The Functions of Antisemitism in Far-Right Politics: the Case of Modern Movements of Europe

Student: Gritsenko Maxim

Educational Programme: Political Science (Bachelor)

Year of Graduation: 2021

In this work, the main goal is to study the function of antisemitism in the ideas of far-right movements in Europe. Using the method of critical discourse-analysis and qualitative comparative analysis, we are analyzing a sample, which consisting of 4 ultra-right parties, that took part in national elections in 4 European countries. As a result of the study, it was concluded that antisemitism has not been completely eradicated from the far-right: Among the ultra-right, there are antisemitic parties, but their antisemitism is more of a “traditional” nature - they do not use Jews as a “scapegoat” but rather adhere to values that they inherited from older movements.

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