Since the founding of KomRex, the bundling and strengthening of research in the field of right-wing extremism has been a central task of the research institute at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Right-wing extremism in all its facets and heterogeneous manifestations as well as its spread is a core part of the KomRex's work.
Our tasks in the field of right-wing extremism include:
- Carrying out relevant research work, scientific monitoring and evaluation
- Transferring scientific findings on the topic of right-wing extremism to politics, practice and civil society
- Strengthening interdisciplinary cooperation in the field of right-wing extremism
Part of our transfer work is to offer advice and scientific expertise on the topics of right-wing extremism and populism and radicalization. Do you have any questions on these topics? Please do not hesitate to contact us. de
Topografie des Rechtsextremismus
The KomRex is also involved in the sociological research project Topografie des Rechtsextremismus und der gruppenbezogenen Menschenfeindlichkeit in Thüringen, which looks at the regional spread of right-wing extremist attitudes, structures and activities. The topography has been updated and published annually since 2017. The aim of the project is to collect and process publicly accessible data on various phenomena of right-wing extremism in Thuringia.
You can find more information, the link to view the topography and download the annual project reports on the Topografie des Rechtsextremismus und der gruppenbezogenen Menschenfeindlichkeit in Thüringen de project page.
RadigZ
With regard to the key subject radicalization, an important aspect is the collaboration in the interdisciplinary BMBF joint project Radikalisierung im digitalen Zeitalter (RadigZ)External link. In this project, KomRex is investigating the question of how and under what conditions right-wing extremist attitudes arise. KomRex is also involved in developing universal and development-oriented preventative measures against the radicalization of young people. The results of all sub-projects organized in the network are incorporated into the development of recommendations for action for practice and politics.
In addition, KomRex conducts scientific monitoring and evaluation of radicalization prevention programmes. One example of this work is the scientific monitoring of the state program against right-wing extremism in Lower Saxony, which is carried out in cooperation with the Landespräventionsrat NiedersachsenExternal link.