This is Fascism

Rosan Smits

• 11 juni 2026
• 9781805466567

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A bestseller in the Netherlands, this urgent book outlines how fascism has returned to Europe in the 21st century - and how we can stop it

A #1 bestseller in the Netherlands, this urgent book explains why fascism has returned to Europe in the 21st century - and how we can stop it.

'Excellent' Timothy Snyder
'Definitive' Jason Stanley
'Chilling' Paul Mason
'Read this book' Rutger Bregman

Fascism is back. This time no swastikas, Nazi flags, or deadly bureaucracy, but MAGA hats, right-wing extremist memes, and a triumphant fist held high. For the first time in modern history, far right parties in some European countries have won a larger share of the votes than the Conservatives and the Social Democrats.

Fascism hollows out democracies from within. It starts with language, not tanks. With democratic elections, not a coup.

But how do fascists mobilise citizens? How has fascism become normalised in Europe again? And how do we stop it?