Home World A wade through the swamp of Europe’s conspiracy culture

A wade through the swamp of Europe’s conspiracy culture

by host

Almost everyone seems to be represented: anti-vaccine activists, QAnon, right-wing populists, believers in a global “Deep State”, herbal-medicine advocates, as well as business leaders and the unemployed. What they have in common is a scepticism about the official discourse on the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as a certain porosity with far-right groupings.


Conspiracy theories and disinformation
  1. Right in the heart of Europe, a secret and influential disinformation network does Delhi’s dirty work
  2. A very Italian salsa of populism and conspiracy theories
  3. QAnon comes to Europe

In the background, explanatory ingredients can be discerned: a weakening of the socio-economic fabric, digital platforms that are quick to spread contestatory ideas, and upcoming elections. Conspirationists are a heterogeneous group whose rising power – with its potential for violence – worries Europe’s intelligence services. Their theories have gone viral and become the focus for incipient communities. The fear is that they will also destabilize democracy across Europe.

Under the direction of Constance Decorde.

Hover on a photo to launch the gallery:

Subscribe to the Voxeurop newsletter in English

In collaboration with the Heinrich Böll Foundation – Paris


Was this article useful? If so we are delighted! It is freely available because we believe that the right to free and independent information is essential for democracy. But this right is not guaranteed forever, and independence comes at a cost. We need your support in order to continue publishing independent, multilingual news for all Europeans. Discover our membership offers and their exclusive benefits and become a member of our community now!

Source link

You may also like