A new program spotlights the rise of far-right power and its impact on minorities and institutions, as historian Ludivine Bantigny highlights patterns across Europe and the U.S.
Program highlights marginalized voices
A new initiative seeks to bring together intellectuals, activists, and those involved in social struggles who are often overlooked or dissenting. It focuses on addressing the rising influence of the far right and the challenges it poses to democratic values.Historian analyzes far right's rise
Historian Ludivine Bantigny, author of We don't know, we haven't tried. Far right, a preventive clarification, discusses how the far right rapidly gains power through forceful and aggressive tactics. She points to similar patterns in the United States, Hungary, and Italy.Far right targets opposition and minorities
In these countries, the far right has systematically targeted opponents, minorities, the media, and civil society organizations. The effects of these actions often extend beyond a single political term and can have long-lasting consequences.Local far right actions in France
In France, the influence of the far right is already evident at the local level, with 74 municipalities led by far-right parties. Examples include the loss of subsidies for organizations like Family Planning in Carpentras and the cancellation of a slavery abolition commemoration in Vierzon.Far right suppresses dissent and dissenters
In Carcassonne, mayor Christophe Barthès has restricted the ability of the opposition to speak in municipal council meetings and has removed unions from their premises. These actions reflect a broader pattern of suppressing dissent and consolidating control.Far right narrative contradicted by actions
Bantigny notes that the far right's narrative of "the people against the elites" is undermined by the policies and voting records of its leaders, which often favor the wealthy and large corporations rather than the general public.
