Im toten Winkel – Rechtsextreme auf alternativen und etablierten Plattformen

The report details the outcomes of the 'Im toten Winkel' conference, highlighting how right-wing extremists employ a 'multi-platform strategy' combining mainstream sites like Facebook and X with alternative, decentralized platforms. Key findings emphasize the use of 'Fear Speech' to mobilize new supporters, the diversification of funding through cryptocurrencies and influencer-style memberships, and the role of TikTok in targeting younger audiences through pop-culture integration. The document also discusses the impact of the European Digital Services Act (DSA) and the necessity of interdisciplinary cooperation between researchers, authorities, and financial institutions to disrupt extremist networks.

• Right-wing extremists do not rely solely on alternative platforms but employ a 'multi-platform strategy' where mainstream platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Telegram, and X (formerly Twitter) continue to host flourishing extremist ecosystems alongside alternative options.
• Extremists use 'Fear Speech' as a strategic communication tool during crises—such as the COVID-19 pandemic, migration, and the war in Ukraine—to amplify perceived threats and mobilize new followers through emotional appeals, which are often harder to regulate than explicit hate speech.
• Financial strategies for right-wing extremists have evolved from 'Old School' methods, such as selling merchandise and music, to 'New School' approaches including YouTube premium memberships and the use of cryptocurrencies, with transactions in the latter reaching several hundred thousand euros.
• TikTok is heavily utilized for both internal and external mobilization, specifically by using an opaque algorithm and combining extremist content with pop-cultural elements to trivialize radical ideologies for a younger audience.
• Emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) offer right-wing extremists potential for influence campaigns, attacks on political opponents, and protection from perceived surveillance.
• The European Digital Services Act (DSA) is viewed as a positive framework, provided that research access to platform data is ensured to monitor compliance regarding the removal of illegal content and the risk assessments of Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs).

APA

Börgmann, H. (2023). Im toten Winkel – Rechtsextreme auf alternativen und etablierten Plattformen. Institute for Strategic Dialogue. https://www.isdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BMJ-report.pdf

Chicago

Börgmann, Hanna. Im toten Winkel – Rechtsextreme auf alternativen und etablierten Plattformen. Institute for Strategic Dialogue, 2023. https://www.isdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BMJ-report.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{brgmann2023toten, author = {Börgmann, Hanna}, title = {{Im toten Winkel – Rechtsextreme auf alternativen und etablierten Plattformen}}, institution = {Institute for Strategic Dialogue}, year = {2023}, url = {https://www.isdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BMJ-report.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }