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:*An asylum seeker is a special class of person who lived under a government the host country considers a human rights violator. The asylum seeker must claim a credible fear of political oppression and persecution from the government of his home country should he be returned. Ironically, the [[United Kingdom]] has been granting political asylum to Syrian [[jihad]]is and members of the [[Muslim Brotherhood]] for decades,<ref>[https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/eastern-mediterranean/syria/tentative-jihad-syria-s-fundamentalist-opposition Tentative Jihad: Syria’s Fundamentalist Opposition], International Crisis Group Report 131, October 12, 2012. crisisgroup.org</ref><ref>[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.refworld.org/pdfid/499aa06f2.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwjh1pf9g7HRAhVEyFQKHZ2XDYQFggaMAA&usg=AFQjCNE9sMqYJcjtkdd5KLNTAIibcgJkHg&sig2=Z6bj1EZgVhqLy-lifP5rXA SYRIA OGN v 4.0 Issued February 2009]. Home Office, UK Border Agency, Operation Guidance Note. See Section 3.8.8, for instance.</ref> groups that the governments of [[Russia]], [[Egypt]], and others have designated as [[terrorist]] organizations.<ref>[https://southfront.org/the-geopolitics-of-russia-egypt-relations/ THE GEOPOLITICS OF RUSSIA-EGYPT RELATIONS], J.Hawk, Daniel Deiss, Edwin Watson. October 27, 2916. southfront.org</ref>

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:*Refugees generally are people forced from their homes due to the violence of war. Typically, as a humanitarian gesture, a host country may ease limitations and allow refugees to enter on either a temporary or permanent basis. Most illegal migrants currently entering Europe are claiming refugee status from the [[Syrian Civil War|Syrian war]], although many come from North and Central Africa, throughout the Middle East region, and as far away as [[Pakistan]] and [[Afghanistan]]. Some 80% of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees lack documentation of their country of origin.<ref>[~~http~~://www.express.co.uk/news/world/678083/Germany-migrant-crisis-80-per-cent-no-documents-passport-registration Migrant crisis: 80% of migrants in Germany have no documents], Rebecca Perring and Monika Pallenberg, ''Daily Express'', June 9, 2016</ref>

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:*Refugees generally are people forced from their homes due to the violence of war. Typically, as a humanitarian gesture, a host country may ease limitations and allow refugees to enter on either a temporary or permanent basis. Most illegal migrants currently entering Europe are claiming refugee status from the [[Syrian Civil War|Syrian war]], although many come from North and Central Africa, throughout the Middle East region, and as far away as [[Pakistan]] and [[Afghanistan]]. Some 80% of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees lack documentation of their country of origin.<ref>[https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/678083/Germany-migrant-crisis-80-per-cent-no-documents-passport-registration Migrant crisis: 80% of migrants in Germany have no documents], Rebecca Perring and Monika Pallenberg, ''Daily Express'', June 9, 2016</ref>

:*Between 2014 and 2018, over 1,000 Europeans were murdered by Islamist asylum seekers and refugees.<ref>Hale, Virginia (June 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/17/1000-murdered-islamist-migrants-eu/ More Than 1,000 Europeans Murdered, Maimed in Attacks by Islamist Asylum Seekers Since 2014]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2018.</ref> In 2017, Europe saw over 200 terror attacks.<ref>Hale, Virginia (June 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/21/europe-200-terror-attacks-2017/ Europe Faced 200 Terror Attacks in 2017, as Europol Warns More Radical Islamic Attacks ‘Very Likely’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> According to Felice Dassetto, professor emeritus of the University of Louvain, the percentage of secular Muslims, as opposed to religious and radical Muslims, had declined.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (December 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/20/secularism-muslims-europe-decline-80-percent-identify-religious/ Muslims in Europe Becoming Less Secular, More Radical]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 20, 2018.</ref>

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===The Schengen Area===

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The Schengen Area has its roots in the [[Schengen Agreement]], signed in 1985 in the town of Schengen in [[Luxembourg]].<ref name="Explained">[~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13194723 Schengen: Controversial EU free movement deal explained]. ''BBC''. April 24, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.</ref> The agreement took effect in 1995.<ref name="Explained"/> 22 of the 28 EU members are party to the agreement. The Area is not synonymous with the EU: some EU members are not part of the agreement and some non-EU members are part of the agreement.<ref name="Explained"/> The agreement removes all internal borders in the member states, so someone can travel across its member states with no passport or border security.<ref name="Explained"/> The Schengen Area is basically one country in this sense, even though its member states are nominally independent.<ref>Despite this, the EU and the Schengen Area have massively reduced the sovereignty of its member nations, so they cannot be truly considered independent or sovereign.</ref>

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The Schengen Area has its roots in the [[Schengen Agreement]], signed in 1985 in the town of Schengen in [[Luxembourg]].<ref name="Explained">[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13194723 Schengen: Controversial EU free movement deal explained]. ''BBC''. April 24, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.</ref> The agreement took effect in 1995.<ref name="Explained"/> 22 of the 28 EU members are party to the agreement. The Area is not synonymous with the EU: some EU members are not part of the agreement and some non-EU members are part of the agreement.<ref name="Explained"/> The agreement removes all internal borders in the member states, so someone can travel across its member states with no passport or border security.<ref name="Explained"/> The Schengen Area is basically one country in this sense, even though its member states are nominally independent.<ref>Despite this, the EU and the Schengen Area have massively reduced the sovereignty of its member nations, so they cannot be truly considered independent or sovereign.</ref>

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During the refugee crisis in 2015 and 2016, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and Poland re-established some border controls.<ref>Holehouse, Matthew; Orange, Richard (January 4, 2016). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/eu/12080906/Schengen-zone-in-danger-warns-Germany-after-Denmark-and-Sweden-introduce-border-controls.html Schengen zone in danger, warns Germany, after Denmark and Sweden introduce border controls]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Cendrowicz, Leo (January 4, 2016). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/the-end-of-schengen-restrictions-by-denmark-and-sweden-are-threatening-europes-passport-free-zone-a6796696.html The end of Schengen? Restrictions by Denmark and Sweden are 'threatening Europe's passport-free zone']. ''The Independent''. Retrieved January 10, 2017.</ref> In early 2017, [[Belgium]], [[France]], and [[the Netherlands]], agreed to reinstate passenger lists and passport checks on trains travelling between the respective countries.<ref>[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/01/27/belgium-france-netherlands-to-introduce-rail-id-checks.html Belgium, France, Netherlands to introduce rail ID checks]. ''Fox News'' (from the Associated Press). January 27, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2017.</ref>

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During the refugee crisis in 2015 and 2016, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and Poland re-established some border controls.<ref>Holehouse, Matthew; Orange, Richard (January 4, 2016). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/eu/12080906/Schengen-zone-in-danger-warns-Germany-after-Denmark-and-Sweden-introduce-border-controls.html Schengen zone in danger, warns Germany, after Denmark and Sweden introduce border controls]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Cendrowicz, Leo (January 4, 2016). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/the-end-of-schengen-restrictions-by-denmark-and-sweden-are-threatening-europes-passport-free-zone-a6796696.html The end of Schengen? Restrictions by Denmark and Sweden are 'threatening Europe's passport-free zone']. ''The Independent''. Retrieved January 10, 2017.</ref> In early 2017, [[Belgium]], [[France]], and [[the Netherlands]], agreed to reinstate passenger lists and passport checks on trains travelling between the respective countries.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/01/27/belgium-france-netherlands-to-introduce-rail-id-checks.html Belgium, France, Netherlands to introduce rail ID checks]. ''Fox News'' (from the Associated Press). January 27, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2017.</ref>

===Social engineering and Europe's growing Islamic population===

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===Tougher policies===

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Despite the denialism by many liberals, many European leaders either took strong conservative positions on immigration in response to the crisis, or, realizing that their [[open borders]] policies would hurt their political careers, made somewhat of an effort to limit the inflow of immigration. The [[mainstream media]] noted that views on issues such as immigration, that had once been considered "far-right", had become mainstream, particularly in [[Central Europe|Central]] and [[Eastern Europe]].<ref>Gera, Vanessa; Stojanovic, Dusan (April 3, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/03/far-right-views-going-mainstream-in-much-central-europe.html Far-right views going mainstream in much of Central Europe]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 9, 2018. See also:

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Despite the denialism by many liberals, many European leaders either took strong conservative positions on immigration in response to the crisis, or, realizing that their [[open borders]] policies would hurt their political careers, made somewhat of an effort to limit the inflow of immigration. The [[mainstream media]] noted that views on issues such as immigration, that had once been considered "far-right", had become mainstream, particularly in [[Central Europe|Central]] and [[Eastern Europe]].<ref>Gera, Vanessa; Stojanovic, Dusan (April 3, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/03/far-right-views-going-mainstream-in-much-central-europe.html Far-right views going mainstream in much of Central Europe]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 9, 2018. See also:

*Hale, Virginia (August 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/20/leaders-demand-eu-border-shutdown/ ‘Migration Must be Stopped’: Central EU Leaders Demand Border Shutdown]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.</ref> Even the EU, despite continuing to support globalist immigration and sovereignty policies, took conservative concerns on immigration a bit more seriously and adopted some tougher policies,<ref>Baczynska, Gabriela (July 8, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants/eu-migration-policies-seen-building-blocks-for-fortress-europe-idUSKBN1JY07X EU migration policies seen building blocks for 'Fortress Europe']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 8, 2018.</ref> as seen in an EU-wide migration agreement in June 2018.<ref>Multiple references:

*Bartunek, Robert-Jan; Blenkinsop, Philip (June 27, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-summit/under-pressure-from-populists-eu-doubles-down-on-curbing-migration-idUSKBN1JN3AP Under pressure from populists, EU doubles down on curbing migration]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.

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*Newman, Alex (July 1, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29422-new-eu-deal-continues-migrant-influx-advances-globalism New EU Deal Continues Migrant Influx, Advances Globalism]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.</ref>

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Countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary took strong positions against illegal immigration and for [[national sovereignty]] under their conservative leadership.<ref name="ToughenUp">Shaw, Adam (January 17, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/01/17/european-leaders-facing-growing-public-unease-toughen-up-on-immigration.html European leaders, facing growing public unease, toughen up on immigration]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 17, 2018.</ref> Other countries, such as France, Germany, Austria, and Italy, seeing the rise of anti-establishment right-wing parties, took more conservative immigration positions (though not anywhere near as conservative as countries like Hungary) to counteract those parties.<ref name="ToughenUp"/><ref>Deacon, Liam (April 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/27/mep-afd-success-forces-germany-to-bloc-new-eu-mass-migration-scheme/ Populist’s Electoral Success Forcing Europe to Think Twice About New Mass-Migration Schemes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref> Some European countries actually saw actual [[Euroskeptic]] and [[right-wing populist]] parties enter their respective government.<ref>Walker, Marcus; Pop, Valentina (July 5, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/eus-nativist-swing-casts-shadow-over-current-structures-future-1530806660 Europe’s Nativist Swing Casts Shadow Over Establishment]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref> By 2018, several countries had banned the wearing of Islamic face veils.<ref>Multiple references:

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Countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary took strong positions against illegal immigration and for [[national sovereignty]] under their conservative leadership.<ref name="ToughenUp">Shaw, Adam (January 17, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/01/17/european-leaders-facing-growing-public-unease-toughen-up-on-immigration.html European leaders, facing growing public unease, toughen up on immigration]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 17, 2018.</ref> Other countries, such as France, Germany, Austria, and Italy, seeing the rise of anti-establishment right-wing parties, took more conservative immigration positions (though not anywhere near as conservative as countries like Hungary) to counteract those parties.<ref name="ToughenUp"/><ref>Deacon, Liam (April 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/27/mep-afd-success-forces-germany-to-bloc-new-eu-mass-migration-scheme/ Populist’s Electoral Success Forcing Europe to Think Twice About New Mass-Migration Schemes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref> Some European countries actually saw actual [[Euroskeptic]] and [[right-wing populist]] parties enter their respective government.<ref>Walker, Marcus; Pop, Valentina (July 5, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/eus-nativist-swing-casts-shadow-over-current-structures-future-1530806660 Europe’s Nativist Swing Casts Shadow Over Establishment]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.</ref> By 2018, several countries had banned the wearing of Islamic face veils.<ref>Multiple references:

*Friedman, Victoria (June 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/01/burqa-ban-denmark-france-austria-europe/ Austria, France, Denmark, and More: Europe Rejects the Islamic Burqa]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.

*Kirkwood, R. Cort (August 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29809-europe-is-banning-muslim-garb Europe Is Banning Muslim Garb]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 17, 2018.

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In an interview in early 2018, the new interior minister [[Horst Seehofer]] said that Germany had been "shaped by Christianity", and that the country should not give up its own traditions. Furthermore, he stated that [[Islam]] "does not belong in Germany."<ref>Multiple references:

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*Huggler, Justin (March 16, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/16/german-interior-minister-declares-islam-does-not-belong-country/ German interior minister declares 'Islam does not belong' in the country]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved March 17, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (March 17, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/17/german-interior-minister-undercuts-merkel-says-islam-does-not-belong-to-germany.html German interior minister undercuts Merkel, says 'Islam does not belong to Germany']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 20, 2018.</ref> However, Merkel quickly responded by saying that "Islam belongs to Germany,"<ref>Multiple references:

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*Shaw, Adam (March 17, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/17/german-interior-minister-undercuts-merkel-says-islam-does-not-belong-to-germany.html German interior minister undercuts Merkel, says 'Islam does not belong to Germany']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 20, 2018.</ref> However, Merkel quickly responded by saying that "Islam belongs to Germany,"<ref>Multiple references:

*Hale, Virginia (March 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/16/islam-belongs-germany-merkel-insists/ ‘Islam Belongs to Germany’, Merkel Insists After Minister Highlights Nation’s Christian Heritage]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 17, 2018.

*[https://www.thelocal.de/20180316/islam-doesnt-belong-to-germany-says-interior-minister-horst-seehofer Merkel contradicts interior minister, saying ‘Islam belongs to Germany’]. ''The Local''. March 16, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2018.

*Chazan, Guy (March 16, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/68f751dc-291d-11e8-b27e-cc62a39d57a0 Merkel’s coalition divided over role of Islam in Germany]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved March 20, 2018.</ref> and Germany's president, [[Frank-Walter Steinmeier]], gave the same response.<ref>Wróbel, Aleksandra (March 20, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/islam-germany-is-part-of-says-german-president/ Islam is ‘part of Germany,’ says German president]. ''Politico''. Retrieved March 20, 2018.</ref> Merkel's globalist views on immigration and unwillingness to compromise conflicted with the relatively conservative views of Seehofer, something which endangered the coalition she created after the 2017 elections.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Irvine, Chris (June 15, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/15/angela-merkels-german-government-facing-collapse-over-her-immigration-stance.html Angela Merkel's German government facing collapse over her immigration stance]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 15, 2018.

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*Irvine, Chris (June 15, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/15/angela-merkels-german-government-facing-collapse-over-her-immigration-stance.html Angela Merkel's German government facing collapse over her immigration stance]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 15, 2018.

*Tomlinson, Chris (June 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/16/longstanding-disagreements-on-migrant-policy-threaten-to-end-merkel-era/ New Migrant Crisis Threatens to Bring Down Merkel in 48 Hours]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

*Duke, Selwyn (June 18, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29300-muslim-migration-may-topple-eu-starting-with-angela-merkel-s-government Muslim Migration May Topple EU — Starting With Angela Merkel’s Government]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-germany/defiant-merkel-backs-europe-migrant-policy-as-bavaria-row-simmers-idUSKBN1JC0CQ Defiant Merkel backs Europe migrant policy as Bavaria row simmers]. ''Reuters''. June 16, 2018. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/13/merkel-allies-heading-for-showdown-over-immigration-policy.html Merkel, allies heading for showdown over immigration policy]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). June 13, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2018.</ref> Ultimately, they found a compromise which saw Merkel gain the upper hand.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/13/merkel-allies-heading-for-showdown-over-immigration-policy.html Merkel, allies heading for showdown over immigration policy]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). June 13, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2018.</ref> Ultimately, they found a compromise which saw Merkel gain the upper hand.<ref>Multiple references:

*Lane, Oliver JJ (July 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/02/merkel-germany-coalition-limps-on-as-immigration-control-compromise-struck/ Merkel Germany Coalition Limps on as Immigration Control Compromise Struck]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.

