#‎nopegida‬ in Neustadt – Demonstration on Dec 21

That PEGIDA withdrew its application for a demonstration on Theaterplatz (their traditional spot) on December 21st marks a significant drawback for them. That this was not entirely reflected as such in the media is solely due to the ineptitude of the Dresden bureaucracy that opened Lutz Bachmann a window by delaying a decision for an unnecessarily long time. Nevertheless, chasing PEGIDA off the Theaterplatz represents a success for the group “Herz statt Hetze”.

In reply to this, PEGIDA wants to relocate its racist agenda next Monday to the Neustadt-Quarter of Dresden. We resolutely oppose this.

We think it a clear provocation if Bachmann and his followers try to invade the remaining public spaces of leftist sub-culture in Dresden with their racist ideology and hate-speech. We thus ask you to follow our call: Let's show together that Dresden-Neustadt is no place for PEGIDAs racist hate-mongering. We will stage a resolute demonstration through the Neustadt Quarter making it absolutely clear to PEGIDA what we think of their presence. In accordance with our action consensus, the dissent will be loud, clear and decisive. There will be no escalation from our side.

In full appreciation of the motto “Act apart but work united”, our demonstration will merge with the protest of “Herz statt Hetze” on Theaterplatz. We will set a strong signal for a culture of welcome and against racism. We won’t allow us to be divided and support each other in solidarity.

A specific rally-point and further information about our demonstration will be communicated after our cooperation-meeting with city officials on Thursday.