A narrow mayoral defeat in a local election in Eastern Germany highlights how far-right politics are pressing against Germany’s democratic firewall.

The growth of online fitness ecosystems with ties to right-wing extremism (RWE), alongside manosphere influencers who promote self-improvement through physical training and warrior-style identities, has evolved in tandem with a broader surge in interest in mixed martial arts (MMA). In recent years, popularised among mainstream audiences by the strategic branding of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting…

Britain’s most dynamic and socially engaged Christian communities are increasingly found among ethnic minority and migrant congregations, a stark contrast to the rise of U.S.-style Christian nationalism elsewhere in the country.

Introduction In December 2025, Spanish authorities dismantled a cell linked to The Base, an accelerationist white supremacist group designated as a terrorist organisation in several countries. Between 2019 and 2021, The Base gained widespread attention following a series of high-profile incidents and arrests across the United States and Europe, which led to a period of decline. However, since…

In Spain, a recent study indicates that young men are showing an inclination toward far-right ideologies, often accompanied by an attraction to the period of Francisco Franco’s dictatorship, established following the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) and lasting until 1975. This admiration is increasingly visible on social media, where content glorifying Franco has gained popularity, often relying on…

The denial of a visa for a senior US official highlights growing tensions between the Trump and Lula administrations as Brazil prepares for its 2026 presidential elections.

By the end of January 2026, the new social media platform UpScrolled became the most downloaded free app on Apple’s App Store. After accruing approximately 150,000 users in the first six months of operations, UpScrolled suddenly surged to over 2.5 million users. This platform migration largely occurred at the expense of TikTok. Many users have seemingly expressed disaffection at Oracle […]

In Spain, hostility toward immigrants is one of the most prevalent forms of online hate, and it disproportionately targets people from North Africa. Digital hate is frequently amplified through disinformation and conspiracy narratives rooted in the white supremacist imaginary, including the “Great Replacement” theory, the “Kalergi Plan”, and “White Genocide”. According to these narratives, the…

This Insight draws on data from the RadiGaMe project and is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space. The Terrorgram network, rooted in right-wing accelerationism, has evolved into a significant challenge for violent extremism prevention (PVE) across the globe. Militant accelerationism seeks to trigger societal collapse and state destabilisation through targeted…

This Insight draws on data from the RadiGaMe project and is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space. Research on the rise of far-right movements across Western democracies has largely focused on what these actors say. Accordingly, researchers have investigated their grievances, fears, enemies, and how they legitimise violence. While this work has generated…