*Escritt, Thomas; Chambers, Madeline (July 2, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-germany/merkel-to-fight-another-day-after-settling-migration-row-idUSKBN1JS0NJ Merkel to fight another day after settling migration row]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.

*Byas, Steve (July 3, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29434-immigration-compromise-saves-merkel-government-in-germany-for-now Immigration Compromise Saves Merkel Government in Germany — for Now]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.</ref> German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier went even further, falsely declaring that Germany "is a nation of immigrants and will remain so" and that "there are no half or whole Germans, no biological or 'new' Germans."<ref>Hale, Virginia (August 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/25/germans-immigration-country-president/ German President Declares There are ‘No Native Germans, We are a Nation of Immigrants’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.</ref> In March 2019, Steinmeier stated that borders must remain permanently open.<ref>Hale, Virginia (March 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/06/21st-century-borders-german-president/ No Place in 21st Century for Closing Borders – German Bundestag President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 6, 2019.</ref>

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However, in February 2018, Merkel finally admitted the existence of "no-go areas ... where no one dares to go."<ref>Hale, Virginia (March 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/01/merkel-admits-no-go-zones/ Merkel Admits ‘No-Go’ Zones Exist in Germany]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.</ref><ref>Duke, Selwyn (March 3, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28414-germany-s-merkel-finally-admits-no-go-zones-exist Germany’s Merkel Finally Admits: No-go Zones Exist]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 3, 2018.</ref> In April 2018, two men pretending to be Jews by wearing kippas who were specifically trying to disprove the notion of no-go zones were attacked by Muslims.<ref>Chase, Jefferson (April 19, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/04/19/video-anti-semitic-attack-sparks-outrage-germany/531384002/ Video of anti-Semitic attack sparks outrage in Germany]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.</ref> After 200 refugees rioted when police attempted to deport a single rejected asylum-seeker, which forced police to retreat temporarily, the German government promised to take a tougher policy.<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 4, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/04/germany-vows-to-get-tough-on-asylum-seekers-after-refugee-shelter-uprising.html Germany vows to get tough on asylum seekers after refugee shelter uprising]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.</ref> Germany's interior minister promised reforms after it was found that Germany's migration agency had given over 1,000 ineligible migrants asylum in [[Bremen]] alone.<ref>Shalal, Andrea (May 22, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-migrants/changes-afoot-at-germanys-migration-agency-over-asylum-scandal-minister-idUSKCN1IN1II Changes afoot at Germany's migration agency over asylum scandal: minister]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.</ref>

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However, in February 2018, Merkel finally admitted the existence of "no-go areas ... where no one dares to go."<ref>Hale, Virginia (March 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/01/merkel-admits-no-go-zones/ Merkel Admits ‘No-Go’ Zones Exist in Germany]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 1, 2018.</ref><ref>Duke, Selwyn (March 3, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28414-germany-s-merkel-finally-admits-no-go-zones-exist Germany’s Merkel Finally Admits: No-go Zones Exist]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 3, 2018.</ref> In April 2018, two men pretending to be Jews by wearing kippas who were specifically trying to disprove the notion of no-go zones were attacked by Muslims.<ref>Chase, Jefferson (April 19, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/04/19/video-anti-semitic-attack-sparks-outrage-germany/531384002/ Video of anti-Semitic attack sparks outrage in Germany]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.</ref> After 200 refugees rioted when police attempted to deport a single rejected asylum-seeker, which forced police to retreat temporarily, the German government promised to take a tougher policy.<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 4, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/04/germany-vows-to-get-tough-on-asylum-seekers-after-refugee-shelter-uprising.html Germany vows to get tough on asylum seekers after refugee shelter uprising]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 4, 2018.</ref> Germany's interior minister promised reforms after it was found that Germany's migration agency had given over 1,000 ineligible migrants asylum in [[Bremen]] alone.<ref>Shalal, Andrea (May 22, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-migrants/changes-afoot-at-germanys-migration-agency-over-asylum-scandal-minister-idUSKCN1IN1II Changes afoot at Germany's migration agency over asylum scandal: minister]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.</ref>

In August 2018, CDU politician Barbara John wrote in a newspaper editorial that Germans should not be concerned about becoming an ethnic minority in their own country.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/11/merkel-party-member-tells-germans-not-to-be-worried-about-becoming-a-minority/ Merkel Party Member Tells Germans Not to Be Worried About Becoming a Minority]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref>

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According to a January 2018 report published by the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Merkel's refugee policies were responsible for a massive increase in violent crime in Germany.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Shaw, Adam (January 3, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/01/03/refugee-influx-into-germany-fueled-violent-crime-surge-report-finds.html Refugee influx into Germany fueled violent crime surge, report finds]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (January 3, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/01/03/refugee-influx-into-germany-fueled-violent-crime-surge-report-finds.html Refugee influx into Germany fueled violent crime surge, report finds]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.

*Tomlinson, Chris (January 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/04/german-government-study-links-rise-violent-crime-mass-migration/ German Government: Rise in Violent Crime Is Linked to Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

*Jasper, William F. (January 5, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/27885-merkel-exposed-germany-france-reeling-under-refugees-crime-waves-welfare-costs Merkel Exposed: Germany, France Reeling Under Refugees' Crime Waves, Welfare Costs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref> A June 2018 investigation into the Federal Agency for Migration and Refugees found that migrants with criminal records of crimes including rape, murder, and drug dealing frequently received asylum and were shielded from deportation despite their records.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/24/investigation-migrant-career-criminals-routinely-protected-deportation/ Investigation Finds Migrant Career Criminals Routinely Protected from Deportation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 24, 2018.</ref>

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In January 2018, ''Die Welt'' reported on a survey that found that 27% of Islamic students agreed with the statement: "The Islamic laws of Sharia, according to which, for example, adultery or homosexuality are severely punished, are much better than the German laws."<ref name="GermanSurvey2018">Tomlinson, Chris (January 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/11/survey-underlying-sympathy-radical-islamic-extremism-german-schools/ Survey: Underlying Sympathy for Radical Islamic Extremism in German Schools]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref> Additionally, 8% supported violently creating an Islamic caliphate or empire, 3.8% agreed that engaging in acts of terrorism was sometimes justifiable in order to advance Islam, and 18.6% agreed that it was their Islamic duty to spread their religion and "fight unbelievers."<ref name="GermanSurvey2018"/> A study conducted by the Criminological Research Institute of Lower Saxony using data from 2013 to 2016 found that foreigners were twice as likely to be criminal suspects.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/09/german-study-foreigners-twice-likely-suspects-crimes/ German Study Finds Foreigners Twice as Likely to Be Suspects in Crimes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.</ref> The number of Germans killed by foreigners rapidly increased between 2015 and 2017.<ref>Enoch (September 5, 2018). [https://voiceofeurope.com/2018/09/the-number-of-germans-killed-by-foreigners-highest-in-many-years/ The number of Germans killed by foreigners highest in many years]. ''Voice of Europe''. Retrieved September 8, 2018.</ref> In 2017, the number of migrants referred to the country's security services quadrupled.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/26/number-of-immigrants-referred-to-german-security-services-rose-fourfold-in-2017/ Number of Immigrants Referred To German Security Services Rose Fourfold in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.</ref>

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Due to growing crime by Muslim migrants, as well as backlash from alleged "right-wing extremists" opposed to the migration, the German city of Cottbus temporarily banned new refugees in January 2018.<ref>[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/01/21/german-city-bans-new-refugees-amid-anti-migrant-mood.html German city bans new refugees amid anti-migrant mood]. ''Fox News''. January 21, 2018. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/22/german-town-forces-asylum-seeker-leave-knife-attack/ German City Banishes Asylum Seeker After Knife Attack]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.</ref>

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Due to growing crime by Muslim migrants, as well as backlash from alleged "right-wing extremists" opposed to the migration, the German city of Cottbus temporarily banned new refugees in January 2018.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/01/21/german-city-bans-new-refugees-amid-anti-migrant-mood.html German city bans new refugees amid anti-migrant mood]. ''Fox News''. January 21, 2018. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/22/german-town-forces-asylum-seeker-leave-knife-attack/ German City Banishes Asylum Seeker After Knife Attack]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.</ref>

In March 2019, it was revealed that police authorities in a certain district in the country hid data on migrant crimes in order to not "stir up prejudice."<ref>Hale, Virginia (March 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/13/german-police-conceal-migrant-crimes/ Germany: Migrant Crimes Concealed to ‘Avoid Stirring Up Prejudice’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.</ref>

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===Alternative for Germany===

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The Alternative for Germany (AfD), was founded in 2013 by economics professor Bernd Lucke.<ref name="Germany'sFarage">Zeronian, Sarkis (July 5, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/07/05/germanys-farage-becomes-leader-of-eurosceptic-alternative-for-germany-party/ ‘Germany’s Farage’ Becomes Leader Of Eurosceptic Alternative For Germany Party]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> Although the party was relatively conservative and Eurosceptic (it mainly opposed the Eurozone<ref name="BBC"/>), it was a neo-liberal party that attracted middle class opponents of the [[Eurozone]].<ref name="Germany'sFarage"/> The party made several gains during this time, with seven AfD members being elected to the [[European Parliament]] in 2014.<ref name="BBC">[~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37274201 What does Alternative for Germany (AfD) want?]. ''BBC''. September 5, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref>

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The Alternative for Germany (AfD), was founded in 2013 by economics professor Bernd Lucke.<ref name="Germany'sFarage">Zeronian, Sarkis (July 5, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/07/05/germanys-farage-becomes-leader-of-eurosceptic-alternative-for-germany-party/ ‘Germany’s Farage’ Becomes Leader Of Eurosceptic Alternative For Germany Party]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> Although the party was relatively conservative and Eurosceptic (it mainly opposed the Eurozone<ref name="BBC"/>), it was a neo-liberal party that attracted middle class opponents of the [[Eurozone]].<ref name="Germany'sFarage"/> The party made several gains during this time, with seven AfD members being elected to the [[European Parliament]] in 2014.<ref name="BBC">[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37274201 What does Alternative for Germany (AfD) want?]. ''BBC''. September 5, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref>

A power struggle within the party soon broke out, with Lucke, who wanted the party to focus on an anti-Euro policy, being opposed by Frauke Petry and her conservative, right-wing faction that emphasized law and order, immigration reductions, conservative social views, and opposition to [[Islam]].<ref name="Germany'sFarage"/> In the AfD party elections of July 2015, Petry won 68 percent of the vote, becoming the new leader of the party.<ref name="Germany'sFarage"/> The liberal Lucke subsequently left the party and formed his own.<ref name="BBC"/> Additionally, five of the party's seven MEP's left the party.<ref name="BBC"/> The AfD quickly adopted Petry's conservative, right-wing populist agenda, even though it still supported holding a referendum over the Eurozone.<ref name="BBC"/><ref name="Telegraph">Huggler, Justin (September 4, 2016). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/04/germanys-far-right-afd-unseats-angela-merkels-party-in-key-regio/ Germany's far-right AfD hands defeat to Angela Merkel's party in key regional vote]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref>

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Under Petry's leadership, the AfD continued to grow dramatically, winning numerous seats in state parliaments.<ref name="Telegraph"/><ref name="DW">[http://www.dw.com/en/what-is-the-alternative-for-germany/a-19527050 What is the Alternative for Germany?]. ''DW''. September 5, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref><ref name="Wa.T.">Moulson, Geir (September 4, 2016). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/4/alternative-germany-party-wins-state-election/ Anger over Merkel’s Syria refugee policy drives win for Alternative for Germany party]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> The AfD formed an alliance with the [[Freedom Party of Austria]] in 2016 due to their shared Eurosceptic views.<ref>[~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36504307 Nationalist Austria-Germany summit held on Zugspitze summit]. ''BBC''. June 10, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> Immigration is a very large issue in the party.

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Under Petry's leadership, the AfD continued to grow dramatically, winning numerous seats in state parliaments.<ref name="Telegraph"/><ref name="DW">[http://www.dw.com/en/what-is-the-alternative-for-germany/a-19527050 What is the Alternative for Germany?]. ''DW''. September 5, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref><ref name="Wa.T.">Moulson, Geir (September 4, 2016). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/4/alternative-germany-party-wins-state-election/ Anger over Merkel’s Syria refugee policy drives win for Alternative for Germany party]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> The AfD formed an alliance with the [[Freedom Party of Austria]] in 2016 due to their shared Eurosceptic views.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36504307 Nationalist Austria-Germany summit held on Zugspitze summit]. ''BBC''. June 10, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> Immigration is a very large issue in the party.

While the AfD was unable to gain any seats in the German national parliament in the 2013 election, it entered the Bundestag in the 2017 election after taking a historic third place with nearly 13% of the vote, while Angela Merkel's CDU received its worst result since 1949.<ref>Multiple references:

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The French immigration model was largely developed to assimilate people at the close of the colonial era in the 1960s and paralleled somewhat the [[United States]] model. Immigrants were expected to abandon the culture of their place of origin, adopt French secularism and language, and fully assimilate. In the 21st century, with the mass arrival of Muslims who self-segregate, refuse French customs, and insist upon religious practices in public schools (daily prayers and coverings for females), social tensions have mounted. Many French feel immigrant demands are a threat to their republican form of government.

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France has seen very large immigration levels from the Islamic world – the country saw a record 100,000 asylum applications in 2017, with most of them being from Africa.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/09/france-breaks-record-100000-asylum-applications-2017/ France: Record 100,000 Asylum Applications in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2018.</ref> In 2017, there were over 115,000 attempts by migrants to leave the Port of Calais, where many of them were encamped, to illegally travel to Britain.<ref name="Hale115,000Calais">Hale, Virginia (January 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/16/115k-crossing-attempts-calais-brawl/ 115,000 Crossing Attempts from Calais in 2017 as Illegals Brawl with Knives, Iron Bars]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 16, 2018.</ref> According to a French parliament report in 2018, as many as 400,000 illegal migrants lived in the suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis alone.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/06/illegal-migrants-20-percent-population-paris-no-go-zone/ Illegal Migrant Population in Paris No-Go Zone Suburbs Hits 400,000]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2018.</ref><ref>[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/29/paris-suburb-home-to-300000-illegal-immigrants-report-says.html Paris suburb home to 300,000 illegal immigrants, report says]. ''Fox News'' (from ''The Sun''). July 29, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.</ref>

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France has seen very large immigration levels from the Islamic world – the country saw a record 100,000 asylum applications in 2017, with most of them being from Africa.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/09/france-breaks-record-100000-asylum-applications-2017/ France: Record 100,000 Asylum Applications in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2018.</ref> In 2017, there were over 115,000 attempts by migrants to leave the Port of Calais, where many of them were encamped, to illegally travel to Britain.<ref name="Hale115,000Calais">Hale, Virginia (January 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/16/115k-crossing-attempts-calais-brawl/ 115,000 Crossing Attempts from Calais in 2017 as Illegals Brawl with Knives, Iron Bars]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 16, 2018.</ref> According to a French parliament report in 2018, as many as 400,000 illegal migrants lived in the suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis alone.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/06/illegal-migrants-20-percent-population-paris-no-go-zone/ Illegal Migrant Population in Paris No-Go Zone Suburbs Hits 400,000]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/29/paris-suburb-home-to-300000-illegal-immigrants-report-says.html Paris suburb home to 300,000 illegal immigrants, report says]. ''Fox News'' (from ''The Sun''). July 29, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.</ref>

In 2018, the French government increased its border security on the Italian border after a patriotic organization brought attention to the illegal immigration in the area through a demonstration.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/24/french-interior-minister-increase-border-security-identitarian-defend-europe-action/ France to Increase Border Security After Identitarians Use Helicopters, Trucks in Alps ‘Defend Europe’ Action]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.</ref>

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[[List of Islamist terrorist attacks|Numerous terrorist attacks]] have occurred in France, including the [[Charlie Hebdo]] shooting leaving 12 people killed,<ref>[https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/world-expresses-shock-attack-charlie-hebdo-newspaper World expresses shock at attack on Charlie Hebdo newspaper]. ''CNS News''. January 7, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2017.</ref> the November Paris attacks with 130 innocents killed,<ref>[~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34818994 Paris attacks: What happened on the night]. ''BBC News''. December 9, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2017.</ref> and an attack in Nice in July 2016 leaving about 80 killed.<ref>Ellis, Ralph; Almasy, Steve (July 15, 2017). [~~http~~://edition.cnn.com/2016/07/14/europe/nice-france-truck/index.html Terror attack kills scores in Nice, France, Hollande says]. ''CNN''. Retrieved April 25, 2017.</ref> [[Anti-Semitic]] incidents have also risen sharply,<ref>Kent, Simon (November 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2018/11/09/relentless-siege-anti-semitic-acts-in-france-up-69-percent-during-2018/ ‘Relentless’ Siege: Anti-Semitic Acts in France up 69 Percent During 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.</ref> and in 2018, they increased 74%.<ref>Bowden, John (February 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/430596-acts-of-anti-semitism-rose-74-percent-in-france-in-2018-report Acts of anti-Semitism rose 74 percent in France in 2018: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 19, 2019.</ref>

