The situation of right-wing extremism in Europe
From the lecture read by Dr. Richard Stöss (Free University of Berlin)
During the nineties right-wing extremist violence and discrimination in Europe have increased and become strong components of the daily political life. In 1997, the European Union Migration Center was created in Vienna to observe racism and xenophobia in Europe. Right-wing extremist acts do not only come from private persons or groups of persons but also from officials, especially from the police. They are based on ethno-centralism, xenophobia and racism. According to the Euro-barometer in the year 2000, 21% of the european population had an intolerant attitude towards minorities, 25% revealed an ambivalent attitude.
The percentage of intolerants does not correspond to the social-economic situation in the country. Right-wing extremism can be found among all social classes, even among trade union members. Two forms of right-wing extremism exist: On the one hand there is the organized right-wing extremism and on the other hand there are right-wing extremist mouvements and sub-cultures.
Long version of the lecture in German as *.pdf file (Acrobat Reader needed):
During the nineties right-wing extremist violence and discrimination in Europe have increased and become strong components of the daily political life. In 1997, the European Union Migration Center was created in Vienna to observe racism and xenophobia in Europe. Right-wing extremist acts do not only come from private persons or groups of persons but also from officials, especially from the police. They are based on ethno-centralism, xenophobia and racism. According to the Euro-barometer in the year 2000, 21% of the european population had an intolerant attitude towards minorities, 25% revealed an ambivalent attitude.
The percentage of intolerants does not correspond to the social-economic situation in the country. Right-wing extremism can be found among all social classes, even among trade union members. Two forms of right-wing extremism exist: On the one hand there is the organized right-wing extremism and on the other hand there are right-wing extremist mouvements and sub-cultures. 
