<p>The European Parliament is concerned by the increasing normalisation of fascism, racism and xenophobia and calls on EU member states to ban neo-fascist and neo-Nazi groups.</p>

<p>The MEPs denounce that the lack of serious action against these groups has enabled the current xenophobic surge in Europe. They argue that the impunity enjoyed by far-right organisations in some member states is one of the reasons behind the rise in violent actions, affecting society as a whole and targeting particular minorities. They propose setting up anti-hate crime units in police forces to ensure these crimes are investigated and prosecuted. They also urge national authorities to “effectively ban neo-fascist and neo-Nazi groups and any other foundation or association that exalts and glorifies Nazism and fascism”.</p>

Right-wing extremism

EP Plenary session - The rise of right-wing extremism and racism in Europe (in light of recent events in Rome)

Plenary session - The danger of violent right-wing extremism (in the light of the recent events in Halle, Germany)

During the plenary session (21-24/10/2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the danger of the rise of violent right wing extremism. Statement by Julian KING, Member of the EC in charge of the Security Union, Karoline EDSTADLER (EPP, AT), Nicola BEER (RE, DE), Anna CAVAZZINI (Greens/EFA, DE) and Valérie HAYER (RE, FR).

Danger of violent right wing extremism, in the light of the recent events in Halle, Germany: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the rise of neo-fascist violence in Europe. Statement by Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI (ECR, PL). The results are: 355 in favour, 90 against and 39 abstentions.

Rise of neo-fascist violence in Europe: extracts from the vote

During the plenary session (01-04/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the rise of neo-fascist violence in Europe. Statements by Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Austrian Federal Minister for Women, Families and Youth, Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Member of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, Róża Gräfin von THUN UND HOHENSTEIN (EPP, PL), Cécile Kashetu KYENGE (S&D, IT), Jussi HALLA-AHO (ECR, FI), Linnéa ENGSTRÖM (Greens/EFA, SE) and David COBURN (EFDD, UK).

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