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[[List of Islamist terrorist attacks|Numerous terrorist attacks]] have occurred in France, including the [[Charlie Hebdo]] shooting leaving 12 people killed,<ref>[https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/world-expresses-shock-attack-charlie-hebdo-newspaper World expresses shock at attack on Charlie Hebdo newspaper]. ''CNS News''. January 7, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2017.</ref> the November Paris attacks with 130 innocents killed,<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34818994 Paris attacks: What happened on the night]. ''BBC News''. December 9, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2017.</ref> and an attack in Nice in July 2016 leaving about 80 killed.<ref>Ellis, Ralph; Almasy, Steve (July 15, 2017). [https://edition.cnn.com/2016/07/14/europe/nice-france-truck/index.html Terror attack kills scores in Nice, France, Hollande says]. ''CNN''. Retrieved April 25, 2017.</ref> [[Anti-Semitic]] incidents have also risen sharply,<ref>Kent, Simon (November 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2018/11/09/relentless-siege-anti-semitic-acts-in-france-up-69-percent-during-2018/ ‘Relentless’ Siege: Anti-Semitic Acts in France up 69 Percent During 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.</ref> and in 2018, they increased 74%.<ref>Bowden, John (February 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/430596-acts-of-anti-semitism-rose-74-percent-in-france-in-2018-report Acts of anti-Semitism rose 74 percent in France in 2018: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 19, 2019.</ref>

Many of France's suburbs, which have high proportions of migrants living there, have high crime rates. As seen in a notable 2016 example, police crackdowns in the suburbs against those people have led to much violence.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 3, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/11/03/paris-streets-turned-warzone-violent-migrants/ Paris Streets Turned into WARZONE by Violent Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> In June 2017, an app was created to warn people when they go into a "no-go zone" and tell them the risk of sexual assault.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (June 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/29/paris-app-warning-no-go-zone/ Paris Gets ‘No-Go-Zone’ Warning App]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 29, 2017.</ref> In November 2017, Islamist men were arrested for barging into a monastery in Verdun and demanding that the nuns there convert to Islam or go to Hell.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/18/islamists-barge-french-monastery-prayers-tell-nuns-convert-islam/ Islamists Barge Into French Monastery During Prayers, Demand Nuns Convert To Islam]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 18, 2017.</ref> The migrant camp in Calais also saw much violence.<ref name="Hale115,000Calais"/>

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[[File:French presidential election, first round, 2017.png|thumb|200px|First round results of the French presidential election. Departments won by Le Pen are shaded dark blue.]]

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National Front leader [[Marine Le Pen]] is a candidate for the 2017 French presidential election, in which the EU was a "hot-button issue."<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/22/eu-hot-button-issue-french-vote/ In or Out? EU Is Hot-Button Issue In French Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. April 22, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> [[United States]] President [[Donald Trump]] called her the strongest of the presidential candidates, particularly on borders and security.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/21/trump-touts-marine-le-pen-strongest-candidate-french-race/ Trump Touts Le Pen As ‘Strongest’ Candidate in French Presidential Race]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref> British politician and radio talk show host [[Nigel Farage]] endorsed Le Pen.<ref>Kassam, Raheem (May 3, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/03/farage-breaks-cover-french-election-want-see-le-pen-win/ Farage Breaks Cover on French Election: ‘I Want to See Le Pen Win’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> By contrast, former U.S. President [[Barack Obama]] spoke with pro-EU candidate [[Emmanuel Macron]],<ref>Starr, Penny (April 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/22/obama-gently-waded-back-politics-speaks-phone-left-leaning-presidential-candidate-macron/ Obama ‘Gently Waded’ Back into Politics: Spoke on Phone with Left-Leaning Presidential Candidate Macron]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> who stated that terrorism would be "part of our daily lives for the years to come."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/21/macron-terrorism-part-daily-lives-years-paris-shooting/ French Presidential Favourite Macron: Terrorism ‘Part of Our Daily Lives for Years to Come’ After Paris Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> After the first round, Obama explicitly endorsed Macron's candidacy.<ref>[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/04/obama-endorses-macron-in-french-presidential-race.html Obama endorses Macron in French presidential race]. ''Fox News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref>

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National Front leader [[Marine Le Pen]] is a candidate for the 2017 French presidential election, in which the EU was a "hot-button issue."<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/22/eu-hot-button-issue-french-vote/ In or Out? EU Is Hot-Button Issue In French Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. April 22, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> [[United States]] President [[Donald Trump]] called her the strongest of the presidential candidates, particularly on borders and security.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/21/trump-touts-marine-le-pen-strongest-candidate-french-race/ Trump Touts Le Pen As ‘Strongest’ Candidate in French Presidential Race]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref> British politician and radio talk show host [[Nigel Farage]] endorsed Le Pen.<ref>Kassam, Raheem (May 3, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/03/farage-breaks-cover-french-election-want-see-le-pen-win/ Farage Breaks Cover on French Election: ‘I Want to See Le Pen Win’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> By contrast, former U.S. President [[Barack Obama]] spoke with pro-EU candidate [[Emmanuel Macron]],<ref>Starr, Penny (April 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/22/obama-gently-waded-back-politics-speaks-phone-left-leaning-presidential-candidate-macron/ Obama ‘Gently Waded’ Back into Politics: Spoke on Phone with Left-Leaning Presidential Candidate Macron]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> who stated that terrorism would be "part of our daily lives for the years to come."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/21/macron-terrorism-part-daily-lives-years-paris-shooting/ French Presidential Favourite Macron: Terrorism ‘Part of Our Daily Lives for Years to Come’ After Paris Shooting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> After the first round, Obama explicitly endorsed Macron's candidacy.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/04/obama-endorses-macron-in-french-presidential-race.html Obama endorses Macron in French presidential race]. ''Fox News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref>

Left-wing opponents of Le Pen stated that even before the election, Le Pen made a large impact, shifting the political debate in France to the right.<ref>Hazareesingh, Sudhir (April 22, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-national-front-has-already-won-france-election/ Marine Le Pen has already won]. ''Politico''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref>

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Le Pen received second place in the first round of the election on April 23 with over 21% of the vote, meaning she advanced to the second round to face Macron.<ref>[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/23/french-presidential-election-le-pen-macron-projected-as-winners-in-first-round.html French presidential election: Le Pen, Macron win first round to advance to runoff]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2017/apr/23/french-presidential-election-results-2017-latest French election first round results 2017 – Macron and Le Pen go through]. ''The Guardian''. April 23, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref><ref>Berton, Elena (April 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/23/emmanuel-macron-marine-le-pen-in-runoff-for-french/ French voters reject establishment, send Macron and Le Pen to presidential runoff]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 24, 2017.</ref>

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Le Pen received second place in the first round of the election on April 23 with over 21% of the vote, meaning she advanced to the second round to face Macron.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/23/french-presidential-election-le-pen-macron-projected-as-winners-in-first-round.html French presidential election: Le Pen, Macron win first round to advance to runoff]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2017/apr/23/french-presidential-election-results-2017-latest French election first round results 2017 – Macron and Le Pen go through]. ''The Guardian''. April 23, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref><ref>Berton, Elena (April 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/23/emmanuel-macron-marine-le-pen-in-runoff-for-french/ French voters reject establishment, send Macron and Le Pen to presidential runoff]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 24, 2017.</ref>

Le Pen chose conservative nationalist Nicolas Dupont-Aignan, the president of the political party France Arise, to be her prime minister if elected.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/30/endorsement-le-pen-picks-gaullist-conservative-potential-prime-minister/ After His Endorsement, Le Pen Picks ‘Gaullist’ Conservative As Potential Prime Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. April 30, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2017.</ref><ref>Blamont, Matthias; Carraud, Simon (29 April 2017). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/04/29/french-presidential-hopeful-le-pen-names-nationalist-as-prime-minister.html French Presidential Hopeful Le Pen Names Nationalist as Prime Minister]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved April 30, 2017.</ref>

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Although Le Pen lost the election with just under 34% of the vote, the election was a victory for her in a sense as it showed that she, her party, and their ideas had entered and were influencing the French mainstream.<ref>Mohdin, Aamna (May 8, 2017). [https://qz.com/975521/marine-le-pen-lost-the-vote-but-she-won-something-better/ Marine Le Pen lost the vote but she won something better]. ''Quartz''. Retrieved May 8, 2017.</ref> Soon after the election, it was revealed that even if Le Pen had won, the [[liberal elite]] in France would have taken steps to keep her from actually welding power.<ref>Dettmer, Jamie (May 19, 2017). [~~http~~://www.voanews.com/a/french-officials-secret-plan-marine-le-pen-win-media-says/3861923.html Media: French Officials Had Secret Plan in Event of Le Pen Win]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref>

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Although Le Pen lost the election with just under 34% of the vote, the election was a victory for her in a sense as it showed that she, her party, and their ideas had entered and were influencing the French mainstream.<ref>Mohdin, Aamna (May 8, 2017). [https://qz.com/975521/marine-le-pen-lost-the-vote-but-she-won-something-better/ Marine Le Pen lost the vote but she won something better]. ''Quartz''. Retrieved May 8, 2017.</ref> Soon after the election, it was revealed that even if Le Pen had won, the [[liberal elite]] in France would have taken steps to keep her from actually welding power.<ref>Dettmer, Jamie (May 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/french-officials-secret-plan-marine-le-pen-win-media-says/3861923.html Media: French Officials Had Secret Plan in Event of Le Pen Win]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref>

==United Kingdom==

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Immigration to the [[United Kingdom]] rose twelvefold between 1983 and 2013.<ref>Bingham, John (January 15, 2015). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/immigration/11349287/Immigration-adds-a-city-a-year-to-Britains-population.html Immigration adds a city a year to Britain’s population]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref> Immigration to the UK rose to 333,000 in 2015, which was the second highest recorded number in history.<ref>[~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36382199 Net migration to UK rises to 333,000 - second highest on record]. ''BBC''. May 26, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2017.</ref> According to 2014 data, over half of all immigrants came from outside the EU.<ref>Doughty, Steve (February 26, 2015). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2970032/Humiliation-Cameron-net-migration-hits-298-000-despite-promise-cut-tens-thousands.html 300,000! That was the overall number of migrants last year - and 190,000 were from OUTSIDE the EU. So much for the PM's target of tens of thousands]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved January 7, 2017.</ref> Much of the U.K.'s population rise was due to immigration.<ref>Khomami, Nadia (June 25, 2015). [https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/jun/25/uk-population-at-record-high-with-net-migration-the-biggest-driver UK population at record high, with net migration the biggest driver]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Bingham, John; Swinford, Steven (May 26, 2016). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/25/population-surge-to-change-the-face-of-england-forever/ Population to surge by four million due to mass immigration that will ‘change the face of England forever']. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref> According to the Office for National Statistics in 2017, some English cities, such as Coventry, experienced population growth almost entirely due to immigration.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/21/stats-reveal-population-growth-in-english-cities-fuelled-almost-entirely-by-mass-immigration/ Population Growth in English Cities Fuelled Almost Entirely By Mass Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref> The ONS also found that between 2010 and 2017, 200,000 people claiming to be migrating to the UK for their education chose to permanently settle in the nation.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/22/revealed-200000-non-eu-students-settled-permanently-in-seven-years/ Revealed: 200,000 Non-EU ‘Students’ Settled Permanently in Seven Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> It was reported in August 2017 that the number of workers in Britain born outside Europe surged to 3.3 million.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (August 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/21/mass-migration-number-of-non-european-workers-in-britain-surges-to-3-3-million/ Mass Migration: Number of Non-European Workers in Britain Surges to 3.3 Million]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref> It was reported in 2017 that due to migrants and their high birth rates, the UK population was growing at a rate of 10,000 every week,<ref>Friedman, Victoria (September 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/10/report-uk-population-gains-equivalent-new-town-every-week/ Report: UK Population ‘Gains the Equivalent of a New Town’ Every Week]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 11, 2017.</ref> and that half the projected population growth in the coming ten years would be due to migration.<ref>Deacon, Liam (October 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/26/uk-population-70-million-half-growth-migration/ UK Population to Exceed 70 Million, Half of Growth Due to Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 26, 2017.</ref> According to the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government in 2018, housing prices rose by 20% in the previous 25 years due to immigration.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/08/housing-minister-admits-migration-pushed-house-prices-20-per-cent/ At Last: Tory Housing Minister Admits Mass Migration Has Pushed House Prices Up 20 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 8, 2018.</ref> In July 2018, the Office for National Statistics reported that non-EU immigration levels rose to the highest level in thirteen years and that the government likely underestimated EU immigration by 500,000 since 2004,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/16/non-eu-migration-highest-13-years-eu-migration-possibly-undercounted-500000/ UK: Non-EU Migration ‘Highest in 13 Years’, EU Migration ‘Possibly Undercounted by 500,000’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.</ref> the data coming as the UK's home secretary relaxed immigration rules even more.<ref>Deacon, Liam (June 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/14/sajid-javid-relaxes-immigration-rules-first-time-2010-thousands-more/ Home Secretary Sajid Javid Relaxes Immigration Rules for First Time Since 2010, Visa Cap to Rise by Thousands]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.</ref> In 2018, the non-UK born population grew to 9.4 million because of immigration.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (November 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/29/despite-eu-arrivals-lowest-since-2012-migration-drives-non-uk-born-population-9-4-million/ Despite EU Arrivals Lowest Since 2012, Migration Drives Non-UK Born Population to 9.4 Million]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 30, 2018.</ref>

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Immigration to the [[United Kingdom]] rose twelvefold between 1983 and 2013.<ref>Bingham, John (January 15, 2015). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/immigration/11349287/Immigration-adds-a-city-a-year-to-Britains-population.html Immigration adds a city a year to Britain’s population]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref> Immigration to the UK rose to 333,000 in 2015, which was the second highest recorded number in history.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36382199 Net migration to UK rises to 333,000 - second highest on record]. ''BBC''. May 26, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2017.</ref> According to 2014 data, over half of all immigrants came from outside the EU.<ref>Doughty, Steve (February 26, 2015). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2970032/Humiliation-Cameron-net-migration-hits-298-000-despite-promise-cut-tens-thousands.html 300,000! That was the overall number of migrants last year - and 190,000 were from OUTSIDE the EU. So much for the PM's target of tens of thousands]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved January 7, 2017.</ref> Much of the U.K.'s population rise was due to immigration.<ref>Khomami, Nadia (June 25, 2015). [https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/jun/25/uk-population-at-record-high-with-net-migration-the-biggest-driver UK population at record high, with net migration the biggest driver]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Bingham, John; Swinford, Steven (May 26, 2016). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/25/population-surge-to-change-the-face-of-england-forever/ Population to surge by four million due to mass immigration that will ‘change the face of England forever']. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref> According to the Office for National Statistics in 2017, some English cities, such as Coventry, experienced population growth almost entirely due to immigration.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/21/stats-reveal-population-growth-in-english-cities-fuelled-almost-entirely-by-mass-immigration/ Population Growth in English Cities Fuelled Almost Entirely By Mass Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref> The ONS also found that between 2010 and 2017, 200,000 people claiming to be migrating to the UK for their education chose to permanently settle in the nation.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/22/revealed-200000-non-eu-students-settled-permanently-in-seven-years/ Revealed: 200,000 Non-EU ‘Students’ Settled Permanently in Seven Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2017.</ref> It was reported in August 2017 that the number of workers in Britain born outside Europe surged to 3.3 million.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (August 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/21/mass-migration-number-of-non-european-workers-in-britain-surges-to-3-3-million/ Mass Migration: Number of Non-European Workers in Britain Surges to 3.3 Million]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 21, 2017.</ref> It was reported in 2017 that due to migrants and their high birth rates, the UK population was growing at a rate of 10,000 every week,<ref>Friedman, Victoria (September 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/10/report-uk-population-gains-equivalent-new-town-every-week/ Report: UK Population ‘Gains the Equivalent of a New Town’ Every Week]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 11, 2017.</ref> and that half the projected population growth in the coming ten years would be due to migration.<ref>Deacon, Liam (October 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/26/uk-population-70-million-half-growth-migration/ UK Population to Exceed 70 Million, Half of Growth Due to Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 26, 2017.</ref> According to the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government in 2018, housing prices rose by 20% in the previous 25 years due to immigration.<ref>Hale, Virginia (April 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/08/housing-minister-admits-migration-pushed-house-prices-20-per-cent/ At Last: Tory Housing Minister Admits Mass Migration Has Pushed House Prices Up 20 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 8, 2018.</ref> In July 2018, the Office for National Statistics reported that non-EU immigration levels rose to the highest level in thirteen years and that the government likely underestimated EU immigration by 500,000 since 2004,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/16/non-eu-migration-highest-13-years-eu-migration-possibly-undercounted-500000/ UK: Non-EU Migration ‘Highest in 13 Years’, EU Migration ‘Possibly Undercounted by 500,000’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.</ref> the data coming as the UK's home secretary relaxed immigration rules even more.<ref>Deacon, Liam (June 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/14/sajid-javid-relaxes-immigration-rules-first-time-2010-thousands-more/ Home Secretary Sajid Javid Relaxes Immigration Rules for First Time Since 2010, Visa Cap to Rise by Thousands]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.</ref> In 2018, the non-UK born population grew to 9.4 million because of immigration.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (November 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/29/despite-eu-arrivals-lowest-since-2012-migration-drives-non-uk-born-population-9-4-million/ Despite EU Arrivals Lowest Since 2012, Migration Drives Non-UK Born Population to 9.4 Million]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 30, 2018.</ref>

