“The ‘new right’ The English Defence League and PEGIDA”

• Thesis title in Czech: “The ‘new right’ The English Defence League and PEGIDA”
• Thesis title in English: “The ‘new right’ The English Defence League and PEGIDA”
• English key words: English Defence League, PEGIDA, the new right, Islamophobia, Islamisation, Europe, the West, populism, (cultural-)nationalism
• Academic year of topic announcement: 2015/2016
• Thesis type: diploma thesis
• Thesis language: angličtina
• Department: Department of Security Studies (23-KBS)
• Supervisor: Mgr. Jan Charvát, M.A., Ph.D.
• Author: hidden - assigned and confirmed by the Study Dept.
• Date of registration: 06.01.2017
• Date of assignment: 06.01.2017
• Date and time of defence: 02.02.2017 00:00
• Venue of defence: Jinonice, U Kříže 8, Praha 5
• Date of electronic submission: 09.01.2017
• Date of proceeded defence: 02.02.2017
• Opponents: Mgr. Jan Ludvík, Ph.D.

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Preliminary scope of work in English

This thesis is aimed at analysing key similarities and differences of the Englsih Defence League and the German-born social movement PEGIDA. Whereas both movements have a common goal, to stop the perceived Islamisation of their respective countries, and Europe as a whole, the means and methods vary greatly. Moreover, it is argued that the followership of said organisations differ in age, social background and motivation. Both organisations are able to exert a certain amount of influence on their supporters, the rest of the society, as well as policy-makers and the political elite. Both organisations have influenced the societal and political climate of their respective countries of origin and also in the countries in the European neighbourhood with links to individuals and organisations in North America.