Antifascist Europe
Antifascist Europe is an antifascist research project spanning activist initiatives, journalists and researchers from around Europe who monitor the development and transnational networks of far-right and right-wing populist parties as well as white supremacist, neo-Nazi and fascist groups.
By providing analysis, research, and data on far-right networks across Europe, we contribute to a more accurate understanding of the threat they pose. By fostering collaboration and knowledge among European antifascists and allies, we aim to eradicate this threat, end fascism, and build a safer Europe for all.
Analysis
Great Friends of the Croatian Far Right
After the Homeland Movement (DP) became part of the ruling coalition, it first attacked the independent media because of its allegedly “anti-Croatian agenda.” The same media exposed the DP leaders as those with questionable asset declarations and finances who cooperate with the right wing from neighboring countries, which has pretensions to Croatian territory.
The Freikorps of Tomorrow
In Russia, right-wing extremists have succeeded in forcing the resignation of the chairman of the State Duma’s Nationalities Committee, Gennadij Semigin. The episode shows how influential Russian fascists have become, especially in the military.
Finally Constituted – The 10th European Parliament and its three far-right groups
After a period of intense tactical maneuvering, announcing and denouncing, speculating, and at times just guessing, it is now official which groups, in which composition, have made it to the point of constituting and presenting themselves in the European Parliament. For the first time in its history, it sees three groups that are decisively or at least predominantly dominated by the far right. Here are some initial updated overviews, all numbers as of 16th of July 2024.
Antifascist Front Suppress the French Far-Right
The New Popular Front (NPF) coalition has won the second round of French parliamentary elections. Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) came third but increased its presence in the National Assembly.
The Far-Right Maneuvers for Power in the EU Parliament
Following last month’s election, about 180 Members of the European Parliament, a quarter of the total 720 members, belong to far-right parties. Considering the immense political moves ahead of and after the elections, it seems almost impossible that the old grouping in the parliament will continue.