UK Prime Minister [[David Cameron]], who, despite being a member of the [[Conservative Party]], held several leftist positions, pledged to reduce immigration to under 100,000 annually. Despite this pledge, immigration soared during his tenure to even higher levels than when he first took office.<ref name="Whitehead2015">Whitehead, Tom (February 26, 2015). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/immigration/11436403/David-Cameron-immigration-pledge-in-tatters-as-net-immigration-stands-at-298000.html David Cameron immigration pledge in tatters as net immigration stands at 298,000]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 7, 2017.</ref>

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Immigration played a very influential role in the successful [[Brexit]] referendum on June 23, 2016,<ref>Bennett, Asa (June 29, 2016). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/29/did-britain-really-vote-brexit-to-cut-immigration/ Did Britain really vote Brexit to cut immigration?]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Siegel, Josh (June 23, 2016). [http://dailysignal.com/2016/06/23/how-immigration-fueled-the-brexit-result/ How Immigration Fueled the Brexit Result]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved January 7, 2017.</ref> along with other very important and related factors such as sovereignty and backlash against the leftist [[establishment]] elites who support large levels of immigration.<ref>Friedman, George; Mauldin, John (July 5, 2016). [~~http~~://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmauldin/2016/07/05/3-reasons-brits-voted-for-brexit/#6f7d841d78c1 3 Reasons Brits Voted For Brexit]. ''Forbes''. Retrieved January 7, 2017.</ref>

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Immigration played a very influential role in the successful [[Brexit]] referendum on June 23, 2016,<ref>Bennett, Asa (June 29, 2016). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/29/did-britain-really-vote-brexit-to-cut-immigration/ Did Britain really vote Brexit to cut immigration?]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Siegel, Josh (June 23, 2016). [http://dailysignal.com/2016/06/23/how-immigration-fueled-the-brexit-result/ How Immigration Fueled the Brexit Result]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved January 7, 2017.</ref> along with other very important and related factors such as sovereignty and backlash against the leftist [[establishment]] elites who support large levels of immigration.<ref>Friedman, George; Mauldin, John (July 5, 2016). [https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmauldin/2016/07/05/3-reasons-brits-voted-for-brexit/#6f7d841d78c1 3 Reasons Brits Voted For Brexit]. ''Forbes''. Retrieved January 7, 2017.</ref>

The French city of Calais is a major entry point into Britain. In the first eight months of 2017, illegal immigrants made 17,000 attempts to enter the UK from Calais.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (August 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/08/calais-migrants-already-made-17000-attempts-britains-borders-2017/ Calais: Migrants Have Already Made 17,000 Attempts on Britain’s Borders in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> Of the over 50,000 radicalized Muslims estimated by the EU to live in Europe, up to half of them reside in the UK.<ref name="Montgomery9/1/2017"/> A University of Oxford study found that the UK's efforts to crack down on illegal immigration had been ineffective, while the UK's border agency had low morale because of excessive bureaucracy and lack of resources, among other factors.<ref>Deacon, Liam (October 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/19/report-immigration-controls-failing-deter-illegals-more-going-underground/ Report: Immigration Controls Failing to Deter Illegals, Many Go Underground, Border Staff Morale Low]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref> In January 2019, France built a wall to help stop illegal immigration into the UK.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (January 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/21/france-builds-trump-style-wall-stop-illegals-getting-uk/ France Builds Trump-Style Wall to Stop Illegals Getting to Britain]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 21, 2019.</ref>

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In 2005 a Somali Islamic immigrant won a deportation appeal after conviction for two rapes. His attorney claimed the offender "did not understand what is acceptable in UK". After being allowed to remain in the country, in 2014 he was convicted of two more rapes.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/03/convicted-somalian-rapist-had-deportation-order-overturned-befor/ ]</ref>

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A Freedom of Information request to the London Metropolitan police in 2017 discovered there were 1500 acid attacks in London since 2011, with 431 — more than one a day — occurring in 2016.<ref>~~http~~://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/acid-attack-capital-britain-revealed-10008792</ref> In October 2017, the Office for National Statistics reported significant increases in crime levels, including a 22% increase in rape and a 26% increase in knife crimes.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (October 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/21/london-falling-uk-capital-now-dangerous-nyc-rape-robbery-violence/ LONDON IS FALLING: UK Capital Now More Dangerous than NYC… More Rape, More Robbery, More Violence]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref> In the Islamic world, of which London is now part, traditional European-style policing to uphold a community's laws is thought to be an invention of man-made laws and corrupt rulers, rather than Allah. Any Muslim can deem it their duty to uphold Allah's will, hence acid attacks by strangers, acquaintances, women's sharia groups, or co-workers are not uncommon against unveiled women, causing permanent disfiguration.

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A Freedom of Information request to the London Metropolitan police in 2017 discovered there were 1500 acid attacks in London since 2011, with 431 — more than one a day — occurring in 2016.<ref>https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/acid-attack-capital-britain-revealed-10008792</ref> In October 2017, the Office for National Statistics reported significant increases in crime levels, including a 22% increase in rape and a 26% increase in knife crimes.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (October 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/21/london-falling-uk-capital-now-dangerous-nyc-rape-robbery-violence/ LONDON IS FALLING: UK Capital Now More Dangerous than NYC… More Rape, More Robbery, More Violence]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref> In the Islamic world, of which London is now part, traditional European-style policing to uphold a community's laws is thought to be an invention of man-made laws and corrupt rulers, rather than Allah. Any Muslim can deem it their duty to uphold Allah's will, hence acid attacks by strangers, acquaintances, women's sharia groups, or co-workers are not uncommon against unveiled women, causing permanent disfiguration.

In 2018, a British High Court judge recognized Sharia law for the first time in a divorce case.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (August 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/02/court-recognises-shariah-law-marriage-uk-legal-first/ High Court Recognises Shariah Law in Divorce Case in UK Legal First]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2018.</ref> While the UK government devoted £5o million to stop [[female genital mutilation]] overseas, it failed to achieve any domestic convictions despite a large number of annual reports of such.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (November 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/23/govt-pledges-50m-stop-fgm-globally-still-zero-uk-convictions/ UK Govt Pledges £50m to Stop FGM Abroad, Yet Still Zero Convictions For Cutters and Enablers at Home]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 23, 2018.</ref>

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The United Kingdom Independence Party, founded in 1993, supports [[Brexit|leaving the EU]] as its main goal. The party and its former leader Nigel Farage, also are strong opponents of mass migration.<ref>Edmunds, Donna Rachel (January 21, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/01/21/the-ukip-trump-gerard-batten-mep-calls-for-end-to-muslim-mass-immigration-to-britain/ Britain’s Trump? UKIP MEP Calls for End to Muslim Mass Immigration To Britain]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved December 29, 2016.</ref>

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The party has performed very well in recent elections for a third party. In the 2014 [[European Parliament]] elections, UKIP, like Eurosceptic parties across Europe, won a massive victory, becoming the largest UK party in the European Parliament and receiving more seats than the two establishment parties.<ref>Hallett, Nick (May 25, 2014). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2014/05/25/earthquake-in-uk-politics/ Earthquake: UK Independence Party Makes History with EU Election Victory]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved December 29, 2016.</ref><ref>[~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-27567744 Farage: UKIP has 'momentum' and is targeting more victories]. ''BBC''. May 26, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2016.</ref><ref>[~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/events/vote2014/eu-uk-results UK European election results - Vote 2014]. ''BBC''. Retrieved December 29, 2016.</ref>

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The party has performed very well in recent elections for a third party. In the 2014 [[European Parliament]] elections, UKIP, like Eurosceptic parties across Europe, won a massive victory, becoming the largest UK party in the European Parliament and receiving more seats than the two establishment parties.<ref>Hallett, Nick (May 25, 2014). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2014/05/25/earthquake-in-uk-politics/ Earthquake: UK Independence Party Makes History with EU Election Victory]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved December 29, 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-27567744 Farage: UKIP has 'momentum' and is targeting more victories]. ''BBC''. May 26, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/events/vote2014/eu-uk-results UK European election results - Vote 2014]. ''BBC''. Retrieved December 29, 2016.</ref>

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage is arguably the most successful British politician of the modern age for successfully advocating and then winning a referendum for leaving the EU.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2016/06/24/buzzfeed-nigel-farage-britains-successful-politician-generation/ BuzzFeed: Nigel Farage ‘Britain’s Most Successful Politician in a Generation’]. ''Breitbart''. June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.</ref> He noted in 2017 that Conservative Party Prime Minister [[Theresa May]] had adopted exactly the same political positions as he had a few years earlier.<ref name="MerrickMay2017">Merrick, Rob (May 7, 2017). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/election-latest-nigel-farage-theresa-may-stolen-ukip-policies-brussels-bashing-immigration-a7722346.html Nigel Farage says Theresa May is winning because she has stolen all his policies]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved May 7, 2017.</ref>

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Prime Minister [[David Cameron]] failed to reduce immigration into Britain and actually saw an immigration increase,<ref name="Whitehead2015"/> and he describes himself as "pro globalisation, pro immigration, pro market economics."<ref name="Alexander2016"/> He made the decision to hold the Brexit referendum<ref name="Alexander2016">Alexander, Harriet (December 9, 2016). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/09/david-cameron-brexit-donald-trump-does-not-regret-calling-referendum/ David Cameron on Brexit, Donald Trump and why he does not regret calling a referendum]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref> and opposed the UK leaving the EU.<ref name="BBCJune2016">[~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36615028 Brexit: David Cameron to quit after UK votes to leave EU]. ''BBC''. June 24, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref> He resigned immediately after the referendum did not go his way.<ref name="BBCJune2016"/>

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Prime Minister [[David Cameron]] failed to reduce immigration into Britain and actually saw an immigration increase,<ref name="Whitehead2015"/> and he describes himself as "pro globalisation, pro immigration, pro market economics."<ref name="Alexander2016"/> He made the decision to hold the Brexit referendum<ref name="Alexander2016">Alexander, Harriet (December 9, 2016). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/09/david-cameron-brexit-donald-trump-does-not-regret-calling-referendum/ David Cameron on Brexit, Donald Trump and why he does not regret calling a referendum]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref> and opposed the UK leaving the EU.<ref name="BBCJune2016">[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36615028 Brexit: David Cameron to quit after UK votes to leave EU]. ''BBC''. June 24, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref> He resigned immediately after the referendum did not go his way.<ref name="BBCJune2016"/>

As noted above, the Conservative Party shifted its public stances after the Brexit vote, adopting stances on Europe and immigration more similar to UKIP.<ref name="MerrickMay2017"/><ref>Kentish, Ben (May 15, 2017). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-voters-more-right-wing-ukip-poll-latest-theresa-may-nigel-farage-a7737491.html Tory voters think their party is now more right-wing than Ukip, poll finds]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref> This could be seen in the 2017 Conservative Party campaign manifesto, under Prime Minister [[Theresa May]], which adopted some of UKIP's EU and immigration policies.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/18/may-reveals-polarising-policies-immigration-social-care/ Theresa May Launches Conservative Manifesto: Pledge to Leave EU Single Market, Elderly Care Cost Raid]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref><ref name="RaynerMay2017">Rayner, Gordon (May 18, 2017). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/18/conservative-manifesto-general-election-2017-key-points-policies/ Conservative manifesto for General Election 2017: Key points, policies and summary]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref> Because of this shift, the Conservative Party absorbed many UKIP voters.<ref>Dickson, Annabelle (May 17, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/theresa-may-marches-into-ukip-land/ Theresa May marches into UKIP country]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref> However, at the same time, the manifesto contained several worrisome pledges for conservatives and proponents of Brexit.<ref>Edmunds, Donna Rachel (May 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/18/top-7-conservative-manifesto-pledges-to-worry-brexiteers/ Top 7 Conservative Manifesto Pledges to Worry Brexiteers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.</ref> Noting the Conservative Party's past failures to reduce immigration in the recent past, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne wrote an editorial at the time of the manifesto's release in May 2017 that the Conservative Party leadership opposed and never intended to keep its immigration reduction promises.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (May 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/17/osborne-boasts-tories-never-intended-keep-immigration-promises/ Osborne Boasts Tories Never Intended to Keep Immigration Promises in Shock Editorial]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref>

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The Moroccan street thugs are known for their anti-black and anti-Semitic racism.<ref>[http://www.parool.nl/parool/nl/224/BINNENLAND/article/detail/3251206/2012/05/05/Baby-na-straatruzie-overleden.dhtml Baby Dies After Street Brawl], ''Het Parool'', 5 May 2012. (Original in Dutch). www.parool.nl</ref><ref>[http://www.eo.nl/magazines/visie/artikel-detail/antisemitisme-is-nog-nooit-zo-hard-geweest/ Anti-Semitism has never been so hard], Dutch Public Broadcasting. www.eo.nl</ref> Moroccan street gangbangers have also been known to stalk, harass, or assault non-Muslim girls caught alone in public areas.<ref>https://youtu.be/oH8-Wjx4bXk</ref> According to the Netherlands Institute for Social Research, a government agency which conducts research into social aspects of government policy, 65% of all Moroccan male youths between 12–23 years of age have been detained by [[police]] at least once, one third of this group has been detained five or more times, and Moroccan criminals are convicted four times more than Dutch suspects.<ref>The Netherlands Institute for Social Research has since relocated and hidden its findings on its webserver since the high profile trial of Geert Wilders citing these facts.</ref> Because a disproportionate share of Moroccan youth feel alienated from Dutch society and turn to crime, local [[imam]]s suggest young people must be caught early and turned to the Islamic faith.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150221205747/http://www.gelderlander.nl/algemeen/binnenland/vandaag-imam-tijd-voor-debat-over-opvoeding-1.4296144 Today: Imam 'time for debate on education'], ''Die Gelderlander'', 2 April 2014. (Original in Dutch). www.gelderlander.nl</ref> The government's Central Bureau for Statistics reported in April 2018 that 85% of refugees legally allowed to work since 2014 are not employed.<ref>Hale, Virginia (May 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/02/netherlands-85-refugees-unemployed/ Netherlands: 85 Per Cent of Refugees Still Unemployed]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2018.</ref> Such is the nature of the debate raging today about immigration and integration of migrants in the Netherlands. The Netherlands has a migrant party, DENK, founded by migrants and which explicitly calls for taking away Dutch cultural and ethnic identity.<ref>Hale, Virginia (July 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/13/native-dutch-told-get-out-minority-own-homeland/ Native Dutch Told to ‘Get Out’ if They Don’t Want to Be a Minority in Own Homeland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2018.</ref> Even traditional children's characters such as Santa Claus's helper "Black Pete" have become "divisive" in modern Dutch society.<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/18/black-pete-dutch-santa-claus-sparks-protests-acros/ 'Black Pete' sparks clashes across the Netherlands]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). November 18, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2018.</ref>

