The Situation and Internal Relations in the Slovenian Progressive (Liberal) Camp on the Eve of the Second World War Cover Image

Stanje in notranja razmerja v slovenskem naprednem (liberalnem) taboru na pragu 2. svetovne vojne
The Situation and Internal Relations in the Slovenian Progressive (Liberal) Camp on the Eve of the Second World War

Author(s): Oskar Mulej
Subject(s): History of ideas, Political history, Interwar Period (1920 - 1939), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), History of Communism, Fascism, Nazism and WW II
Published by: Študijski center za narodno spravo
Keywords: progressive camp; liberalism; political parties; civil society; 1930s;

Summary/Abstract: The article provides an outline of the development of the internal relations and divisions in the Slovenian progressive (liberal) camp in the years just before the Second World War and upon its start. After falling from power in 1935, the progressive camp was weak and internally fragmented. At the same time, the range of groups and ideological orientations found under the “progressive” umbrella was extremely wide as it extended far to the left and right sides of the political spectrum. The youth, in particular, were distinctly ideologically differentiated and radicalised. Some of them were highly susceptible to radical political approaches and moved towards fascism and communism. Especially when viewing the wider ideological camp, it is thus partly justified to posit a process of disintegration. At the same time, at least the core part maintained a consciousness of belonging to a common political camp, which was reflected by renewed connections between parties and groups on the eve of the war.

  • Issue Year: 7/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 33-71
  • Page Count: 39
  • Language: Slovenian