jugendschutz.net publishes situation report "Right-wing Extremism on the Net
Right-wing extremists use the Internet to spread their propaganda as well as for self-dramatization. In doing so, they take their cue from young people's lifestyles: They consciously orient themselves to young people's interests, their media behavior and specifically cater to their listening and viewing habits. In this way, right-wing extremists try to influence the worldview of young users and win them over to the right-wing extremist agenda.
In recent years, the right-wing extremists' means of propaganda have changed. The "world of experience of right-wing extremism" presents itself in an increasingly diverse and differentiated way. Mobile application possibilities are also increasingly used. In group chats and on their supposedly "private" profiles, right-wing extremists present themselves as approachable and as apparent taboo breakers. They want to encourage young people to join in by promising "action", adventure and recognition.
While propaganda on social networks such as Instagram is often spread subtly and through adapted user behavior, right-wing extremist and inhuman content can be found openly on platforms such as VK. Mobile applications such as Telegram are also increasingly involved.
In 2017, jugendschutz.net documented 1,228 cases with a total of over 1,340 violations in the topic area of right-wing extremism. The most frequent violations were incitement of the people, signs of unconstitutional organizations and Holocaust denial.
The developments observed in 2017 in the context of right-wing extremist online propaganda were presented by jugendschutz.net in its situation report "Right-wing extremism online". On the occasion of a visit of the Federal Minister for Family Affairs Dr. Giffey in Mainz, the current report was presented on 22.10.18.
Print copies of the report can be ordered at jugendschutz.net, a digital version can be found at hass-im-netz.info.
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