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Europe Racist Extremism in Central and Eastern Europe
Europe Racist Extremism in Central and Eastern Europe

Author(s): Cas Mudde
Subject(s): Studies in violence and power, Radical sociology , Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: SAGE Publications Ltd
Keywords: racism; extremism; Central and Eastern Europe; ethnic violence; ethnic minorities; political organizations;

Summary/Abstract: Based in part on the results of a unique, comparative research project, the aim of this article is threefold: (1) to provide a comparative summary of racist extremism in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE); (2) to compare the situation of racist extremism in CEE to that in Western Europe; and (3) to come to some further insights about racist extremism in the region. It concludes, in contrast to many of the alarming statements on the topic, that CEE is neither a hotbed of racist extremism nor a safe haven for racist extremists. In fact, if one compares the state of racist extremism in CEE to that in Western Europe, the differences seem less striking than is often assumed. Yet while the impact of racist extremism in CEE might not be as great as is often assumed, a lot remains to be done, particularly now that these countries are or will soon be members of the European Union.

  • Issue Year: 19/2005
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 161-184
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: English