Blog: Closer cooperation between the AfD and the ‘Pegida’ movement could reshape the German right

A number of rallies calling for greater restrictions on immigration have been held in Germany over recent weeks by the ‘Pegida’ movement (Patriotic Europeans against the Islamisation of the West). Julian M Hoerner writes on the link between the movement and the anti-euro Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, led by Bernd Lucke. He argues that with the AfD appearing to be broadly supportive of Pegida, an alliance between the two groups could reshape the right of the German party system.

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ESO: Background information: Turmoil in Eurosceptic AfD party could help Merkel http://www.europeansources.info/record/turmoil-in-eurosceptic-afd-party-could-help-merkel/

ESO: Background information: Social scientists slam PEGIDA for creating 'rift' / Germany set for new PEGIDA marches http://www.europeansources.info/record/social-scientists-slam-pegida-for-creating-rift-germany-set-for-new-pegida-marches/

Social Europe Journal, 10.03.15: AfD And Pegida: Understanding Germany’s New Populist Right http://www.socialeurope.eu/2015/03/afd-pegida-germanys-new-populist-right/

Social Europe Journal, 10.03.15: Europe’s Populist Pandora’s Box http://www.socialeurope.eu/2015/03/populist/

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