ABSTRACT
This chapter is about the various state responses formulated against the radical right since the post-World War II era in France and Germany. These responses are embedded in various political contexts. The French radical right is developed around a hegemonic radical right-wing party, while the German radical right is characterised by a fragmented but violent extremist subculture. This chapter retraces the political strategies that have been implemented to counter radical right-wing parties as well as the policy measures formulated by a wide range of actors (political representatives, administrative actors, civil society groups) against right-wing radicalism. It highlights the use of repressive measures, such as party and association bans and the prosecution of radical right-wing groups. Lastly, it emphasises the need for more thorough research about the policy-making process of responses against right-wing radicalism.