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As in Sweden, the ruling faction has taken to violating basic human rights and guarantees of free speech for [[Members of Parliament]] and their constituents and the misapplication of hate speech laws for persons who advocate immigration reform.<ref>[~~http~~://www.nationalreview.com/article/395269/new-european-assault-free-speech-ian-tuttle A New European Assault on Free Speech], by IAN TUTTLE, ''[[National Review]]'', December 23, 2014</ref>

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As in Sweden, the ruling faction has taken to violating basic human rights and guarantees of free speech for [[Members of Parliament]] and their constituents and the misapplication of hate speech laws for persons who advocate immigration reform.<ref>[https://www.nationalreview.com/article/395269/new-european-assault-free-speech-ian-tuttle A New European Assault on Free Speech], by IAN TUTTLE, ''[[National Review]]'', December 23, 2014</ref>

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On April 6, 2016, Dutch voters overwhelmingly rejected a referendum that would have approved an EU association agreement with [[Ukraine]], with over 60% of the population voting against.<ref name="DutchRef2016">Kassam, Raheem (April 6, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/04/06/margin-error-turnout-29-dutch-voters-overwhelmingly-reject-eu-64-per-cent/ Over 60 Per Cent Of Dutch Referendum Voters Reject EU, 32 Per Cent Turnout]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 15, 2017.</ref> In June 2018, the Dutch parliament passed a limited ban on Islamic veils, something that Geert Wilders and the PVV had advocated for a decade.<ref>[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/26/netherlands-approves-limited-ban-on-islamic-veils-robes.html Netherlands approves limited ban on Islamic veils, robes]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). June 26, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref><ref>Bowden, John (June 26, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/394316-netherlands-approves-ban-on-face-veils-in-public-spaces Netherlands approves ban on face veils in public spaces]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref>

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On April 6, 2016, Dutch voters overwhelmingly rejected a referendum that would have approved an EU association agreement with [[Ukraine]], with over 60% of the population voting against.<ref name="DutchRef2016">Kassam, Raheem (April 6, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/04/06/margin-error-turnout-29-dutch-voters-overwhelmingly-reject-eu-64-per-cent/ Over 60 Per Cent Of Dutch Referendum Voters Reject EU, 32 Per Cent Turnout]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 15, 2017.</ref> In June 2018, the Dutch parliament passed a limited ban on Islamic veils, something that Geert Wilders and the PVV had advocated for a decade.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/26/netherlands-approves-limited-ban-on-islamic-veils-robes.html Netherlands approves limited ban on Islamic veils, robes]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). June 26, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref><ref>Bowden, John (June 26, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/394316-netherlands-approves-ban-on-face-veils-in-public-spaces Netherlands approves ban on face veils in public spaces]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref>

Immigration was the main issue that derailed government coalition negotiations between the establishment and left-wing parties after the March 2017 general election.<ref>Darroch, Gordon (May 16, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/16/geert-wilders-turned-back-but-immigration-still-di/ Immigration still divides the Dutch after turning back far-right Wilders]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 17, 2017.</ref>

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In August 2018, a Dutch city councilwoman, Willie Dille, committed [[suicide]] after having been [[kidnap]]ed and gang-raped by Muslim men and threatened to keep quiet about Muslim immigration. The kidnapping and rape occurred in October 2017, and she and her disabled child had been threatened several times after. Dille left a video explaining her situation.<ref>Norman, Greg (August 10, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/10/dutch-official-willie-dille-reportedly-commits-suicide-after-posting-video-claiming-muslim-gang-rape-attack.html Dutch official Willie Dille reportedly commits suicide after posting video claiming Muslim gang-rape attack]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/13/dutch-populist-city-councillor-commits-suicide-claime-victim-moroccan-gang-rape/ Dutch Populist Politician Committed Suicide After Alleged Migrant Gang Rape]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.</ref>

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In August 2018, a Dutch city councilwoman, Willie Dille, committed [[suicide]] after having been [[kidnap]]ed and gang-raped by Muslim men and threatened to keep quiet about Muslim immigration. The kidnapping and rape occurred in October 2017, and she and her disabled child had been threatened several times after. Dille left a video explaining her situation.<ref>Norman, Greg (August 10, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/10/dutch-official-willie-dille-reportedly-commits-suicide-after-posting-video-claiming-muslim-gang-rape-attack.html Dutch official Willie Dille reportedly commits suicide after posting video claiming Muslim gang-rape attack]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/13/dutch-populist-city-councillor-commits-suicide-claime-victim-moroccan-gang-rape/ Dutch Populist Politician Committed Suicide After Alleged Migrant Gang Rape]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.</ref>

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[[Italy]] has experienced large amounts of illegal immigration by boat from [[North Africa]]. Between the beginning of 2017 until about mid-March of that year, over 16,000 illegal immigrants entered Italy through that route.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (March 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/22/boat-migrants-italy-exceeding-previous-landings/ Boat Migrants Landing in Italy ‘at a Pace Exceeding Anything We’ve Seen Before’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 22, 2017.</ref> Compared to 2016 levels, illegal immigration to Italy grew by 30%.<ref>Williams, Thomas D., PhD (April 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/13/italy-immigration-leaps-30-per-cent-first-months-2017/ Italy Immigration Leaps by 30 Per Cent in First Months of 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 13, 2017.</ref> The high levels of illegal immigration have brought additional violenct incidents to the country.<ref>Kirby, Will (August 8, 2017). [~~http~~://www.express.co.uk/news/world/838510/italy-migrant-crisis-naples-soldier-clash-arrest-europe-africa-mediterranean-facebook 'We're in urban warfare' Italy soldiers clash with migrants as locals 'fear for families']. ''The Daily Express''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> Illegal immigration levels to Italy crossing the Mediterranean doubled in January 2018,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/14/number-illegal-migrants-crossing-sea-italy-doubles/ Number of Illegal Migrants Crossing Sea to Italy DOUBLES in One Month]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 14, 2018.</ref> though overall between January and July 2018, they fell despite remaining at high levels.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/09/italy-migrant-arrivals-fall-80-percent-2018-under-populist-government/ Italy Migrant Arrivals Fall by 80 Percent in 2018 Under Populist Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 9, 2018.</ref> Illegal sea landings fell 80% throughout the entire year, after Italy's populist government took power.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (December 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/06/italy-cuts-illegal-migration-sea-landings-80-per-cent/ Italy Cuts Illegal Migration Sea Landings by 80 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2018. See also:

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[[Italy]] has experienced large amounts of illegal immigration by boat from [[North Africa]]. Between the beginning of 2017 until about mid-March of that year, over 16,000 illegal immigrants entered Italy through that route.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (March 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/22/boat-migrants-italy-exceeding-previous-landings/ Boat Migrants Landing in Italy ‘at a Pace Exceeding Anything We’ve Seen Before’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 22, 2017.</ref> Compared to 2016 levels, illegal immigration to Italy grew by 30%.<ref>Williams, Thomas D., PhD (April 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/13/italy-immigration-leaps-30-per-cent-first-months-2017/ Italy Immigration Leaps by 30 Per Cent in First Months of 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 13, 2017.</ref> The high levels of illegal immigration have brought additional violenct incidents to the country.<ref>Kirby, Will (August 8, 2017). [https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/838510/italy-migrant-crisis-naples-soldier-clash-arrest-europe-africa-mediterranean-facebook 'We're in urban warfare' Italy soldiers clash with migrants as locals 'fear for families']. ''The Daily Express''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> Illegal immigration levels to Italy crossing the Mediterranean doubled in January 2018,<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/14/number-illegal-migrants-crossing-sea-italy-doubles/ Number of Illegal Migrants Crossing Sea to Italy DOUBLES in One Month]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 14, 2018.</ref> though overall between January and July 2018, they fell despite remaining at high levels.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/09/italy-migrant-arrivals-fall-80-percent-2018-under-populist-government/ Italy Migrant Arrivals Fall by 80 Percent in 2018 Under Populist Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 9, 2018.</ref> Illegal sea landings fell 80% throughout the entire year, after Italy's populist government took power.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (December 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/06/italy-cuts-illegal-migration-sea-landings-80-per-cent/ Italy Cuts Illegal Migration Sea Landings by 80 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2018. See also:

*Williams, Thomas D. (January 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/01/07/report-migrant-sea-deaths-dropped-in-2018-salvini-method-works/ Report: Migrant Sea Deaths Dropped in 2018, ‘The Salvini Method Works’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 8, 2019.

*Williams, Thomas D. (January 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/01/22/matteo-salvini-i-am-proud-to-have-halted-illegal-immigration/ Matteo Salvini: ‘I Am Proud’ to Have Halted Illegal Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.</ref> Meanwhile, levels doubled for Spain.<ref name="SpainItaly">[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-stats/spain-replaces-italy-as-europes-main-destination-for-migrant-crossings-idUSKCN1OY14U Spain replaces Italy as Europe's main destination for migrant crossings]. ''Reuters''. January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.</ref> Migration levels continued to dramatically fall under Italy's nationalist government,<ref>Shaw, Adam (January 30, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/italy-sees-migrant-numbers-plummet-after-nationalist-policies-take-hold Italy sees migrant numbers plummet after nationalist policies take hold]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 30, 2019.</ref> something confirmed by [[Frontex]] data.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (February 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/21/eu-border-agency-confirms-salvinis-populist-migrant-policies-working/ EU Border Agency Confirms Salvini’s Populist Migrant Policies Working]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 21, 2019.</ref>

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Despite the support of the Italian and European elite for abolishing borders, and despite their inability to control illegal immigration, they enacted strong border controls during the [[G7]] summit in [[Sicily]] when several world leaders traveled to the island.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/news/sicilian-tourist-town-in-lockdown-for-g7/ Sicilian tourist town in lockdown for G7]. ''Breitbart News''. May 23, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref>

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On August 2, 2017, Italy began a limited naval operation to reduce illegal immigration levels into the country.<ref>Balmer, Crispian (August 2, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy-libya-idUSKBN1AI1JC Italy begins naval mission to help Libya curb migrant flows]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.thelocal.it/20170803/italy-moves-to-end-migrant-crisis-with-naval-mission-and-ngo-crackdown Italy moves to end migrant crisis with naval mission and NGO crackdown]. ''The Local''. August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> The country disputed with Libya, the EU, and NGOs on what migrant policies to pursue.<ref>Millar, Joey (August 8, 2017). [~~http~~://www.express.co.uk/news/world/838456/italy-migrants-migrant-crisis-un-eu-european-union ‘Time for UN to act’ Italy orders action on migrant crisis after losing patience with EU]. ''The Daily Express''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref><ref>Kellogg, Any (August 7, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/07/italy-clashes-with-libya-ngos-over-what-to-do-with-migrants-overwhelming-country.html Italy clashes with Libya, NGOs over what to do with migrants overwhelming country]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> In 2018, Italy became the country with the most jihadi deportations per month.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (October 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/20/salvinis-italy-now-leads-europe-in-number-of-jihadi-deportations/ Salvini’s Italy Now Leads Europe in Number of Jihadi Deportations]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref>

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On August 2, 2017, Italy began a limited naval operation to reduce illegal immigration levels into the country.<ref>Balmer, Crispian (August 2, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy-libya-idUSKBN1AI1JC Italy begins naval mission to help Libya curb migrant flows]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.thelocal.it/20170803/italy-moves-to-end-migrant-crisis-with-naval-mission-and-ngo-crackdown Italy moves to end migrant crisis with naval mission and NGO crackdown]. ''The Local''. August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> The country disputed with Libya, the EU, and NGOs on what migrant policies to pursue.<ref>Millar, Joey (August 8, 2017). [https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/838456/italy-migrants-migrant-crisis-un-eu-european-union ‘Time for UN to act’ Italy orders action on migrant crisis after losing patience with EU]. ''The Daily Express''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref><ref>Kellogg, Any (August 7, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/07/italy-clashes-with-libya-ngos-over-what-to-do-with-migrants-overwhelming-country.html Italy clashes with Libya, NGOs over what to do with migrants overwhelming country]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> In 2018, Italy became the country with the most jihadi deportations per month.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (October 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/10/20/salvinis-italy-now-leads-europe-in-number-of-jihadi-deportations/ Salvini’s Italy Now Leads Europe in Number of Jihadi Deportations]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.</ref>

Due to the migrant crisis in Italy, Italians as a whole not only became significantly more Euroskeptic and anti-immigration, but the number of people identifying themselves as politically left-wing or "progressive" dramatically fell by nearly 50% by January 2018.<ref>O'Leary, Naomi (December 19, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-euroskeptic-surge-migration-crisis-eu/ How Italy turned Euroskeptic]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 15, 2018.</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (January 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/05/italy-announces-rebound-of-the-political-right-collapse-of-the-left/ Italy Announces ‘Rebound’ of the Political Right, ‘Collapse’ of the Left]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 15, 2018.</ref> In 2017, the word "migrant" was the most commonly used word in Italian newspapers, and six of the ten most common words were related to immigration.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (March 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/01/migrant-most-commonly-used-word-italian-newspaper-headlines-2017/ ‘Migrant’ Most Commonly Used Word in Italian Newspaper Headlines in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 2, 2018.</ref>

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*Tomlinson, Chris (June 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/15/80-percent-italians-agree-populist-salvini-block-migrant-transport-ship/ 80 Percent of Italians Support Populist Govt. Blocking Migrant Transport Vessel from Ports]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 15, 2018.</ref> and he said he would continue such actions.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Shaw, Adam (June 16, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/16/italys-populist-government-wont-permit-boats-carrying-migrants-to-dock-despite-eu-pressure.html Italy's populist government won't permit boats carrying migrants to dock, despite EU pressure]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (June 16, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/16/italys-populist-government-wont-permit-boats-carrying-migrants-to-dock-despite-eu-pressure.html Italy's populist government won't permit boats carrying migrants to dock, despite EU pressure]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

*Hale, Virginia (June 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/17/italy-migrant-boats-leave-mocks/ Italy Demands Migrant NGO Boats Leave Mediterranean, Mocks Leftist Crew Members]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2018.

*Pullella, Philip (June 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-italy/italy-demands-netherlands-recall-ngo-migrant-rescue-ships-idUSKBN1JC0GW Italy demands Netherlands recall NGO migrant rescue ships]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

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The 5 Star Movement (M5S) was founded in 2009 by comedian Beppe Grillo and is considered Euroskeptic, though it has retreated from its Euroskepticism somewhat. The party has been supportive of the foreign policy of [[Vladimir Putin]] and Russian intervention in the Syrian Civil War. The party performed well in the polls prior to their historic election win in 2018.<ref>Deacon, Liam (March 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/23/italian-populists-eurosceptics-hit-record-high-polls-win-next-election/ Italian Populists and Eurosceptics Hit Record High in Polls, Set to Win Next Election]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 23, 2017.</ref><ref>Barigazzi, Jacopo (March 21, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/beppe-grillos-5star-movement-hits-record-high-poll/ Beppe Grillo’s 5Star Movement hits record high: poll]. ''Politico''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.</ref>

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Despite their successes, the M5S performed poorly in Italy's 2017 mayoral elections.<ref>D'Emilio, Frances (June 12, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/12/populists-surge-in-italy-stops-in-voting-for-italys-mayors.html Populists' surge in Italy stops in voting for Italy's mayors]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Zampano, Giada (June 12, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/italys-5star-movement-suffer-setback-in-local-elections-beppe-grillo/ 5Stars suffer setback in Italy’s local elections]. ''Politico''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref> However, the year earlier, they captured the mayorship of [[Rome]].<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 20, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/06/20/populist-woman-mayor-wins-rome-landslide-new-era-begins/ Populist Woman Mayor Wins Rome by Landslide: ‘New Era’ Begins]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 30, 2017.

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Despite their successes, the M5S performed poorly in Italy's 2017 mayoral elections.<ref>D'Emilio, Frances (June 12, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/12/populists-surge-in-italy-stops-in-voting-for-italys-mayors.html Populists' surge in Italy stops in voting for Italy's mayors]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Zampano, Giada (June 12, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/italys-5star-movement-suffer-setback-in-local-elections-beppe-grillo/ 5Stars suffer setback in Italy’s local elections]. ''Politico''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref> However, the year earlier, they captured the mayorship of [[Rome]].<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (June 20, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/06/20/populist-woman-mayor-wins-rome-landslide-new-era-begins/ Populist Woman Mayor Wins Rome by Landslide: ‘New Era’ Begins]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 30, 2017.

