Local Actions Against Globalization
- Globalization has reshaped economies, cultures, and societies, but not everyone embraces its changes.
- Many communities push back against its influence, advocating for local alternatives, traditions, and greater autonomy.
Think of a local farmer's market as a community garden. It nurtures local relationships, reduces reliance on distant resources, and celebrates unique cultural traditions.
Anti-Globalization Movements
- The first wave of anti-globalization movements was associated with the left side of the political spectrum and was rooted in protests against economic globalization: opposition to the emergence of a single world market dominated by large TNCs, built on neoliberal capitalism and exploitation of labor in LICs and MICs, as well as environmental degradation.
- In recent years, anti-globalization movements are identified with the right and extreme right side of the political spectrum and are focused on loss of national sovereignty and identity, as well as minorities and migrations portrayed as a threat.
Anti-Immigration Movements
- Globalization has increased migration, enriching societies but also sparking debates over cultural identity and tensions, economic competition, and sovereignty.
- Anti-Immigration Movements are usually combined with a broader political agenda followed by extreme right-wing parties referring to economic protectionism, cultural nationalism, and populist ideologies.
Brexit Campaign
- The Brexit referendum in 2016 highlighted concerns about immigration and national sovereignty.
- It led to the United Kingdom leaving the European Union in 2020.
The Rise of Right-Wing Parties in Europe
- In recent years, Europe has witnessed a significant rise in right-wing parties, driven by economic, social, and political factors that resonate with growing segments of the population.
- These include:
