In the Name of the Family Viktor Orbán is gradually dismantling democratic structures in Hungary. He uses right-wing populist and anti-Islamic rhetoric. What role does family and sexual self-determination play in this? By Robert Sata
Striking back: Right-wing gender politics in Greece Rising antifeminist, homo- and transphobic politics of right-wing parties in Greece, influenced by the orthodox church, are threatening progressive achievements in the country. By Marianthi Anastasiadou
Contentious Neocatholics going political: the Italian perspective In Italy, a new Catholic movement is emerging, which is pursuing counter-democratic goals and giving a new dimension to the backlash. By Massimo Prearo
CEDAW and Poland: Backtracking on Gender Equality Analysis Poland was among the first countries to ratify CEDAW. In which ways has the convention facilitated progress - and what is the impact of the backlash on the implementation of CEDAW? By Liliana Religa
New courage instead of new taboos - overcoming dilemmas of gender politics in the EU Why do feminism and gender serve as negative projection screens within society? How should progressive forces in the EU deal with the right-wing backlash? By Eszter Kováts
Attack on democracy? Anti-Gender-Movements in Europe Dossier What are the strategies and ideological foundations of right-wing populist movements and how do antifeminist movements affect the future of the EU?
Anti-feminism – the hinge connecting the right-wing periphery and the centre Migrant policy aside, gender and family policy is a popular target of right-wing populist attacks. The impact is penetrating deep into the heart of society – the response must therefore be comprehensive. By Henning von Bargen and Barbara Unmüßig