This book pools authoritative analyses by recognised scholars on manifestations, strategies and topics of the radical right in the light of the increasing threat by right-wing extremism and right-wing populism to European democracies and societies. The anthology looks at different European countries and regions, giving an impetus for the development of effective counter-strategies. The authors of the 13 country analyses address the structures of the organized radical right in Europe and analyse their topics and target groups. With a glance at the attitudes in the mainstream of society they elaborate on the question of whether and by which strategies right-wing populist and extremist players have been so far “successful”, and which role expanding trans-national networks play in this process. The articles at the beginning and at the end of this book address the title question, whether Europe is “on the ‘right path’”, and which socio-political steps are to be taken in order to maintain a democratic Europe based on solidarity.

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