Julian Göpffarth

Julian Göpffarth is a doctoral candidate at the European Institute, London School of Economics. He has worked for the European Parliamentary Research Service and the European Parliament. His research interests include the new right, nationalist ideologies, European politics and philosophy.

Spirit or reason? Muslim public intellectuals in the German and European far right

The wide space available for non-white, Muslim-background figures in the European far right is key in helping the movement grow into new demographics.

By Julian Göpffarth and Esra Özyürek

/ 17 Aug 2020

Spirit or reason? Muslim public intellectuals in the German and European far right

Why did Heidegger emerge as the central philosopher of the far right?

Heidegger’s philosophy has legitimised the far right’s regional environmentalism, populism and cultural racism.

By Julian Göpffarth

/ 23 Jun 2020

Why did Heidegger emerge as the central philosopher of the far right?

Can left nationalism stop the rise of the far-right in Germany?

Left-wing parties and movements across Europe employing anti-globalisation and anti-EU rhetoric are on the increase. In Germany, the new left movement Aufstehen has joined the trend.

By Julian Göpffarth

/ 24 Jan 2019

Can left nationalism stop the rise of the far-right in Germany?

Left-wing parties and movements across Europe employing anti-globalisation and anti-EU rhetoric are on the increase. In Germany, the new left movement Aufstehen has joined the trend.

By Julian Göpffarth

/ 24 Jan 2019

Reflections on the ‘open letter’ debate: a middle way to approaching the radical right?

How should we study, present, and represent the radical right? Some from among the hitherto quiet observers speak up, in the interests of a broader conversation.

By Julian Göpffarth and Marta Lorimer

/ 8 Nov 2018

Reflections on the ‘open letter’ debate: a middle way to approaching the radical right?

How should we study, present, and represent the radical right? Some from among the hitherto quiet observers speak up, in the interests of a broader conversation.

By Julian Göpffarth and Marta Lorimer

/ 8 Nov 2018