2nd Meeting of the Research Group on the Radical Right in Switzerland

On 20 May 2026, the inaugural meeting of the Research Group on the Radical Right in Switzerland took place at the University of Fribourg. The research group now has more than 25 members from universities across German- and French-speaking Switzerland. It is interdisciplinary in scope, bringing together scholars from history, religious studies, political science, media studies, and sociology. Its aim is to promote academic exchange and networking among researchers working on the history and contemporary manifestations of the radical right in Switzerland. Regular networking meetings, joint workshops, conferences, and public events are planned.

To discuss the further development of the research group and plan joint activities for 2027, a second meeting will take place on Tuesday, 8 December 2026, from 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. It will be organised in collaboration with UFSP Digital Religion(s) at the University of Zurich. Following the meeting, all participants are invited to a lunch hosted by UFSP Digital Religion(s). Online participation is also possible. The meeting link will be sent out a few days in advance. Registration is open until 1 December 2026.

The meeting is open not only to existing members but also to researchers interested in joining the group. All those conducting academic research on the history or contemporary manifestations of the radical right in Switzerland are welcome, regardless of their academic position. Advanced MA students and doctoral researchers are also warmly encouraged to attend.