Corporatism and why we need it nowadays.

 A Brief History of Corporatism

Corporatism is an economic system that has deep roots in Europe, originating from ancient Greece. The Greek term for it is "κρατισμός" (kratismos), which means the same as corporatism, as "corpus" in Latin refers to the "body," signifying the state. Unfortunately, corporatism has often been misunderstood and conflated with authoritarianism. However, it bears no relation to authoritarianism, as it has been around since the time of Plato, who spoke of aristocracy as the ideal form of governance. Plato never advocated for tyranny, nor did he suggest it as a viable system. Corporatism was revived in Italy during the interwar period by Mussolini, who, despite being a socialist, was inspired by the works on corporatism by European thinkers. Thus, corporatism was reborn, although it did not precisely mirror the economic model envisioned by its original proponents, such as Plato, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, and others.

What is Corporatism?

"Corporatism is a system of social organization based on workers' shared natural interests and social functions, with state organs coordinating labor and capital on matters of common interest." This definition was put forth by the designated committee in Freiburg in 1884. This European economic system has no connection with capitalism, socialism, or communism. Corporatism views the nation and the state as one unified entity, where the state comprises workers, politicians, lawyers, civil servants, and more. Therefore, if the state prospers under corporatism, the nation—the collective body that forms the state—benefits as well. Consequently, corporatism does not oppose the free market or individual liberty but places the state's and nation’s interests above all because the state is the embodiment of the nation. Corporatism establishes unions to implement this system, bringing workers and employers closer together, always under judicial supervision to prevent injustices or illegalities.

Why Corporatism is Necessary in Europe Today?

Europe today faces significant challenges such as high prices, inflation, and the domination of multinational corporations, which virtually control entire countries. Additionally, criminal organizations operate with government tolerance. These issues can be addressed if corporatism is implemented across Europe because it prioritizes national interest, and only corporatism truly represents the national interest within a country’s economy. European nations will not solve their economic problems through capitalism, liberalism, socialism, communism, or a mixed economy because these systems are non-European creations, designed to weaken and control our continent. While these forces have succeeded to some extent, they have not yet prevented us from reclaiming our destiny. Finally, corporatism teaches us the strength of unity—if we unite, we can overturn this tragic situation and restore Europe to its rightful path.