Why did fascists view political liberalism as a threat?

Fascists viewed political liberalism as a fundamental threat because it prioritized individual rights over the collective needs of the Volk or the state. By promoting pluralism, fascists argued that liberalism encouraged social and political divisiveness, which undermined the unity required for a strong nation.12

Furthermore, fascists condemned liberalism for its perceived role in fostering "decadent" values, such as moral relativism, materialism, and selfish individualism, all of which they believed eroded traditional morality. Because liberal systems often relied on parliamentary democracy and compromise, fascists accused them of being weak and ineffective, claiming that such systems allowed threats like communism to flourish. Ultimately, fascism sought to replace these liberal structures with totalitarianism, demanding absolute obedience and the subordination of all individual interests to the state or the leader.1234