Lutz Bachmann

Lutz Bachmann is a German far-right political activist best known as the founder and leader of the Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisation of the West (Pegida) movement, which gained notoriety for its anti-immigration protests and rhetoric. With a history of multiple convictions, including drug trafficking and tax evasion, he has been a controversial figure in Germany and was banned from entering the UK in 2018 due to concerns about his influence on public order. Bachmann has formed connections with other far-right activists, including Tommy Robinson, and has been involved in various campaigns promoting nationalist sentiments.