| − | '''National liberalism''' is a variant of [[classical liberalism]], consisting of a combination of issues and policies which form a core of liberalism to[[Nationalism| nationalist]] positions on migration, citizenship, international relations and trade. The term is also used to describe a number of past and current [[Europe|European]] political parties that have been active on the subject. The basic concepts of national liberalism were formed in the 19th century, when [[Liberal conservatism|conservative liberals]] influenced European political life and superseded the [[Monarchy|monarchists]]. | + | '''National liberalism''' is a variant of [[classical liberalism]], consisting of a combination of issues and policies which form a core of liberalism to[[Nationalism|nationalist]] positions on migration, citizenship, international relations and trade. The term is also used to describe a number of past and current [[Europe]]an political parties that have been active on the subject. The basic concepts of national liberalism were formed in the 19th century, when [[Liberal conservatism|conservative liberals]] influenced European political life and superseded the [[Monarchy|monarchists]]. |
| − | In opposition to current [[liberalism]], i.e the submission of person to state, the goals of national liberalism are the pursuit of individual/economic freedom along with [[national sovereignty]].<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=uh0rBwAAQBAJ&pg=PA255&lpg=PA255&dq=%22national+liberalism%22++++Antall&source=bl&ots=a3UYv4zr99&sig=27c9-gfQaON1OHKc4Zb0qjJuQpw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi6_-b9rsPWAhWCAsAKHdfjDb8Q6AEILDAB]. Google Books.</ref><ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/Special:BookSources/0521323940]. Book.</ref><ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/Special:BookSources/9781594035654]. Book.</ref> The starting point, as author Yael Tamir pointed out, is "a set of beliefs endorsing individual rights and liberties, affirming the right of individuals to equal respect and concern, and presuming that governments should be neutral and impartial, vis-a-vis individual interests, preferences, and conceptions of the good."<ref>Tamir, pg 6</ref> This may mean acceptance for protectionism and other government interventions in the economy, but only to a limited extent and in support of the national private sector. Such ideas are in stark contrast to modern liberalism which advocates government control in all aspects of society. National liberals reject the idea of a world government of any kind and see the value of having free, independent, liberal states. | + | In opposition to current [[liberalism]], i.e. the submission of person to state, the goals of national liberalism are the pursuit of individual/economic freedom along with [[national sovereignty]].<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=uh0rBwAAQBAJ&pg=PA255&lpg=PA255&dq=%22national+liberalism%22++++Antall&source=bl&ots=a3UYv4zr99&sig=27c9-gfQaON1OHKc4Zb0qjJuQpw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi6_-b9rsPWAhWCAsAKHdfjDb8Q6AEILDAB]. Google Books.</ref><ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/Special:BookSources/0521323940]. Book.</ref><ref>[http://www.conservapedia.com/Special:BookSources/9781594035654]. Book.</ref> The starting point, as author Yael Tamir pointed out, is "a set of beliefs endorsing individual rights and liberties, affirming the right of individuals to equal respect and concern, and presuming that governments should be neutral and impartial, vis-a-vis individual interests, preferences, and conceptions of the good."<ref>Tamir, pg 6</ref> This may mean acceptance for protectionism and other government interventions in the economy, but only to a limited extent and in support of the national private sector. Such ideas are in stark contrast to modern liberalism which advocates government control in all aspects of society. National liberals reject the idea of a world government of any kind and see the value of having free, independent, liberal states. |