Widespread anti-immigration protests are scheduled to take place across Poland this weekend, with organizers calling for a halt to immigration and tighter border controls. Demonstrations are expected in major cities including Warsaw, Kraków, Gdańsk, and Wrocław, where nationalist and conservative groups have called for what they describe as a “national day of resistance.”
Protest slogans such as “Stop Immigration” and “Poland for Poles” have appeared on banners and online platforms in recent days, as organizers claim the government’s immigration policies are putting strain on public services and threatening cultural identity. Some rallies are being backed by far-right political parties and civic groups opposed to the European Union’s migration policies.
In light of the protests, Polish authorities have issued a statement urging calm and respect for public order. Additional police forces will be deployed to monitor the demonstrations and prevent potential clashes with counter-protesters or immigrant rights activists.
Organizers have controversially asked foreigners – particularly recent arrivals and non-Polish residents to “stay home for safety” during the rallies, citing the potential for tensions to escalate.
Immigrant communities and rights groups have expressed concern over the tone and message of the protests. “This type of rhetoric only deepens division and fear,” said Marta Zielińska, spokesperson for the Warsaw Refugee Support Network. “Poland is a diverse country, and everyone deserves to live without intimidation.”
The Polish government has not officially endorsed the protests but continues to face pressure from nationalist elements over recent increases in legal and humanitarian immigration. Government officials have reiterated that Poland will continue to manage migration in line with national security and humanitarian principles.
As the weekend approaches, both local authorities and civil society groups are calling for peaceful demonstrations and urging all residents, regardless of origin, to remain vigilant and report any incidents of violence or harassment.