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*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/12/far-star-populists-lose-italian-mayoral-vote/ Five Star Populists Lose Out in Italian Mayoral Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. June 12, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref> Virginia Raggi, the M5S mayor of Rome called for a suspension of immigration into the city.<ref>Shaw, Adam (June 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/15/mayor-rome-calls-suspension-flow-immigrants-city/ Mayor of Rome Calls for Suspension of Flow of Migrants into the City]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 15, 2017.</ref> The M5S performed well in the 2017 Sicilian regional elections, a region heavily impacted by the migrant crisis.<ref name="Sicily2017">Williams, Thomas D. (November 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/07/populists-crush-center-left-social-democrats-in-sicily-elections/ Populists Crush Center-Left Social Democrats in Sicily Elections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 7, 2017.</ref>

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*Birnbaum, Michael (March 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/italians-vote-amid-anger-toward-migrants-and-populist-energy/2018/03/04/bdf8b5b6-1cb3-11e8-98f5-ceecfa8741b6_story.html Fragmented Italian election result reveals power of populists]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> along with massive losses for the Italian left-wing.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (March 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/06/italy-election-aftermath-renzi-quits-center-left-disappears/ Italy Election Aftermath: Renzi Quits, Center-Left ‘Disappears’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> Due to the massive gains of Lega and M5S at the expanse of establishment parties, the election results were interpreted as a major setback for the European Union<ref>Multiple references:

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*Casert, Raf (March 5, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/05/italian-election-results-cast-pall-over-european-union.html Italian election results cast a pall over the European Union]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 23, 2018.

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*Casert, Raf (March 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/05/italian-election-results-cast-pall-over-european-union.html Italian election results cast a pall over the European Union]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 23, 2018.

*Byas, Steve (March 7, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28445-italy-s-elections-threaten-future-of-the-european-union Italy’s Elections Threaten Future of the European Union]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.

*Said-Moorhouse, Lauren; Clarke, Hilary; McKirdy, Euan (March 5, 2018). [https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/05/europe/italy-elections-intl/index.html Italy's voters choose populists, deliver stinging rebuke to Europe]. ''CNN''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.

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*Adler, Katya (March 5, 2018). [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43294041 Italy election: Populist gains send shockwaves to Brussels]. ''BBC News''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.

*Kirchgaessner, Stephanie; Boffey, Daniel (March 5, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/05/italy-turns-back-on-europe-as-election-points-to-hung-parliament Eurosceptic Italy in race to form majority government]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> and the European political establishment in general.<ref>Multiple references:

*Squires, Nick; Foster, Peter (March 5, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/04/italian-election-country-goes-polls-latest-news-results-forecast/ Victory for Eurosceptic, populist parties shocks the establishment in Italy election]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.

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*Birnbaum, Michael (March 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/italian-populists-declare-new-epoch-after-election-victory/2018/03/05/12885254-2096-11e8-946c-9420060cb7bd_story.html Italian populists declare new epoch after election victory]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.

*[https://www.economist.com/news/europe/21737972-forming-new-government-could-take-weeks-new-elections-may-be-needed-anti-eu-parties-make-big Anti-EU parties make big gains in the Italian general election]. ''The Economist''. March 5, 2018. Retrieved March 5, 2018.</ref> In May 2018, Lega Nord and the M5S agreed to a common platform, one that promoted strongly nationalist and anti-establishment policies.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Shaw, Adam (May 19, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/19/italy-on-cusp-populist-coalition-after-parties-publish-radical-joint-program.html Italy on cusp of populist coalition after parties publish radical joint program]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 20, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (May 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/19/italy-on-cusp-populist-coalition-after-parties-publish-radical-joint-program.html Italy on cusp of populist coalition after parties publish radical joint program]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 20, 2018.

*Lane, Oliver JJ (May 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/18/italian-populists-publish-governing-contract-slams-failure-of-unsustainable-immigration/ Italian Populists Publish Governing Contract, Slams Failure of ‘Unsustainable’ Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2018.

*Politi, James; Romei, Valentina (May 18, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/e0cd0f22-5a7c-11e8-bdb7-f6677d2e1ce8 Five Star and League strike Italy government deal]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved May 20, 2018.</ref>

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*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/what-next-for-italy-after-proposed-populist-govt-collapses/ Italy Constitutional Crisis: Unelected President Nixes Populist Victory, Appoints Pro-E.U. Prime Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. May 28, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2018.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/carlo-cottarelli-the-mr-scissors-technocrat-who-could-become-italys-pm/ Carlo Cottarelli, the ‘Mr Scissors’ technocrat who could become Italy’s PM]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2018.

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*Barry, Colleen (May 28, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/28/man-tapped-to-head-italy-firmly-backs-euro-ex-imf-official.html Man tapped to head Italy firmly backs euro, ex-IMF official]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved May 28, 2018.</ref> However, a few days later, the two parties were able to reach a compromise with Italy's president and finalized their governing coalition.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Barry, Colleen (May 28, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/28/man-tapped-to-head-italy-firmly-backs-euro-ex-imf-official.html Man tapped to head Italy firmly backs euro, ex-IMF official]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved May 28, 2018.</ref> However, a few days later, the two parties were able to reach a compromise with Italy's president and finalized their governing coalition.<ref>Multiple references:

*Montgomery, Jack (May 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/31/breakthrough-populist-italian-govt-back-cards-five-star-lega-deal/ Breakthrough: Populist Italian Govt Back on the Cards as Five-Star and Lega Ink Fresh Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

*Scherer, Steve; Jones, Gavin (May 31, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics/italys-anti-establishment-leaders-revive-governing-coalition-idUSKCN1IW0Z5 Italy's anti-establishment leaders revive governing coalition]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

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*Basu, Zachary (August 20, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/spanish-exclave-ceuta-morocco-european-migration-crisis-52fe726e-764f-4410-94c7-e8846c4bfeef.html Spanish border crossings have quadrupled in 2018]. ''Axios''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.</ref><ref name="SpainItaly"/>

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In one instance in August 2017, 186 African migrants broke through a normally heavily fortified border post in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa.<ref>[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/07/nearly-200-migrants-storm-spanish-border-post-red-cross-says.html Nearly 200 migrants storm Spanish border post, Red Cross says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.</ref> Just a few days afterward, about 700 migrants unsuccessfully tried to storm across a Spanish border crossing in North Africa.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/10/watch-700-migrants-storm-spanish-border-post-with-morocco/ WATCH: 700 Migrants Storm Spanish Border Post with Morocco]. ''Breitbart News''. August 10, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.</ref> In August 2017, the United Nations Migration Agency warned Spain that it could overtake Grece as the second-most-prominent entry point into Europe.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (August 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/11/un-warns-spain-overtake-greece-number-migrants-pouring-triples/ UN Warns Spain Could Overtake Greece as Number of Migrants Pouring in Triples]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> In June 2018, about 400 migrants tried to storm through the border fortifications in Ceuta.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/europe-siege-hundreds-african-migrants-storm-border-fence/ Europe Under Siege: Hundreds of African Migrants Storm Border Fence]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.</ref> Despite this, Spain's socialist government – led by Pedro Sánchez, who reportedly secretly met with [[George Soros]]<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/report-soros-secret-meeting-socialist-spanish-leader/ REPORT: Soros Held ‘Secret Meeting’ with Spain’s Socialist, Pro-Mass Migration Leader]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.</ref> – announced in 2018 that it would try to do away with the barriers.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/15/spains-socialist-government-dismantle-border-fences-obstructing-african-migrants/ Spain’s Socialist Government Vows to Dismantle Border Fences Obstructing African Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 15, 2018.</ref> In July 2018, another 800 migrants stormed through the fence at Ceuta,<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/26/800-migrants-storm-fences-to-enter-spanish-enclave-in-africa/ 800 Migrants Storm Fences to Enter Spanish Enclave in Africa]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018.</ref> and about 50 illegals landed at a luxury resort in August 2018.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (August 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/27/huge-boatload-of-illegal-migrants-storms-luxury-resort-beach-in-spain/ Huge Boatload of Illegal Migrants Storms Luxury Resort Beach in Spain]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 27, 2018.</ref> In October 2018, another 300 stormed a border fence in Ceuta.<ref>Wilson, Joseph (October 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/21/300-migrants-storm-spain-border-fence-one-dies-200/ 300 migrants storm Spain border fence; one dies, 200 enter]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 21, 2018.</ref> Criminal people-smugglers trained African migrant gangs to commit these attacks on Spanish borders.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (August 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/25/migrant-smugglers-president-prime-minister-organising-violent-attacks-spanish-border/ Migrant Smugglers with ‘President’ and ‘Prime Minister’ Organising Violent Attacks on Spanish Border Guards]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.</ref>

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In one instance in August 2017, 186 African migrants broke through a normally heavily fortified border post in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/07/nearly-200-migrants-storm-spanish-border-post-red-cross-says.html Nearly 200 migrants storm Spanish border post, Red Cross says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.</ref> Just a few days afterward, about 700 migrants unsuccessfully tried to storm across a Spanish border crossing in North Africa.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/10/watch-700-migrants-storm-spanish-border-post-with-morocco/ WATCH: 700 Migrants Storm Spanish Border Post with Morocco]. ''Breitbart News''. August 10, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.</ref> In August 2017, the United Nations Migration Agency warned Spain that it could overtake Grece as the second-most-prominent entry point into Europe.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (August 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/11/un-warns-spain-overtake-greece-number-migrants-pouring-triples/ UN Warns Spain Could Overtake Greece as Number of Migrants Pouring in Triples]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> In June 2018, about 400 migrants tried to storm through the border fortifications in Ceuta.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/europe-siege-hundreds-african-migrants-storm-border-fence/ Europe Under Siege: Hundreds of African Migrants Storm Border Fence]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 8, 2018.</ref> Despite this, Spain's socialist government – led by Pedro Sánchez, who reportedly secretly met with [[George Soros]]<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/report-soros-secret-meeting-socialist-spanish-leader/ REPORT: Soros Held ‘Secret Meeting’ with Spain’s Socialist, Pro-Mass Migration Leader]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.</ref> – announced in 2018 that it would try to do away with the barriers.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (June 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/15/spains-socialist-government-dismantle-border-fences-obstructing-african-migrants/ Spain’s Socialist Government Vows to Dismantle Border Fences Obstructing African Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 15, 2018.</ref> In July 2018, another 800 migrants stormed through the fence at Ceuta,<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/26/800-migrants-storm-fences-to-enter-spanish-enclave-in-africa/ 800 Migrants Storm Fences to Enter Spanish Enclave in Africa]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018.</ref> and about 50 illegals landed at a luxury resort in August 2018.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (August 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/27/huge-boatload-of-illegal-migrants-storms-luxury-resort-beach-in-spain/ Huge Boatload of Illegal Migrants Storms Luxury Resort Beach in Spain]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 27, 2018.</ref> In October 2018, another 300 stormed a border fence in Ceuta.<ref>Wilson, Joseph (October 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/21/300-migrants-storm-spain-border-fence-one-dies-200/ 300 migrants storm Spain border fence; one dies, 200 enter]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 21, 2018.</ref> Criminal people-smugglers trained African migrant gangs to commit these attacks on Spanish borders.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (August 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/25/migrant-smugglers-president-prime-minister-organising-violent-attacks-spanish-border/ Migrant Smugglers with ‘President’ and ‘Prime Minister’ Organising Violent Attacks on Spanish Border Guards]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.</ref>

The level of migration to Spain rose so high that some EU officials feared the rise of conservative right-wing populism in the country.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (August 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/06/cant-lose-spain-eurocrats-fear-migrant-surge-populist-wave-madrid/ ‘We Can’t Afford to Lose Spain’ – Eurocrats Fear Migrant Surge Will Bring Populist Wave to Madrid]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (August 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/08/08/brussels-alarmed-over-populist-threat-in-spain-due-to-immigration-tensions/ Brussels Alarmed Over Populist ‘Threat’ in Spain Due to Immigration Tensions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2018.</ref>

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Changing population [[demographic]]s in [[Sweden]], as elsewhere, have important immediate considerations not only for the [[education]]al system and government budgets domestically, but for the future composition of the [[NATO]] alliance, strategic planning and defense needs, and NATO's purpose internationally. A May 2017 study on Swedish people found that ethnic diversity leads to strife among the different groups.<ref>Hale, Virginia (May 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/29/study-ethnic-diversity-bad-sweden/ Study Finds Ethnic Diversity Bad for Social Cohesion]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 29, 2017.</ref> Additionally, the Sweden-based Institute of Media Studies found that 54% of Swedes believed the [[mainstream media]] did not tell the truth regarding the problems of immigration, with 27% disagreeing.<ref>Hale, Virginia (May 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/30/majority-swedes-media-lies-mass-migration/ Majority of Swedes Think Media Lies About the Impact of Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 31, 2017.</ref> According to an Ipsos poll in July 2018, 73% of Swedes believed their country was going in the "wrong direction", with many of these respondents expressing concern over immigration and crime.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/09/what-happened-in-sweden-73-percent-of-people-feel-country-going-in-wrong-direction/ ‘What Happened in Sweden’ – 73 Percent of People Feel Country Going in ‘Wrong Direction’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref>

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Crime levels rose sharply in Sweden due to mass migration.<ref>Kassam, Raheem (March 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/04/new-york-times-admits-trump-breitbart-right-gang-crime-grenade-attacks-sweden/ New York Times Reveals Trump, Breitbart Right On Gang Crime, Grenade Attacks in Sweden]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/19/bbc-politico-report-sweden-hand-grenade-three-years-breitbart-london/ BBC and Politico Reveal Sweden’s Hand Grenade Problem… Three Years After Breitbart London]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> It was reported in July 2017 that 94.5% of all people involved in organized crime in Stockholm had at least one parent born overseas, 82.2% had at least both parents born overseas, and 40.6% were themselves born in another country.<ref>Hale, Virginia (July 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/04/95-per-cent-gang-crime-stockholm-foreign/ 95 Per Cent of Gang Criminals in Stockholm Have a Foreign Background]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2017.</ref> It was reported in August 2017 that the number of hand grenade attacks in Sweden rose by 550%,<ref>Hale, Virginia (August 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/06/hand-grenade-attacks-sevenfold-sweden/ Sweden: Police Say Situation ‘Completely Unacceptable’ after 550 Per Cent Rise in Grenade Attacks]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="BBCgrenades">[~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43667367 Sweden's deadly problem with hand grenades]. ''BBC News''. April 18, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> and in the city of Helsingborg, the number of shootings rose by 300% in 2017.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/11/swedish-city-400-per-cent-increase-shootings-2017/ Swedish City Sees 300 Per Cent Increase in Shootings in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref> In 2017, the number of emergency phone calls in foreign languages increased 34%.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (February 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/24/sweden-emergency-calls-foreign-languages-34-per-cent-2017/ Sweden: Emergency Calls in Foreign Languages up 34 Per Cent in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 24, 2018.</ref> By 2018, crime had risen so much that shootings had become normalized in Swedish society.<ref>Neuding, Paulina (April 16, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/sweden-bombings-grenade-attacks-violent-reality-undoing-peaceful-self-image-law-and-order/ Sweden’s violent reality is undoing a peaceful self-image]. ''Politico''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.</ref> In August 2018, a Swedish public radio broadcaster announced it would air election debates and seminars exclusively in Arabic to "reach out to new arrivals."<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/25/swedish-radio-broadcaster-launches-election-debates-and-seminars-in-arabic/ Swedish Radio Broadcaster Launches Election Debates and Seminars… in Arabic]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.</ref>

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Crime levels rose sharply in Sweden due to mass migration.<ref>Kassam, Raheem (March 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/04/new-york-times-admits-trump-breitbart-right-gang-crime-grenade-attacks-sweden/ New York Times Reveals Trump, Breitbart Right On Gang Crime, Grenade Attacks in Sweden]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/19/bbc-politico-report-sweden-hand-grenade-three-years-breitbart-london/ BBC and Politico Reveal Sweden’s Hand Grenade Problem… Three Years After Breitbart London]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> It was reported in July 2017 that 94.5% of all people involved in organized crime in Stockholm had at least one parent born overseas, 82.2% had at least both parents born overseas, and 40.6% were themselves born in another country.<ref>Hale, Virginia (July 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/04/95-per-cent-gang-crime-stockholm-foreign/ 95 Per Cent of Gang Criminals in Stockholm Have a Foreign Background]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2017.</ref> It was reported in August 2017 that the number of hand grenade attacks in Sweden rose by 550%,<ref>Hale, Virginia (August 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/06/hand-grenade-attacks-sevenfold-sweden/ Sweden: Police Say Situation ‘Completely Unacceptable’ after 550 Per Cent Rise in Grenade Attacks]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="BBCgrenades">[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43667367 Sweden's deadly problem with hand grenades]. ''BBC News''. April 18, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.</ref> and in the city of Helsingborg, the number of shootings rose by 300% in 2017.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/11/swedish-city-400-per-cent-increase-shootings-2017/ Swedish City Sees 300 Per Cent Increase in Shootings in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref> In 2017, the number of emergency phone calls in foreign languages increased 34%.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (February 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/24/sweden-emergency-calls-foreign-languages-34-per-cent-2017/ Sweden: Emergency Calls in Foreign Languages up 34 Per Cent in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 24, 2018.</ref> By 2018, crime had risen so much that shootings had become normalized in Swedish society.<ref>Neuding, Paulina (April 16, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/sweden-bombings-grenade-attacks-violent-reality-undoing-peaceful-self-image-law-and-order/ Sweden’s violent reality is undoing a peaceful self-image]. ''Politico''. Retrieved April 16, 2018.</ref> In August 2018, a Swedish public radio broadcaster announced it would air election debates and seminars exclusively in Arabic to "reach out to new arrivals."<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (August 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/25/swedish-radio-broadcaster-launches-election-debates-and-seminars-in-arabic/ Swedish Radio Broadcaster Launches Election Debates and Seminars… in Arabic]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.</ref>

