The Unholy Alliance: The Rise of the Far-Right and Digital Capitalism
Katarina Ristic | 2025
While social media was initially hailed as a pillar of democracy, a troubling development is emerging: Digital moguls like Elon Musk are increasingly taking openly far-right positions. This analysis examines the “unholy alliance” between digital capitalism and right-wing movements. It reveals how platform algorithms, targeted disinformation, and a misunderstood concept of freedom work together – and why Germany and the EU have become prime targets of this development.
Date
31.01.2025
Language
German
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RISC Blog
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Blog post
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D_02
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Transnationaler Ideologietransfer der populistischen und extremen Rechten
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