"Undercover among Nazis / When the far right rules"

Description

Reading and moderated discussion The far right is no longer a fringe when it shifts debates, recruits young people, attacks institutions, and begins to shape governments in Europe and the USA. How does this movement work from within? And what can be learned from countries where democracies are already under massive pressure? On this evening, two authors with very different approaches to the same topic will meet. Angelique Geray has conducted undercover research in the far-right scene. She has been at demonstrations, meetings, and clandestine gatherings, approaching codes, networks, social media strategies, and the mechanisms used to address and radicalize young people. Her book "Undercover among Nazis. As a woman in the heart of the far-right scene" is an investigation into the violence-prone scene that often appears different publicly than it functions internally. Sally Lisa Starken looks into democracies where authoritarian forces have long become a political reality or are dangerously close to doing so, in "When the far right rules. USA, Italy, Poland – Germany: Democracies on the brink? — What we must do now for our future." Her question is not only how democracies collapse but also what still holds them together. Two book presentations and a discussion: about how to talk about right-wing extremism without amplifying it – and without underestimating it. Angelique Geray works as an investigative journalist for RTL; her undercover reports also appear in STERN. Previously, she worked for SPIEGEL, NDR, and BILD. Sally Lisa Starken is a journalist, author, podcaster, and one of the influential voices in political education on social media. Her book "Visiting the far right" was number 1 on the SPIEGEL bestseller list.

Highlights

• Reading and moderated discussion with Angelique Geray and Sally Lisa Starken
• Addressing right-wing extremism and democracy crises
• Insights into undercover research and political developments

General Information

The event takes place in Hamburg and offers a platform for two authors who approach the topic of right-wing extremism from different perspectives. Insights into the mechanisms of radicalization and the challenges for democracies will be provided.

Location

Bucerius Law School, Jungiusstraße 6, 20354 Hamburg, Germany

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