Varoufakis argues global elites are following a “blueprint for the revival of fascism”, one he imagines dictators Mussolini, Hitler and Franco might have written “had [they] gotten together in 1945”.
He told the audience the modern “manual” starts by attacking crony capitalism, big business and financial elite — views traditionally associated with the political left – before turning against democratic institutions such as public broadcasters and universities.
https://thepoint.com.au/news/260312-varoufakis-fascism-is-darkening-our-doorsteps
It doesn’t have to be exactly the same. The underlying elements repeat a pattern and manifest like a ‘variation on a theme’ whether with or without speed of information. I found this document that lists the elements of fascism. You may note that many of them are active today : https://www.keene.edu/academics/cchgs/resources/presentation-materials/characteristics-and-appeal-of-fascism/download/