According to Pew Research Center in 2017, if migration trends continue as they have, the Muslim population of Sweden would reach 30% of the country's population by 2050.<ref name="GrowingMuslimPop">Multiple references:

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Prior to 2015, Sweden referred to itself as the world's 'humanitarian [[superpower]]'. With the migrant wave [[public school]]s have been burnt down by Islamic immigrants.<ref>[~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/10276738 Immigrant youths riot in Sweden, burning down school], [[BBC]], 9 June 2010</ref> Refugee volunteer workers have been [[rape]]d and [[murder]]ed.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/migrant-crisis-young-female-refugee-centre-worker-stabbed-death-by-migrant-sweden-1540020 Migrant crisis: Young female refugee centre worker stabbed to death by migrant in Sweden], Mark Piggott By Mark Piggott, International Business Times, January 25, 2016</ref><ref>[https://www.wnd.com/2016/05/woman-welcomes-muslim-refugee-into-home-gets-raped/ WOMAN WELCOMES MUSLIM 'REFUGEE' INTO HOME, GETS RAPED], Leo Hohmann, ''[[World Net Daily]]'', 05/31/2016</ref> Police have been unable to enter refugee centers to assist children who have been raped by refugees.<ref>[https://www.jihadwatch.org/2016/01/sweden-muslim-migrants-force-police-to-flee-refugee-center Sweden: Muslim migrants force police to flee refugee center], [[Robert Spencer]], Jihad Watch, JANUARY 26, 2016</ref> Five Afghan teenagers were convicted of gang-raping a boy at knife-point but none were deported because the court ruled their homeland is "too dangerous".<ref>http://www.neveragaincanada.ca/five-afghan-teenagers-convicted-gang-raping-boy-knife-point-sweden-none-will-deported-homeland-dangerous/</ref> Citizens have torched refugee centers, angered at the lawlessness of both migrants and the government, and the government's deliberate lack of concern for the safety of Swedes. Shoppers have been beheaded in broad daylight in mall parking lots as a response by angry Islamic migrants facing deportation. Members of Parliament who cite statistics on the immigrant crime wave have been prosecuted and convicted of "[[hate speech]]" – even when their statistics are strictly factual.<ref>[http://conservative-headlines.com/2014/05/swedish-politician-convicted-of-a-crime-for-posting-statistics-about-rape-on-facebook/ Swedish politician convicted of a crime for posting statistics about rape on Facebook]. conservative-headlines.com</ref> In late 2014, the Swedish Parliament passed a law [[censoring]] any criticism of the government's immigration policy, including internet speech, or the politicians who voted for it, as "hate speech".<ref>[http://investmentwatchblog.com/sweden-passes-law-to-criminalize-any-criticism-of-immigration/ Sweden Passes A New Law to Criminalize Any Criticism of Immigration Or Politician’s Unwillingness To Tackle The Issue], ''Ivestment Watch'', DECEMBER 8, 2014. investmentwatchblog.com</ref> Under the law, mainstream media cannot cite a description or identity of perpetrators of crime committed by Islamic migrants. The [[police]] have refused to write down a description of offenders in police reports. The police have willingly participated in horrendous cover-ups. At an "anti-racist" rock concert, Swedish girls were raped by Islamic migrants in public and the police and media colluded for months to keep the facts from the public.<ref>[http://www.spectator.co.uk/2016/01/its-not-only-germany-that-covers-up-mass-sex-attacks-by-migrant-men-swedens-record-is-shameful/ Sweden’s record is shameful Stockholm police were warned not to give descriptions of the perpetrators lest they were accused of being racist], Ivar Arpi, ''The Spectator'', 16 January 2016. www.spectator.co.uk</ref> Reporters and cameramen for the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]'s ''60 Minutes'' were beaten up, stoned, and run over (never reported by the American ''60 Minutes'') while attempting to do a report from an Islamic enclave.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XcjcpKY0hpo Sweden Is Turning Into a Muslim No-Go Ghetto]. youtube.com</ref> Even [[Pope Francis]], who has been very liberal on the subject of Islamic immigration, moderated his stance after visiting an Islamic neighborhood in Malmo.<ref>[https://cruxnow.com/commentary/2016/11/04/sweden-pope-francis-becomes-immigration-realist/ After Sweden, Pope Francis becomes an immigration ‘realist’],

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Prior to 2015, Sweden referred to itself as the world's 'humanitarian [[superpower]]'. With the migrant wave [[public school]]s have been burnt down by Islamic immigrants.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/10276738 Immigrant youths riot in Sweden, burning down school], [[BBC]], 9 June 2010</ref> Refugee volunteer workers have been [[rape]]d and [[murder]]ed.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/migrant-crisis-young-female-refugee-centre-worker-stabbed-death-by-migrant-sweden-1540020 Migrant crisis: Young female refugee centre worker stabbed to death by migrant in Sweden], Mark Piggott By Mark Piggott, International Business Times, January 25, 2016</ref><ref>[https://www.wnd.com/2016/05/woman-welcomes-muslim-refugee-into-home-gets-raped/ WOMAN WELCOMES MUSLIM 'REFUGEE' INTO HOME, GETS RAPED], Leo Hohmann, ''[[World Net Daily]]'', 05/31/2016</ref> Police have been unable to enter refugee centers to assist children who have been raped by refugees.<ref>[https://www.jihadwatch.org/2016/01/sweden-muslim-migrants-force-police-to-flee-refugee-center Sweden: Muslim migrants force police to flee refugee center], [[Robert Spencer]], Jihad Watch, JANUARY 26, 2016</ref> Five Afghan teenagers were convicted of gang-raping a boy at knife-point but none were deported because the court ruled their homeland is "too dangerous".<ref>http://www.neveragaincanada.ca/five-afghan-teenagers-convicted-gang-raping-boy-knife-point-sweden-none-will-deported-homeland-dangerous/</ref> Citizens have torched refugee centers, angered at the lawlessness of both migrants and the government, and the government's deliberate lack of concern for the safety of Swedes. Shoppers have been beheaded in broad daylight in mall parking lots as a response by angry Islamic migrants facing deportation. Members of Parliament who cite statistics on the immigrant crime wave have been prosecuted and convicted of "[[hate speech]]" – even when their statistics are strictly factual.<ref>[http://conservative-headlines.com/2014/05/swedish-politician-convicted-of-a-crime-for-posting-statistics-about-rape-on-facebook/ Swedish politician convicted of a crime for posting statistics about rape on Facebook]. conservative-headlines.com</ref> In late 2014, the Swedish Parliament passed a law [[censoring]] any criticism of the government's immigration policy, including internet speech, or the politicians who voted for it, as "hate speech".<ref>[http://investmentwatchblog.com/sweden-passes-law-to-criminalize-any-criticism-of-immigration/ Sweden Passes A New Law to Criminalize Any Criticism of Immigration Or Politician’s Unwillingness To Tackle The Issue], ''Ivestment Watch'', DECEMBER 8, 2014. investmentwatchblog.com</ref> Under the law, mainstream media cannot cite a description or identity of perpetrators of crime committed by Islamic migrants. The [[police]] have refused to write down a description of offenders in police reports. The police have willingly participated in horrendous cover-ups. At an "anti-racist" rock concert, Swedish girls were raped by Islamic migrants in public and the police and media colluded for months to keep the facts from the public.<ref>[http://www.spectator.co.uk/2016/01/its-not-only-germany-that-covers-up-mass-sex-attacks-by-migrant-men-swedens-record-is-shameful/ Sweden’s record is shameful Stockholm police were warned not to give descriptions of the perpetrators lest they were accused of being racist], Ivar Arpi, ''The Spectator'', 16 January 2016. www.spectator.co.uk</ref> Reporters and cameramen for the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]'s ''60 Minutes'' were beaten up, stoned, and run over (never reported by the American ''60 Minutes'') while attempting to do a report from an Islamic enclave.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XcjcpKY0hpo Sweden Is Turning Into a Muslim No-Go Ghetto]. youtube.com</ref> Even [[Pope Francis]], who has been very liberal on the subject of Islamic immigration, moderated his stance after visiting an Islamic neighborhood in Malmo.<ref>[https://cruxnow.com/commentary/2016/11/04/sweden-pope-francis-becomes-immigration-realist/ After Sweden, Pope Francis becomes an immigration ‘realist’],

Thomas D. Williams, ''The Crux'', November 4, 2016. cruxnow.com</ref> American liberal media outlets have turned a willing blind eye to the disintegration of what was once considered the most generous nation on earth.<ref>[https://foreignpolicy.com/2016/02/10/the-death-of-the-most-generous-nation-on-earth-sweden-syria-refugee-europe/ The Death of the Most Generous Nation on Earth], BY JAMES TRAUB, ''Foreign Policy'', FEBRUARY 10, 2016</ref>

Tiny Sweden, roughly smaller in population than [[North Carolina]], has taken on more migrants ''per capita'' than any EU member. Swedes today speak of what was once their country as a lesson for the world about unchecked, unregulated immigration,<ref>[https://youtu.be/vZ-nw0ijTpQ Sweden has died. Do not allow your country to be next...], 16 June 2016. youtube.com</ref> open borders, and [[political correctness]].<ref>[https://youtu.be/y1_viPSD-bY Trump and the Truth about Sweden]. A Swedish citizen who was a [[Bosnia]]n refugee as a child tells the truth about Sweden. "Sweden is what happens when political correctness becomes the state religion." youtube.com</ref> Rape has skyrocketed 1500%,<ref>[http://www.israelvideonetwork.com/video-swedens-migrant-rape-epidemic/ Sweden’s Migrant Rape Epidemic Revealed]. www.israelvideonetwork.com</ref> with 77% of the rapes committed by 2% of its "foreign" minority,<ref>[https://muslimstatistics.wordpress.com/2015/03/19/sweden-77-6-percent-of-all-rapes-in-the-country-committed-by-muslim-males-making-up-2-percent-of-population/comment-page-2/ Sweden: est 77% of rapes committed by 2% Muslim male population – Crime statistics], March 19, 2015. Google translate from Affes.wordpress.com. muslimstatistics.wordpress.com</ref> a fact which cannot be reported or openly discussed because of "[[hate crime]]" legislation.<ref>[http://conservative-headlines.com/2011/02/immigration-turns-sweden-into-rape-capitol-of-europe/ Immigration turns Sweden into rape capitol of Europe.]. conservative-headlines.com</ref> Nowhere is the dysfunctionalism of the [[Left]] more apparent than among so-called "women's rights" groups and activists. Sweden reported 480,000 sex crimes in 2015 (statistically 1 in 4 females of childbearing age are victimized, although crimes against prepubescents and elderly occur, too). Women's rights activists have been conveniently silent on the rape crisis, pretending "[[gay rights]]" and the glass ceiling are still the vital issues of concern to most women and girls, and continue misguidedly advocating for the importation of more people who want to destroy women's rights. In small villages of 400, where people never locked their doors, the government places another 400 non-European migrants side by side with natives. As in Germany and larger cities elsewhere, women and girls are fearful of going out at night or being unescorted in daylight.

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The imported rape culture has permanently transformed Sweden's leftist [[utopia]]. Migrants, for the most part, have no interest in integrating into Swedish society. They are there for one reason only: to exploit the welfare state benefits now, and replace the aging population, who have an unsustainable birthrate, later. The homogeneous liberal utopia of Sweden is now dead,<ref>By 2030, Sweden is projected to have an HDI, or Human Development Index below [[Mexico]], Libya, and [[Bulgaria]]. The HDI takes in the “capabilities” of a country intended to reflect the health, [[education]], and income of a country’s population. [http://ww.rrojasdatabank.info/HDRP_2010_40.pdf A Hypothetical Cohort Model of Human Development], Jana Asher and Beth Osborne Daponte, United Nations Development Programme Human Development Reports, September 2010, Table 10. What goes unnoticed by many is, this is a policy by design. It is a course governing coalitions over many years have set Sweden on, theoretically, to reduce Sweden's [[carbon footprint]].</ref> and population scientists claim the decline of the Swedish population and high birthrates among migrants are irreversible. All these facts are known to Swedes and migrants, of all ages, alike. The government of Sweden has offered returning [[ISIS]] fighters housing and driver licenses, liberal Swedish courts have ruled flying the Islamic State flag is "legal", and the [[Caliph]] has already issued a criminal decree ordering [[Christian]]s in Sweden to convert to Islam or face beheading.<ref>[~~http~~://www.express.co.uk/news/world/626885/Islamic-State-ISIS-letters-Sweden-convert-Islam-decapitated-murder-jihadi-Syria ISIS BEHEADING PLOT - Jihadis send LETTERS to EU civilians ordering them to convert or die], By NICK GUTTERIDGE, ''Daily Express'', Dec 18, 2015. www.express.co.uk</ref> Needless to say, most all of these events and changes conveniently went unreported in the United States by the liberal media in the Obama era.

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The imported rape culture has permanently transformed Sweden's leftist [[utopia]]. Migrants, for the most part, have no interest in integrating into Swedish society. They are there for one reason only: to exploit the welfare state benefits now, and replace the aging population, who have an unsustainable birthrate, later. The homogeneous liberal utopia of Sweden is now dead,<ref>By 2030, Sweden is projected to have an HDI, or Human Development Index below [[Mexico]], Libya, and [[Bulgaria]]. The HDI takes in the “capabilities” of a country intended to reflect the health, [[education]], and income of a country’s population. [http://ww.rrojasdatabank.info/HDRP_2010_40.pdf A Hypothetical Cohort Model of Human Development], Jana Asher and Beth Osborne Daponte, United Nations Development Programme Human Development Reports, September 2010, Table 10. What goes unnoticed by many is, this is a policy by design. It is a course governing coalitions over many years have set Sweden on, theoretically, to reduce Sweden's [[carbon footprint]].</ref> and population scientists claim the decline of the Swedish population and high birthrates among migrants are irreversible. All these facts are known to Swedes and migrants, of all ages, alike. The government of Sweden has offered returning [[ISIS]] fighters housing and driver licenses, liberal Swedish courts have ruled flying the Islamic State flag is "legal", and the [[Caliph]] has already issued a criminal decree ordering [[Christian]]s in Sweden to convert to Islam or face beheading.<ref>[https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/626885/Islamic-State-ISIS-letters-Sweden-convert-Islam-decapitated-murder-jihadi-Syria ISIS BEHEADING PLOT - Jihadis send LETTERS to EU civilians ordering them to convert or die], By NICK GUTTERIDGE, ''Daily Express'', Dec 18, 2015. www.express.co.uk</ref> Needless to say, most all of these events and changes conveniently went unreported in the United States by the liberal media in the Obama era.

Postal delivery has been suspended in some neighborhoods in Stockholm and neighboring Norway has closed its border with Sweden. Sweden's prime minister stated in 2017 that the country would continue with border checks "as long as order and security can’t be guaranteed."<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/26/sweden-maintain-border-checks-failing-eu-system-improves/ Swedish PM: Sweden to Maintain Border Checks Until EU System Improves]. ''Breitbart News''. October 26, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2017.</ref>

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In March 2018, the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare withdrew a booklet it published for immigrants who were married for children after it was noticed and drew large public outrage.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Shaw, Adam (March 31, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/31/swedish-agency-nixes-booklet-for-immigrants-on-child-marriage.html Swedish agency nixes booklet for immigrants on child marriage]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 31, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (March 31, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/31/swedish-agency-nixes-booklet-for-immigrants-on-child-marriage.html Swedish agency nixes booklet for immigrants on child marriage]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 31, 2018.

