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Nationalists hold annual Independence Day march in Warsaw

Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland · Nov 11, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 11.

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Summary in three lines

Why they are protesting
Participants gathered to mark Poland's Independence Day and express nationalist views, including opposition to foreign influence and immigration.
What they want
The organisers stated they want a sovereign Poland, a mono-ethnic nation-state, and an end to foreign influence from the EU and corporations.
What changed
Nov 11: The march concluded in Warsaw without major incidents amid heightened security following a recent mass shooting in Krakow.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Sovereign Poland independent of foreign influence
  • Opposition to mass immigration
  • Poland as a mono-ethnic nation-state

Organised by: Stowarzyszenie Marsz Niepodległości, Konfederacja

What authorities say

Prime Minister Donald Tusk appealed for restraint and unity, stating that the country's independence and security are a common good. Police deployed extra officers and installed concrete barriers to secure the area.13

The numbers

Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.

Crowd
1,000s
Sources reported thousands of participants, with organisers expecting a turnout of up to 500,000.123

The full story

Thousands of people gathered in Warsaw on November 11 for the annual Independence Day march. Organised by nationalist groups, the event featured the slogan “A Pole is the host in Poland.” Participants, including members of various right-wing and far-right organisations, marched through the city carrying Polish flags. The event took place under tight security following a mass shooting in Krakow that authorities suggested may have been motivated by far-right ideology. Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who did not attend, called for national unity and restraint. Organisers, including spokesperson Rafal Buca, stated the march aimed to emphasise national sovereignty and opposition to mass immigration. While the event has historically seen clashes, reports indicate it concluded without major incidents this year.

Timeline

  1. The march concluded without major incidents, according to reports.3

  2. Thousands of participants gathered in central Warsaw for the annual Independence Day march under tight security.13

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