Policymakers and Civil Society

Welcome to the Policymakers and Civil Society Area

Extremist narratives are shaping political debate and public life across Europe. They influence how people think about science, gender and national identity. Understanding them is the first step to countering them.

The resources here bring together research, tools and practical guidance developed by the ARENAS project. Whether you work in policy, advocacy or civil society, you will find material here that is directly relevant to your work.

The resources are organised around three core themes: Gender, Nation and Science. Each section draws on rigorous EU-funded research to give you a clear picture of how extremist narratives operate and spread.

Here you will find videos, discourses, event recordings and podcasts. You will also find practical guidance on actions you can take to respond to extremist narratives in your own context.

Use these resources to inform policy decisions, strengthen advocacy work and support communities affected by harmful narratives. The evidence is here. The tools are here. And the aim is the same: a more inclusive and resilient Europe.

Round Table 4 Extremist Narratives Medium and Circulation

Round Table 3 Extremist Narratives and Science

Extremist Narratives and Science

Round Table 2 Extremist Narratives and Gender

The Normalisation of Femonationalism in Europe

Round Table 1 Extremist Narratives and Nation

Nationalism and populism in Europe. Then and now

Inauguration of the Going Extreme Conference

Opening of International Conference Going Extreme History, Narratives and the Threat to Democracies

Slovenia: “Confronting the Ghosts of the Past”

Serbia and Croatia: “Nationalism, Religion, and the Struggle for Identity”

Italy: “Pride, Patriotism, and the Politics of Extremism”

Germany: “Recycling Hate”

Finland: “The Nexus of Fascism and Pseudoscience.”

France: “Gendered Extremism.”

Spain: Recycling The Past and Constructing the “Other.”

Hungary and Poland: The Extremist Playbook

ParaScientific Research

What is an Extremist Narrative

Comparative Analysis National & European Laws

Features of Extremism

The Power of Words

Circulation of Extremist Narratives

Identification et détection des discours extrêmes