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Controversial Pegida Leader Lutz Bachmann Quits After Ten Years of Protesting

Controversial Pegida Leader Lutz Bachmann Quits After Ten Years of Protesting
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World October 16, 2024 00:50

dresden, germany - Lutz Bachmann, the German frontman of the controversial Pegida group, announced his decision to quit after leading protests against migration and Muslims in Dresden, Germany for a decade.

German far-right leader Lutz Bachmann announced the end of Pegida's protests in Dresden from his residence in the Canary Islands. Bachmann, who has a criminal past, cited financial and health reasons for stepping down as the leader of the controversial group.

Since 2014, Pegida has organized around 250 protest marches in Dresden, often on Monday evenings, attracting right-wing speakers from abroad. The group's pro-Putin stance has been evident through the display of Russian flags in the city despite geopolitical tensions.

In 2015, Pegida received support from Geert Wilders, the only member of the Dutch political party PVV. With the help of Dutch arms dealer Edwin Wagensveld, Pegida expanded its activities to the Netherlands, where it faced legal issues due to anti-Muslim actions.

Pegida was originally established to protest against the perceived Islamization of Europe. However, German intelligence has labeled the organization as extreme right-wing, with ties to individuals linked to the former East German intelligence service, Stasi.

Bachmann frequently criticized former German Chancellor Angela Merkel from the stage in Dresden, using inflammatory language against migrants. He also invited leaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany party and ex-Austrian Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache, who resigned following a corruption scandal involving Russian interests, to Pegida events.

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