We will present the (interim) findings of our research project and reflect on them in light of the insights gained from the lecture series. What ideological elements do the \u2018Grey Wolves\u2019 employ in Bavaria, what structures and activities do they utilise, and what connections do they maintain reaching into Turkey? How do developments in Turkey influence the activities of the \u2018Grey Wolves\u2019 here? We examine the context in Bavaria and dis-cuss why the second largest far-right extremist organisa-tion in Bavaria receives so little attention.
Biographical Notes<\/strong> Although contemporary forms of the far right in Turkey have undergone significant transformations, they continue to exhibit strong ideological continuities. At the centre of these continuities lies the legacy of the \u00dclk\u00fcc\u00fc movement shaped under the leadership of Alparslan T\u00fcrke\u015f. The sanctification of the state, the discourse of \u201csurvival\u201d (beka), the Turkish-Islamic synthesis, and a form of political ethnocentrism centred on Turkish identity are reproduced today in varying tones across far-right parties such as the MHP, ZP, BBP, \u0130Y\u0130P, and AP. Between 2015 and 2025, a notable transformation has taken place in far-right discourse. Antisemitism, which has historically occupied an important place in the ideological roots of the Turkish far right, has been reproduced through both old and new discursive forms; it has become particularly visible in approaches to the Kurdish issue and in anti-immigrant rhetoric. Despite ideological differences among these parties, a shared nationalist framework\u2014structured around the friend\u2013enemy distinction and the \u201cus versus them\u201d dichotomy\u2014remains intact. In conclusion, the far right in Turkey constitutes a political field shaped by both continuity and rupture, one that repro-duces its historical ideological roots within a frame-work of new political pragmatism whilst simultaneously reconstituting itself through change. <\/p>\n\n Biographical Notes<\/strong> Admission only after prior registration and subject to organiser approval!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n The organisers reserve the right to restrict participation to registered individuals. Persons who are members of far-right extremist parties or organisations, who can be identified as part of the far-right extremist scene, or who have previously made racist, nationalist, antisemitic, or otherwise dehumanising statements are excluded from the event. <\/p>\n\n Participation is free of charge. Registration is required for each event individually <\/span>.<\/strong> Please register at least 3 days before the events you are interested in by emailing: projekt-retra@oth-regensburg.de.<\/a> This lecture series addresses topics such as racism, political violence, antisemitism, and far-right extremism. Some content may be distressing. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Part of the online lecture series “Overlooked and Concealed: The Impact of the ‘Grey Wolves'”<\/p>\nThe Old within the New Far-Right Factions in Turkey: Continuities and Ruptures<\/h2>\n\n
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