ABOUT

Expert in Political Extremism, Counterterrorism, and Digital Transformation

Florian Hartleb is a leading expert in right-wing extremism, counterterrorism, and digital transformation. Based in Vienna, he is completing his habilitation at the University of Passau on Right-Wing Extremism and Terrorism in the Digital Age.

With extensive experience in teaching, research, and policy consulting, he has been affiliated with institutions like the Catholic University of Eichstätt and Technical University of Vienna. His numerous publications on political extremism and right-wing terrorism contribute to academic and policy discussions. His teaching portfolio spans university lectures and specialized training for law enforcement and prison staff in Germany.

Beyond academia, he advises political decision-makers across the Europe on security policy and digital governance and has led international projects, including consulting on Estonia’s e-governance model. By bridging research, policy, and innovation, he translates academic expertise into real-world solutions.

Weh dem, der lügt!

Franz Grillparzer (The book in my pocket)

My books

Das politische System Ungarns

Studienkurs Politikwissenschaft

2023

Lone Wolves

The New Terrorism of Right-Wing Single Actors

1st edition 2020

Einsame Wölfe

Der neue Terrorismus rechter Einzeltäter

2018

Plädoyer für den digitalen Staat

Gestalten statt Verwalten. Vorbild Estland: Digitale Transformation der Verwaltung & Bürokratie in Deutschland. Eine kritische Analyse mit Zukunftsprognose

2021

Die Stunde der Populisten

Wie sich unsere Politik trumpetsiert und was wir dagegen tun können

2017

Rechts- und Linkspopulismus

Eine Fallstudie anhand von Schill-Partei und PDS (German Edition)

2004