Michael Stürzenberger
Michael Stürzenberger is an anti-Islam activist and member of the Die Freiheit party in Germany. He was elected federal chairmain in either December 2013 or January 2014.[1]
Marian Hoffman of the Christian Social Union (CSU) has reportedly compared his public demonstrations to the 'droning speeches of the Nazis.'[1]
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History
In 2014, Der Spiegel reported:
- A decade ago, Stürzenberger, 49, was the spokesperson for the Munich office of the Christian Social Union (CSU), the Bavarian sister party of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU). But since 2012 he has been active in a splinter party called Die Freiheit ("Freedom").[1]
Views
According to Der Spiegel, Stürzenberger preaches hate against Islam, compares the Koran to Hitler's Mein Kampf, believes the Koran is 'the most dangerous book in the world', and that Sharia law 'instructs men to hit women'.[1]
Activities
He has reportedly spent two years collecting signatures in opposition to the planned construction of an Islamic center in Munich and has 'held over one hundred anti-Islam rallies'.[1]
Stürzenberger also attended the attempted re-launch of the European Defence League in Århus, Denmark, on 30 March 2012 brandishing the Israeli national flag.[2]
Affiliations
- Die Freiheit - member and federal chairman
- Politically Incorrect - leader, Bavarian chapter[2]
