Friedrich Naumann

National-social liberalism

Liberty, plus a strong social state.

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Governance+42

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Social+10

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The pastor-politician whose 'national-social' liberalism tried to bind the working class to a strong reforming nation-state — a key strand of German liberalism that lent its name to today's FDP foundation.

social

Progressive social reformer within a nationalist frame.

economic

Fused liberal economics with social reform for the workers.

governance

Sought a powerful, reforming nation-state led from the liberal centre.

Notable for

Founded 'National-Social' liberalism
'Mitteleuropa'
Namesake of the FDP's foundation

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§ The minds nearest Naumann

Plutarco Elías Calles

96% affinity

Eleftherios Venizelos

96% affinity

Giovanni Giolitti

95% affinity

António de Oliveira Salazar

93% affinity

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