Behind Europe's commitment to liberal democracy lurks an illiberal tradition. Every time freedom has failed in Europe, it is to that tradition - of violent repression, totalitarianism, xenophobia, and intolerance - that Europeans have reverted.
disapproval If you describe someone or something as illiberal, you are critical of them because they do not allow or approve of much freedom or choice of action. illiberal legislation
Indicating a lack of breeding, culture, and the like; ignoble; rude; narrow-minded; disingenuous