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20 May 2025
Factsheet: Björn Höcke
Björn Uwe Höcke is a German politician. He is a member of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and leads its chapter in the state of Thuringia. In 2024, this chapter won the state election, the first time a far-right party won in an election since the Nazi era. Höcke has echoed Nazi language, described the Holocaust Museum as a “monument of shame,” has a record of making anti-Islam statements, and argued that Muslims are not welcome in Germany. read the complete article
19 May 2025
Factsheet: Policy Exchange
Policy Exchange is a highly influential British right-wing conservative think-tank, which identifies itself as an educational charity with a mission to “develop and promote new policy ideas which deliver better public services, a stronger society and a more dynamic economy.” It has a history of making anti-Muslim claims, including spreading harmful narratives linking Islam to terrorism, advocating against the adoption of a legal definition of Islamophobia by the government, perpetuating Islamophobic stereotypes, and making sweeping, harmful generalizations about Muslims and their beliefs. read the complete article
06 May 2025
The Bridge Initiative: Achievements
The Bridge Initiative was established in 2015 to provide accessible and scholarly information on Islamophobia. In the last five years (2020-2024), The Bridge Initiative has produced over 235 pieces of research (factsheets, articles, reports).Our research has been featured in prominent media outlets, including the New Yorker, New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Haaretz, The Forward, The Intercept, TIME, and more. read the complete article
