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Driest, Arlette van den (2023)

The conceptualisation of right-wing extremism in Neo-Nazi movements in Germany from 1990 onwards and the effectiveness of a range of P/CVE practices

Bachelor thesis | Security Studies (BSc)

This study is on the effectiveness of three different P/CVE practices in Germany on Neo-Nazi movements from 1990. This study applies an adapted theoretical framework to this topic. The theoretical framework bases effectiveness on (1) appropriateness, (2) impact, and (3) sustainability. The answers to the question of effectiveness were previously unclear as they were based on different indicators. By applying this framework to make a codebook for a qualitative content analysis of several different types of documents, a threefold answer was found. Firstly, the adaptations of the German Criminal Code are effective. Secondly, the policy on limiting freedom of assembly and speech is not effective. Thirdly, the policy programs are effective. These findings show which P/CVE practices should be adapted to improve the effectiveness and it shows which P/CVE practices are effective as they are.

P/CVE practices

Germany

Neo-Nazi movements

qualitative content analysis

effectiveness

right-wing extremism

Author

Driest, Arlette van den

Faculty

Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs

Supervisors

McNeil-Willson, R.J.

ECTS Credits

15

Language

en