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Right-wing extremism

Europe’s right-wing extremists can thank Trump and Youtube

26 April 2019
Stavanger Aftenblad, Norway

How dangerous is far-right disinformation online?

14 April 2019
Der Tagesspiegel, Germany
3 April 2019 The Disinformation machine

Far-right groups shout the loudest on social media

Far-right groups shout the loudest on social media
By Nico Schmidt

Right-wing populists dominate the political discourse on social media platforms in Europe far more than their voter share would suggest, according to a study by the Spanish data analysis company Alto. The data from Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Poland – and exclusive to “Investigate Europe” – show that small parties succeed in attracting attention on Facebook or Twitter by systematically using the mechanisms of these platforms. Read more "Far-right groups shout the loudest on social media"

Before the European elections, far-right parties dominate the online debate

3 April 2019
Le Monde, France

Right-wing populists dominate political discourse on social media platforms

2 April 2019
Der Tagesspiegel, Germany
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