
SPLC Expert Arrested for Alleged Fraud
Heidi Beirich, an expert on far-right groups at the Southern Poverty Law Center, has been charged with fraud over the alleged misuse of donor funds to pay informants.
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Heidi Beirich, an expert on far-right groups at the Southern Poverty Law Center, has been charged with fraud over the alleged misuse of donor funds to pay informants.
An opinion piece questions whether far-right groups engage in community work when they receive state funding, reflecting on public discourse.
A monitoring group had repeatedly warned the Police Service of Northern Ireland that anti-immigration activists were distributing addresses of properties targeted during this week's riots in Belfast. These properties were reportedly on a 'blacklist' of far-right groups.

A researcher indicates that organized far-right groups are increasingly active in recruiting young people, a growing international phenomenon, often using emotionally charged messages and neo-Nazi symbols in combat clubs.

Investigations reveal that right-wing and far-right groups are increasingly penetrating fan sections in German football stadiums, particularly focusing on the 3rd League, and are actively networking online and at events.

The right-wing faction, whether New Democracy or far-right groups, often outbids in patriotism, frequently accusing the broader progressive faction and especially...

Luzern is preparing for a day of potential unrest on May 9th, as 'Mass-Voll' and the far-right 'Junge Tat' plan a rally against the EU, while the 'Allianz Luzern Nazifrei' has announced a counter-demonstration.

Iran's foreign minister arrived in Pakistan, fueling speculation about potential direct talks with the U.S. President Trump stated he anticipates Iran will present an offer aimed at satisfying American demands.

A proposed 'national strike' in Ireland, despite calls from far-right groups and some protesters, failed to materialize into widespread action by Monday morning.

A journalistic practice in French-speaking Belgium, established in 1991, prevents direct media access for far-right groups and individuals, leading to accusations of restricting freedom of expression while the far-left reportedly prospers.

EPP leader Manfred Weber is facing criticism for the party's agreements with far-right groups, with commentators suggesting that outrage alone is insufficient in the fight against the far-right.

Finland is considering implementing compulsory schooling to prevent the radicalization of children, as the security police monitor interest in homeschooling from both Islamist and far-right groups.

A new report indicates that LGBTQ+ individuals in Romania and across Europe are facing a coordinated offensive from far-right groups.

France is planning to dissolve three far-right groups and one far-left group following the murder of a far-right activist, according to a government source.
An international network orchestrating a European remigration campaign has been traced back to far-right groups in the United States and Moscow, raising concerns about foreign influence in European politics.
SOS Racismo expressed concern for its safety after learning through news reports that the Movimento Armilar planned to attack its headquarters, stating they received no official notification and have filed numerous complaints against far-right groups without official response.

A decade after publishing 'The Lonely City,' writer Olivia Laing discusses how loneliness has been weaponized by far-right groups and remains crucial to understanding current turbulent politics.
Racially-motivated attacks and vandalism are on the rise against Dublin council homes, with far-right groups exploiting anger over housing shortages and spreading rumors about ethnic-minority families being prioritized.
Germany has a long history of far-right groups infiltrating protests, a phenomenon for which there is even a specific term: 'Anschlussfähigkeit' (ability to connect/integrate).
London is bracing for a weekend of protests, with far-right groups calling for a "show of force," prompting police to deploy 4,000 officers across two planned marches and the FA Cup final.

Two AfD youth board members, who are also city councilors, have been reprimanded by the Hessian AfD state board for displaying a 'White Power' sign and maintaining contacts with the Identitarian Movement and other far-right groups.

Portuguese police are on alert and ready to act to prevent clashes during the upcoming Freedom Day celebrations, following confrontations involving far-right groups in 2025.

Paris police have prohibited a Muslim community event scheduled for early April, citing terrorist risks linked to the geopolitical context and the far-right.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is being falsely depicted by far-right groups in the US and Europe as an 'Asian Trump in a skirt,' with claims of her planning anti-Islamic laws and deportations, despite these claims being largely untrue.

German politician Friedrich Merz has urged European People's Party leader Manfred Weber to clarify any agreements made with far-right groups, indicating a potential internal political dispute within the conservative bloc.

Following the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, President Emmanuel Macron convened officials to discuss combating 'violent extreme groups' in France.

The president of the New York Young Republican Club is scheduled to speak at a conference in Pretoria, South Africa, fostering connections with Afrikaner and European far-right groups.

The French Interior Ministry has begun procedures to dissolve two far-right groups, 'Bloc montpelliérain' and 'Patria albiges', giving them fifteen days to present their arguments.
A Dutch article explores the paradoxical appeal of the film 'Kingdom of Heaven,' which promotes themes of peace and tolerance, to far-right groups.

Professor Peter Shirlow, Director of the Institute of Irish Studies, discusses the ongoing unrest and anti-migrant attacks in Northern Ireland. He suggests that racist and far-right groups are increasingly unified across Europe, contributing to the violence.

Protests and disorder have erupted across the UK following the death of Henry Nowak, with far-right groups accused of exploiting the incident. The events have sparked public anger and raised concerns about social unrest, while a former police officer was falsely linked to the arrest by AI.
A former SAS soldier stated that international far-right groups are growing in New Zealand, with security agencies now routinely monitoring social media and encrypted platforms.

Slovenian MEP Branko Grims' participation in a meeting focused on strengthening cooperation among far-right groups in the European Parliament has been deemed inconsistent with the guidelines of the European People's Party (EPP).

May Day violence involving far-right groups in Finland has prompted discussions on the country's legislation regarding face coverings, as experts note difficulties in identifying suspects.
Concerns have been raised about an Irish offshoot of the neo-Nazi 'Active Club' network, identified as one of several 'increasingly dangerous' extremist and far-right groups in Ireland.

The US Justice Department, under the Trump administration, is seeking to overturn convictions for individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. This move aims to annul judgments against far-right militia leaders and other rioters.

Police in Limassol, Cyprus, are on high alert for Wednesday, April 1, as anti-fascist and far-right groups are scheduled to hold rival rallies in close proximity, raising concerns about potential clashes.

European far-right groups are supporting Viktor Orbán ahead of elections, with his cooperation with Moscow reportedly strengthening, despite a lower-than-expected turnout at his "Patriotic Rally."

A meeting of European far-right and ultraradical groups in Rome, held under the slogan 'No war for Israel,' has caused a stir in Italy, with a Serbian far-right extremist displaying a banned fascist symbol.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the French radical left, defended his allies accused of involvement in the fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, claiming far-right groups set a 'trap' before the street fighting.
The war in Ukraine is not only about territory. It is about the credibility of the post-Cold War order and the durability of Western commitments.

Approximately 3,000 people participated in a march organized by far-right groups in Lyon, France, protesting the death of a nationalist activist who died from a beating.