used the word “fascisterne,” and you’ll see it appear again in subheadings and throughout, as requested. 1. Introduction: What Does “Fascisterne” Mean? The word fascisterne is derived from the Danish language, in which “fascister” means “fascists,” and -ne is the definite plural…