Understanding fascism to better fight the authoritarian wave

Understanding fascism to better fight the authoritarian wave

Based on the book Fascisme tranquille (Écosociété, 2025), this training helps organizations understand contemporary forms of authoritarianism and develop a critical perspective on their normalization in the public sphere. It shows that fascism is not only a historical phenomenon, but a political and cultural dynamic that can reappear in diffuse and normalized forms. By combining theoretical analysis and strategic thinking, it transforms this understanding into a lever for collective action to strengthen democratic culture and counter-powers. Participants learn to spot weak signals, analyze authoritarian narratives, and understand the role of political emotions in their dissemination.

Duration: 2 hours

Trainer: Jonathan Durand Folco