Study on right-wing violent extremism and hate speech online

The contract is aimed to map how violent right wing extremists messages are expressed in digital environments, unveiling ecosystems where organised groups use various internet platform to spread extremist ideologies, hatred and intolerance.

The study shall cover digital environments with diverse ideological profiles, including mainstream platforms that attract individuals who sympathise with violent right-wing extremist views.

The contractor shall monitor several different platforms/environments: large discussion forums such as Stormfront and VNN forum, news outlets such as Daily Stormer and The Right Stuff, video-sharing platforms such as YouTube and Dailymotion and social media platforms such as Twitter, Gab, Dissenter and BitChute. The indicative amount for the tasks to be carried out is set at €120 000.