Stefan Ebert „Wer die Jugend hat, hat die Zukunft“: Rechtsextreme Jugendkultur in Deutschland

About this book

Right-wing extremism is not a static phenomenon – it evolves, adapts, and continuously finds new ways to appeal to young people. This study offers a comprehensive, analytically grounded, and highly topical examination of the far-right scene in Germany and its transformation since the 1980s.

At its core lies a crucial question: How do right-wing extremist actors manage to repeatedly reinvent their ideology and make it attractive to younger generations? The study demonstrates how appearances, strategies, and structures have changed over time: from traditional organizational forms to flexible networks, from subcultural expressions such as music and fashion to digital spaces and immersive “experience worlds.”

Combining historical analysis with in-depth expert interviews, the work provides a multidimensional perspective on a dynamic and evolving field. It reveals how extremist actors deliberately engage with the lifeworlds of young people, offering identity, belonging, and meaning – often in subtle, modern, and socially resonant ways.

Beyond mapping structures and strategies, the study highlights their broader societal implications. It identifies where radicalization processes begin, which factors facilitate them, and why conventional explanatory approaches often fall short. At the same time, it opens up concrete perspectives for prevention, civic education, and security policy.

This makes the work relevant not only for academic audiences but also for practitioners dealing with the challenges of extremist radicalization. It provides essential insights to better understand current developments – and to respond to them effectively.

A nuanced and compelling analysis of a phenomenon that continues to pose a profound challenge to democratic societies.