Tens of thousands rally against nationalism before EU votes
FRANKFURT,
Germany (AP) — Tens of thousands of demonstrators opposed to right-wing
populism and nationalism took to the streets Sunday in a number of
European cities before May 23-26 elections to the European Parliament.
Marches
in Germany were held under the banner of "One Europe for Everyone: Your
Voice Against Nationalism" in cities including Berlin, Cologne,
Leipzig, Frankfurt, Munich and Hamburg.
Organizers
from more than 70 groups support the European Union, but also urge
changes in migration policy such as support for refugee rescue missions
in the Mediterranean Sea.
Other
gatherings under the slogan "No to Hate, Yes to Change" were planned in
Budapest, Genoa, Utrecht, Warsaw, Bucharest and other cities.
The
dpa news agency said organizers reported 20,000 protesters in Berlin,
while police estimated 10,000 in Munich, 14,000 in Frankfurt, and 10,000
in Hamburg.
The
751-seat European Parliament has limited powers but the poll is being
seen as a test of strength both by right-wing, populist and nationalist
groups who want curbs on immigration and more authority for national
governments on the one hand, and on the other by center-left and
center-left mainstream parties who support the EU as a bulwark of
cooperation among its 28 member states, rule of law and democracy.
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