31 Mar 2025

The rise of far-right memory politics

A global perspective

The rise of the far right is a global phenomenon, with anti-democratic parties and authoritarian leaders gaining influence not only in Europe but worldwide. A defining characteristic of far-right politics is a revisionist engagement with the past. By challenging established historiography and remembrance culture, far-right actors promote distorted historical narratives that fuel hate speech, xenophobia, racism, and political polarisation.


 

The Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation has analysed the global misuse of history by far-right actors. This policy brief summarises key findings from case studies in Chile, Lithuania, South Africa, and South Korea, offering strategies to counter their influence.

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