Tens of thousands of people opposed to right-wing populism and
nationalism have taken to the streets in European cities ahead of the
European Parliament elections from May 23.Demonstrations were held on Sunday in more than 50 cities in 13 countries, including Germany and France.
In Berlin, organizers say more than 20,000 people took part in the rally and marched on the streets for about two hours.
They oppose intolerance against refugees and migrants from the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere. They are also against nationalists who prioritize their countries' interests and claim that they should restore sovereignty from the EU.
One demonstrator told NHK that Europe should not be governed by ultra-right political parties that could try to destroy democracy.
Another participant said European countries should be united to solve the problems they are facing.
Note EU-Digest: During this past Sunday's demonstrations throughout Europe against the extreme right-wing populist parties and their leaders, including Matteo Salvini in Italy, Marine Le Pen in France, Geert Wilders and Thierry Baudet in the Netherlands, Jorg Meuthen in Germany, Nigel Farage in England, etc., it might be good, again, to remind voters participating in the upcoming European elections, that all these populists are Donald Trump 's buddies, who spend a lot of time talking nonsense, like he does, but have never achieved anything concrete in heir lives.
They are however masters in promising castles in the sky. Hopefully you the voter will not be seduced by these deceitful populists? Europe belongs to us all. Nationalism has never worked in Europe and has no place in the EU.
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