Integral nationalism

Integral nationalism]]] is a radical, authoritarian form of nationalism that emerged in late 19th- and early 20th-century Europe. It insists that the nation is an organic, almost mystical entity that transcends individuals and demands total allegiance. Unlike traditional patriotism or civic nationalism, integral nationalism views the nation as an end in itself, with all aspects of life (politics, culture, religion, economy) subordinated to its strength and purity. Key Features

The nation is compared to a living body; foreign influences, minorities, or dissenting ideologies are "diseases" to be removed. In many versions it emphasizes ethnic homogeneity and can slide into racism or antisemitism. It emphasized willpower over reason. The collective will is considered more critical than individual rationality, often glorifying struggle and warfare as expressions of national vitality.

Led by Charles Maurras, who coined the phrase "integral nationalism" (nationalisme intégral), it was [[violently antisemitic. Its slogan was "Politique d’abord!" (Politics first)—everything must serve the nation. It was condemned by the Vatican in 1926. then later partially lifted and supported by Vichy France.

Italian Fascism and German Nazism borrowed heavily from its rhetoric with the cult of the nation/race as supreme value, the leader as the embodiment of the nation's will, and a rejection of universal human rights.

In Ukraine, members of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) embraced integral nationalism as a model for national struggle, emphasizing cultural purity and national language in a stateless context/