‘Dialogue’: Are you concerned about increasing violence and radicalisation among young people in Switzerland?
Far-right organisations, reports of cybercrimes and acts of terrorism by increasingly young suspects, and the arrival of anti-Semitism in popular culture reflect an increase in violence and radicalisation in younger people in Switzerland. Read up on the topic and join the discussion on dialogue! A recent report by the Foundation against Racism and Anti-Semitism (GRA) on discrimination in Switzerland revealed a 50% increase in reported cases of discrimination and hate speech in 2023. It identifies “Junge Tat”, a youth group with right-wing extremist views and suspected connections to the youth wing of the Swiss People’s Party, as a significant threat. The group is criticised for pursuing changes to Switzerland that conflict with democratic principles and is actively seeking public support. 'It's up to politicians to ensure there's no extremism' Marcel Dettling, new president of the Swiss People’s Party, says the party has “red lines” regarding “extremism on the right or left” that ...