Right-wing extremism and right-wing populism in Saxony

The project conducted by Uwe Backes and Steffen Kailitz addresses the following issues:

1. In the interregional comparison with other German Länder and viewed internationally, should Saxony be regarded as a stronghold of right-wing extremism and/or right-wing populism? Closely related is the question as to the differences and similarities between ‘Saxon’ right-wing extremism and right-wing populism in interregional and international comparisons.

2. If Saxony in one or another area – election results of extreme right-wing parties, demonstrations, right-wing extremist acts of violence – does stand out in interregional and international comparisons, what are the reasons for such prominence? In 2017 the project held a panel discussion and an international and interdisciplinary conference on ‘Saxony – Stronghold of Right-Wing Extremism?’. The conference provided the basis for work on an anthology on the subject.

This event is financed by the Saxon State government out of the State budget approved by the Saxon State Parliament.