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Mainstreaming vs. normalisation: Towards more conceptual clarity on how mainstream parties legitimise the far right

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This article examines the concepts of mainstreaming and normalisation of the far right, distinguishing how mainstream political parties contribute to the legitimisation of far-right actors, ideas, and rhetoric. It proposes a conceptual framework to clarify these processes and identifies avenues for future research on how mainstream political dynamics facilitate the acceptance of far-right positions in democratic societies.

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English

Date:

16-07-2026

Proposed by:

IPS 

Source:

Heinze and Gefjon, 2026