Expert warns no country immune to far-right emboldened by Trump election

While far-right ideology may not be as prominent in Ireland as other European countries, it is not immune to a wave of extremism fuelled by anti-immigration rhetoric, according to an expert in global extremism.

The Global Project Against Hate and Extremism (Gpahe) “centres its work on countering the threat from the far-right while emphasising human rights and progressive values”.

The group has documented a “significant and disturbing response” from extremist groups following Donald Trump’s US election win. Within hours of Mr Trump’s win, far-right factions, including the Proud Boys, neo-Nazi networks, and other white supremacist groups, celebrated the victory by calling for violence against targeted communities, the group said.

“This rhetoric includes vitriolic and threatening language towards political figures, women, and marginalised groups, alongside bold endorsements of the Project 2025 agenda—a Christian Nationalist blueprint for authoritarianism these groups claim aligns…