Lutz Bachmann – lider Pegidy i jego wizerunek w prasie niemieckiej

Abstract

The phenomenon of the anti-Islam, radically rightist Protest movement Pegida continues to gain interest of German media. The German establishment considers slogans and activity of Pegida a shame for the country, and a threat for their own position. The media in Germany creates negative image of this movement. It is defined as extremist, nationalist, xenophobic or pro-Nazi. As it threatens human’s rights, freedom and democracy, which are the foundations of the German state. The image of the leader of Pegida is a result of the negative reception of the movement in the media in Germany. Lutz Bachmann, the leader of Pegida is connected with the credibility of the movement. Hence, the media show him as antipathetic, untrustworthy, an extremist and a Nazi. Weskening the image of Bachmann will weaken the power of the movement.