October 2, 2025European Journal of Political ResearchOpen Access

Pragmatic rather than principled – organisational bans in democracies

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MZMichael C. ZellerCentral European University

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This analysis reveals how Germany bans certain far-right organisations like neo-Nazi groups, suggesting a pragmatic use of bans rather than strict principles.

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Germany's banning actions hinge on instances of high visibility among far-right groups, indicating a strategic approach to threats.
The qualitative comparative analysis identifies four key conditions under which bans are enacted, highlighting their pragmatic nature.
Banning practices in Germany reflect a blend of targeting real threats and political maneuvering, complicating the ideal of militant democracy.
The investigation uncovers that some bans serve political purposes rather than solely addressing extremist threats, adding nuance to the concept.

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Michael C. Zeller (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de79595b556a9128e1a26b https://doi.org/10.1017/s1475676525100121

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This analysis reveals how Germany bans certain far-right organisations like neo-Nazi groups, suggesting a pragmatic use of bans rather than strict principles.

Pragmatic rather than principled – organisational bans in democracies

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Pragmatic rather than principled – organisational bans in democracies

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