Elections and Anti-Refugee Violence in Germany from 2014-2020

D’Orazio, Vito, Das, Soham and Roemer, Nils (2025) Elections and Anti-Refugee Violence in Germany from 2014-2020. Terrorism and Political Violence. pp. 1-19. ISSN 0954-6553

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Abstract

Electoral violence can influence and even delegitimize electoral contests. Yet, much of the research on electoral violence excludes established democracies. As a result, we know relatively little about the relationship between elections and political violence in these states. This paper explores the relationship between anti-refugee violence, a type of political violence, and elections in Germany during the refugee influx of the 2010s. Despite the heightened tensions, harsh political rhetoric, and polarized environment surrounding elections during this period, we find no evidence that anti-refugee violence increased pre-election or post-election. However, there is robust evidence that violence decreased post-election. This finding demonstrates a societal benefit of elections and has implications for many people concerned about political violence.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Political violence | refugees | elections and representation | electoral violence | immigration
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Public Policy
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Sociology
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Development
JGU School/Centre: Jindal School of International Affairs
Depositing User: Mr. Gautam Kumar
Date Deposited: 14 Jun 2025 06:42
Last Modified: 14 Jun 2025 06:42
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09546553.2025.2458792
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/9629

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