Description
The study (supported by the Ministry of Culture and Science of
North Rhine-Westphalia & CoRE-NRW) analyzes how the German
climate protest is possibly becoming radicalised and whether violence is also being used to achieve its goals. Numerous interviews
with activists show that although the protest is becoming more
radicalised and more disruptive ways are being sought to express it,
violence against people is still an absolute taboo and is seen as
a red line that must not be crossed. Furthermore, anti-democratic
behaviour is the absolute exception among activists. The research
question focuses on the potential for radicalisation within contemporary climate protest movements in Germany, examining whether
these movements, while primarily expressions of democratic
values, are at risk of being influenced by extremism or violent
actions in response to perceived political failures regarding climate
action.
Related topic
Types of radicalisation and emerging threats
Link
Language:
English
Date:
16-07-2026
Proposed by:
IPS
Source:
Döring, 2025