Six Country Profile Reports on Extremist Movements Across Europe

This report provides a state-of-the-art overview of current trends in far-right ideologies and masculinities online across six country contexts: France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Slovakia, and Sweden. It is complemented by interview data offering expert insights into the contemporary landscape of online extremism and anti-gender politics.The growing prevalence of far-right ideologies is frequently cultivated within online social media environments, where misogynistic narratives and constructions of hegemonic masculinity are mobilised to engage young men, particularly those navigating identity-related challenges. Importantly, such antidemocratic attitudes are not confined to digital spaces but are increasingly permeating offline social and political contexts. The findings highlight several key implications for policy and prevention at the national and European level. Central among these is the need to strengthen democratic frameworks through the provision of targeted support structures and preventative educational initiatives that promote inclusive and constructive forms of male identity and belonging. The report further emphasises the importance of sustained investment in research, mentoring, and intervention programmes, alongside the promotion of global digital citizenship. This should be underpinned by enhanced international collaboration with technology companies to improve the regulation of online spaces and mitigate the spread of extremist content.