Spartiátes
Spartans
Right-wing Populist
Far-Right
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No affiliated group in the European Parliament
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Current Standing
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Current Standing
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Conservative
Social
Market-oriented
Progressive
Anti-EU
Pro-EU
The Spartiátes (Spartans) are a far-right, ultranationalist party in Greece. They serve as the ideological successor to the banned neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn and are classified by the Supreme Court of Greece and constitutional experts as a threat to the democratic constitutional order.
Values and Worldview
Values and Worldview
The party's foundation is rooted in radical ethno-nationalism, invoking a heroic, militarized image of ancient Spartan virtues. Their worldview is shaped by the concept of a biologically and culturally homogeneous nation. The state is not perceived as a pluralistic entity but rather as the protector of 'Hellenic blood.' This ideology is deeply embedded in authoritarian structures and rejects liberal, multicultural societal models as decadent and destructive to the Greek national identity.
Policy Priorities
Policy Priorities
The Spartiátes' agenda centers on stringent anti-immigration policies, the demand for 'Greece for Greeks,' and an isolationist foreign policy. Their primary target audience consists of far-right voters who feel disenfranchised by the established system or fear a perceived loss of national identity due to foreign influence. Economically, they advocate for a protectionist national welfare state that strictly links social benefits to ethnic origin. A key point of contention remains their open rejection of supranational institutions such as the EU.
Role in the Political System
Role in the Political System
Within Greece's political system, the Spartiátes assume the role of a radical outsider, challenging the institutions of the rule of law from within. Strategically, they often act as the parliamentary arm of banned far-right factions, which regularly leads to legal disputes regarding their eligibility to participate in elections. Their relationship with the rule of law is purely instrumental: they exploit democratic freedoms to propagate an ideology that fundamentally negates those very liberal principles.