This weekend, Europe witnessed massive demonstrations against mass immigration in Ireland, England, Germany, and Poland. From Dublin to Dover and Warsaw, thousands of people — particularly in small towns and working-class areas—raised their voices peacefully to demand respect for their traditions, their security, and their national identity.
In Dublin, over 10,000 people marched through the city’s main thoroughfares, carrying national flags and banners with slogans such as “Irish Lives Matter,” “Ireland is Full,” and “Coolock Says No.” The protest, partly organized to commemorate the spirit of the 1916 Easter Rising, took place under heavy police presence.
In Dover, hundreds of motorcyclists gathered under the slogan “Stop the Boats” to protest against the massive illegal immigration affecting the south coast of the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, in Belfast, Dortmund and in Polish cities such as Warsaw and Katowice similar rallies took place, reflecting a growing civic resistance to the migration policies imposed by Brussels and Berlin.
In several cities, the demonstrations were challenged by far-left groups, including self-styled “antifa” and pro-immigration organizations. The counter-demonstrations aimed at disrupting the peaceful protests, at times attempting to provoke direct confrontations.
In Dublin, the group United Against Racism strategically positioned themselves opposite the anti-migration protesters, protected by police cordons and metal barriers. In Dover, the organization Stand Up To Racism held a sit-in to harass the demonstrators. Despite these provocations the marches remained disciplined and dignified, following the calls of leaders such as Conor McGregor, who urged protesters to act with “calm, clarity, and dignity” in their speeches and behavior.
Citizens fed up: a growing movement
The mobilizations reflect a widespread concern across European society regarding the impact of mass immigration on issues such as security, access to housing, the saturation of public services, and the preservation of national identities. This discomfort is particularly visible in rural areas and small towns, where demographic and cultural changes are felt more acutely.
In these areas, the impact is palpable: rising crime rates, overburdened infrastructure, erosion of the social fabric, and a growing sense of insecurity, where families no longer feel ownership of their neighborhoods.
