Pegida Flashcards
What does PEGIDA stand for?
Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamization of the West
When was PEGIDA founded?
October 2014
Who founded PEGIDA?
Lutz Bachmann
What was one method PEGIDA used to gain supporters?
Marches and social media
What historical event did PEGIDA’s marches resemble?
The ‘friedliche Revolution’ in 1989 Mondays
What is PEGIDA’s stance on immigration?
Against mass immigration from Muslim-majority countries
What cultural values does PEGIDA claim to defend?
German culture and Christian values
What European policies does PEGIDA oppose?
European migration policies
What ideology does PEGIDA reject?
Multiculturalism and what it sees as government censorship
When did PEGIDA protests peak?
Early 2015
What impact did PEGIDA have on other movements?
Inspired other movements in other countries
Which political party was influenced by PEGIDA?
AfD (Alternative for Germany)
What shift did PEGIDA bring to public debates?
Towards stricter immigration politics
What happened to PEGIDA’s influence after 2016?
Declined but remains active in some regions
What do critics argue PEGIDA promotes?
Xenophobia, racism, and Islamophobia
How did German politics respond to PEGIDA?
Condemned the movement
What legal issues have PEGIDA members faced?
Legal issues for hate speech
Fill in the blank: PEGIDA emerged in _______ to oppose increasing immigration.
2014