*Tomlinson, Chris (March 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/30/sweden-withdraws-child-marriage-booklet-public-backlash/ Sweden Withdraws Child Marriage Booklet After Public Backlash]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2018.</ref>

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Sweden alone among European and Western powers never had a native [[fascist]] movement or party. The fear of being labeled "racist" runs very deep among whatever political persuasion one is affiliated with, and because of its neutral stance during [[World War II]], Swedes still feel a collective sense of guilt that they as a nation didn't do enough to oppose [[Hitler]], and have been compensating for it through humanitarianism ever since.

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The "mainstream" conservatives in Sweden consist of a [[business]] class and evangelical charismatic Christians. These are the two groups which have traditionally been the strongest proponents of open borders, the business class using cheap foreign laborers as union busters, and the Christians as a show of compassion. From 2006 until 2014 the center-right Moderaterna party led a governing coalition with the '''Christian Democrats''' which welcomed throngs of migrants. It is the relative conservatives (conservative by leftist European standards) who are blamed for allowing large numbers in.<ref>[~~http~~://www.nationalreview.com/corner/427465/sweden-and-belgium-silencing-and-denial Sweden and Belgium: Silencing and Denial], ANDREW STUTTAFORD, ''[[National Review]]'', November 21, 2015</ref>

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The "mainstream" conservatives in Sweden consist of a [[business]] class and evangelical charismatic Christians. These are the two groups which have traditionally been the strongest proponents of open borders, the business class using cheap foreign laborers as union busters, and the Christians as a show of compassion. From 2006 until 2014 the center-right Moderaterna party led a governing coalition with the '''Christian Democrats''' which welcomed throngs of migrants. It is the relative conservatives (conservative by leftist European standards) who are blamed for allowing large numbers in.<ref>[https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/427465/sweden-and-belgium-silencing-and-denial Sweden and Belgium: Silencing and Denial], ANDREW STUTTAFORD, ''[[National Review]]'', November 21, 2015</ref>

In 2019, however, the leader of the Swedish Christian Democrats criticized some of the government pro-mass migration policies.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/10/swedish-conservative-leader-mass-migration-has-led-insecurity-women/ Swedish Conservative Leader: Mass Migration Has Led to Insecurity for Women]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2019.</ref>

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Leading up to the 2018 elections, the Sweden Democrats surged in the polls due to the increasingly apparent negative effects of mass migration in the country.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (June 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29400-right-rising-in-sweden-as-muslim-migration-and-nanny-state-sink-culture Right Rising in Sweden as Muslim Migration and Nanny State Sink Culture]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref><ref>Duke, Selwyn (August 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/29892-sweden-anti-migration-anti-eu-party-poised-to-make-big-gains-in-coming-election Swedish Anti-migration, Anti-EU Party Poised to Make Big Gains in Coming Election]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 27, 2018.</ref> The Sweden Democrats received 17.6% of the vote in the 2018 election, which, while lower than some observers had expected, was still a large increase which coincided with a hung parliament and the Social Democrats' worst result since 1908.<ref name="Sweden2018Populists">Montgomery, Jack (September 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/10/sweden-election-populists-biggest-ever-vote-share-ruling-leftists-worst-result-100-years/ Sweden Election: Populists Win Biggest Ever Vote Share, Ruling Leftists Have Worst Result in 100 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:

*Newman, Alex (September 10, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30019-swedish-nationalist-party-surges-socialists-still-dying Swedish Nationalist Party Surges; Socialists Still Dying]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (September 9, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/09/sweden-election-sees-gains-for-far-right-anti-immigrant-party.html Sweden election sees gains for far-right, anti-immigrant party]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (September 9, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/09/sweden-election-sees-gains-for-far-right-anti-immigrant-party.html Sweden election sees gains for far-right, anti-immigrant party]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.

*Pancevski, Bojan (September 10, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/sweden-vote-leaves-no-clear-majority-polls-show-1536521388 Sweden Moves to the Right in an Election Shaped by Immigration]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.

*Pollard, Niklas; Johnson, Simon (September 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sweden-election/sweden-faces-political-deadlock-after-far-right-gains-idUSKCN1LO0V6 Sweden faces political deadlock after gains by far-right party]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.

*Henley, Jon (September 10, 2018). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/09/swedish-election-far-right-on-course-for-sizeable-gains-in-vote Sweden election: far right makes gains as main blocs deadlocked]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/10/sweden-joins-europes-move-to-right-over-migration-backlash.html Sweden joins Europe's move to right over migration backlash]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 10, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/10/sweden-joins-europes-move-to-right-over-migration-backlash.html Sweden joins Europe's move to right over migration backlash]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 10, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.

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*Hale, Virginia (September 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/10/sweden-election-osce-shock-undemocratic/ Sweden Vote: International Election Observer ‘Shocked’, ‘Never Seen Such an Undemocratic System’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.</ref> Regardless, the SD achieved an ideological victory as the mainstream parties adopted similar migration policies as it.<ref>Multiple references:

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The Progress Party was founded in 1973 as a conservative and [[Euroskeptic]] party. The party fundamentally is made up of [[economic conservative]]s. By 1997 it was the second largest party in Norway, but other parties refused to form coalition governments with it because of anti-immigration elements. In 2001 the anti-immigration elements were expelled, with the expulsion ultimately being only temporary.

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In 2013 the Progress party for the first time entered into a governing coalition, now with some anti-immigration elements rebranded as "populist," although its coalition partners, the [[Prime Minister]], academics, and the party itself reject the term. Anti-elitist may be a more fitting description. The party has a long history of opposition to the traditional establishment ruling elites of Norway on the grounds of high taxation. The governing coalition was re-elected in the 2017 parliamentary election, in which issues related to immigration, nationalism, and Euroskepticism played a large role;<ref name="Norway2017national">[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/09/norway-wrestles-with-national-values-immigration-eu-ties-in-election.html Norway wrestles with national values, immigration, EU ties in election]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 9, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.</ref><ref name="EUtiesNorway">Eriksson, Aleksandra (September 5, 2017). [https://euobserver.com/nordic/138868 EU ties under pressure in run-up to Norway election]. ''EU Observer''. Retrieved September 30, 2017.</ref> this was the first time a right-of-center government was re-elected since 1985.<ref>Multiple references:

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In 2013 the Progress party for the first time entered into a governing coalition, now with some anti-immigration elements rebranded as "populist," although its coalition partners, the [[Prime Minister]], academics, and the party itself reject the term. Anti-elitist may be a more fitting description. The party has a long history of opposition to the traditional establishment ruling elites of Norway on the grounds of high taxation. The governing coalition was re-elected in the 2017 parliamentary election, in which issues related to immigration, nationalism, and Euroskepticism played a large role;<ref name="Norway2017national">[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/09/norway-wrestles-with-national-values-immigration-eu-ties-in-election.html Norway wrestles with national values, immigration, EU ties in election]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 9, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.</ref><ref name="EUtiesNorway">Eriksson, Aleksandra (September 5, 2017). [https://euobserver.com/nordic/138868 EU ties under pressure in run-up to Norway election]. ''EU Observer''. Retrieved September 30, 2017.</ref> this was the first time a right-of-center government was re-elected since 1985.<ref>Multiple references:

*Hale, Virginia (September 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/12/norway-populist-government-wins/ Norway’s ‘Populist’ Government Wins Historic Second Term]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2017.

*[https://www.ft.com/content/abbd83f6-97a5-11e7-b83c-9588e51488a0 Norway successfully co-opts its populists]. ''Financial Times''. September 12, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.

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The Finns Party rose from receiving 4% of the vote in the 2007 parliamentary election to receiving almost 18% in 2015. They currently hold 37 of the 200 parliamentary seats in Finland and have been part of the country's governing three-party coalition since 2015. It is described as nationalist, populist, and Eurosceptic. The Finns Party is a member of the [[Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe]].<ref>http://www.acreurope.eu/our_family#parties</ref>

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In June 2017, the Finns Party elected Jussi Halla-aho, a strong Eurosceptic and opponent of immigration, as its leader, jeopardizing the governing coalition with the two moderate parties.<ref>Tanner, Jari (June 12, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/12/finnish-government-coalition-to-kick-out-populist-party.html Finnish government coalition on verge of collapse]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref>

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In June 2017, the Finns Party elected Jussi Halla-aho, a strong Eurosceptic and opponent of immigration, as its leader, jeopardizing the governing coalition with the two moderate parties.<ref>Tanner, Jari (June 12, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/12/finnish-government-coalition-to-kick-out-populist-party.html Finnish government coalition on verge of collapse]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref>

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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-denmark-religion/danish-lawmakers-ban-burqas-idUSKCN1IW1I5 Danish lawmakers ban burqas]. ''Reuters''. May 31, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

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*Fedschun, Travis (August 5, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/05/denmark-fines-woman-156-for-wearing-face-veil-after-banning-burqa-niqab.html Denmark fines woman $156 for wearing face veil after banning burqa, niqab]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> and shortly thereafter, it passed several laws to require migrant children in 25 Muslim ghettos to be separated from their parents for 25 hours per week to be taught Danish values.<ref>Carbone, Christopher (July 2, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/02/new-laws-in-denmark-for-immigrant-ghettos-prompt-range-responses.html New laws in Denmark for immigrant 'ghettos' prompt range of responses]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.</ref><ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/02/denmark-assimilation-programme-teach-children-non-western-ghettos-danish-values/ Denmark Launches Radical Assimilation Programme to Teach Children in ‘Non-Western’ Ghettos Danish Values]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.</ref> In December 2018, the Danish parliament approved a plan to keep criminal migrants on an uninhabited island before deporting them.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (December 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/21/danish-parliament-approves-putting-criminal-migrants-on-deserted-island/ Danish Parliament Approves Plan to Put Criminal Migrants On Deserted Island]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 21, 2018.</ref> In February 2019, the Danish parliament approved tough migrant laws supported by the Danish People's Party.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (February 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/22/danish-parliament-passes-restrictive-migrant-laws/ Danish Parliament Passes Restrictive Migrant Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.</ref> It also ended the policy to automatically giving asylum to Syrian migrants.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (March 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/01/denmark-considers-sending-syrian-refugees-home/ Denmark Considers Sending Syrian Refugees Home]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 1, 2019.</ref> In March 2019, the Danish government agreed to refuse citizenship to children of ISIS members.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/30/denmark-refuse-citizenship-children-islamic-state-members/ Denmark to Refuse Citizenship to Children of Islamic State Members]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.</ref>

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*Fedschun, Travis (August 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/05/denmark-fines-woman-156-for-wearing-face-veil-after-banning-burqa-niqab.html Denmark fines woman $156 for wearing face veil after banning burqa, niqab]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> and shortly thereafter, it passed several laws to require migrant children in 25 Muslim ghettos to be separated from their parents for 25 hours per week to be taught Danish values.<ref>Carbone, Christopher (July 2, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/02/new-laws-in-denmark-for-immigrant-ghettos-prompt-range-responses.html New laws in Denmark for immigrant 'ghettos' prompt range of responses]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.</ref><ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/02/denmark-assimilation-programme-teach-children-non-western-ghettos-danish-values/ Denmark Launches Radical Assimilation Programme to Teach Children in ‘Non-Western’ Ghettos Danish Values]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.</ref> In December 2018, the Danish parliament approved a plan to keep criminal migrants on an uninhabited island before deporting them.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (December 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/21/danish-parliament-approves-putting-criminal-migrants-on-deserted-island/ Danish Parliament Approves Plan to Put Criminal Migrants On Deserted Island]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 21, 2018.</ref> In February 2019, the Danish parliament approved tough migrant laws supported by the Danish People's Party.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (February 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/22/danish-parliament-passes-restrictive-migrant-laws/ Danish Parliament Passes Restrictive Migrant Laws]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2019.</ref> It also ended the policy to automatically giving asylum to Syrian migrants.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (March 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/01/denmark-considers-sending-syrian-refugees-home/ Denmark Considers Sending Syrian Refugees Home]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 1, 2019.</ref> In March 2019, the Danish government agreed to refuse citizenship to children of ISIS members.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (March 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/30/denmark-refuse-citizenship-children-islamic-state-members/ Denmark to Refuse Citizenship to Children of Islamic State Members]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2019.</ref>

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*Baczynska, Gabriela; Chee, Foo Yun (June 12, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-eu-infringements-idUSKBN1931O4 EU to open case against Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic over migration]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/eu-sanctions-hungary-poland-czechs-over-refugees/ EU sanctions Hungary, Poland, Czechs over refugees]. ''Breitbart News''. June 13, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.

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*[~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-40259268 EU targets Poland, Hungary and Czechs for not taking refugees]. ''BBC News''. June 13, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> The EU gave the three countries one month to comply with its refugee policies.<ref name="1month">Deacon, Liam (August 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/01/eu-gives-hungary-poland-month-back-down-migrant-quotas/ EU Gives Hungary, Poland, One Month to Back Down and Accept Migrant Quotas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> The Polish government stated that it would only take refugees from Europe, and pointed to its work in that area, and not those from Africa or the Middle East.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (August 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/08/polish-foreign-minister-eu-immigrants-europe-north-africa-middle-east/ Poland Tells EU: We’ll Take Immigrants from Europe – But Not North Africa and the Middle East]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> The governments of Poland and Hungary worked together to counter the EU.<ref name="TagTeam">Multiple references:

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*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-40259268 EU targets Poland, Hungary and Czechs for not taking refugees]. ''BBC News''. June 13, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> The EU gave the three countries one month to comply with its refugee policies.<ref name="1month">Deacon, Liam (August 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/01/eu-gives-hungary-poland-month-back-down-migrant-quotas/ EU Gives Hungary, Poland, One Month to Back Down and Accept Migrant Quotas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> The Polish government stated that it would only take refugees from Europe, and pointed to its work in that area, and not those from Africa or the Middle East.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (August 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/08/polish-foreign-minister-eu-immigrants-europe-north-africa-middle-east/ Poland Tells EU: We’ll Take Immigrants from Europe – But Not North Africa and the Middle East]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> The governments of Poland and Hungary worked together to counter the EU.<ref name="TagTeam">Multiple references:

*Montgomery, Jack (February 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/21/hungary-unites-poland-beat-brussels/ Hungary Unites With Poland To Fight Brussels]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.

*Montgomery, Jack (January 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/04/poland-hungary-unite-eurocrats-empire/ Poland and Hungary Unite Against Eurocrats: ‘We Don’t Want to Live in an Empire’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

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In May 2015 Polish presidential election, conservative, [[Euroskeptic]] challenger [[Andrzej Duda]] of Law and Justice (PiS) won in an upset, defeating the pro-EU incumbent.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/05/25/conservative-challenger-wins-polish-election-signaling-rightward-shift/ Conservative Challenger Wins Polish Election, Signaling Rightward Shift]. ''Breitbart News''. May 25, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/22/in-polish-presidential-ballot-win-by-right-wing-challenger-could-signal-return.html In Polish presidential ballot, win by right-wing challenger could signal return to turbulence]. ''Fox News'' (and AP). May 22, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> In the October 2015 general election, PiS won in a landslide,<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/26/eurosceptics-claim-victory-in-landmark-poland-election/ Eurosceptics Claim Victory In Landmark Poland Election]. ''Breitbart News''. October 26, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> becoming the first Polish party to win enough votes to govern the country alone since the fall of communism in 1989.<ref>[~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34648575 Poland elections: Law and Justice party can govern alone]. ''BBC''. October 27, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Goettig, Marcin; Barteczko, Agnieszka (October 27, 2015). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-election-idUSKCN0SL1XH20151027 Poland's Eurosceptics win outright majority in parliament]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref> This landslide election frightened Europeanist leaders and politicians.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/23/polands-political-course-sparks-alarm-in-us-and-europe-with-fears-of-democratic-backsliding/ Poland’s Political Course Sparks Alarm in US and Europe, With Fears of Democratic Backsliding]. ''Breitbart News''. December 23, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> It was also the first election where no left-of-center parties sat in the Polish parliament.<ref>Gera, Vanessa (October 29, 2015). [https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/world/2015/10/28/right-wing-shift-new-polish-parliament-has-left-wing/ywLYGOUE5TVOyCyKRCzzfI/story.html Left wing is shut out in parliamentary vote in conservative Poland]. ''The Boston Globe''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref><ref>[~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34631826 Poland elections: Conservatives secure decisive win]. ''BBC News''. October 26, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref>

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In May 2015 Polish presidential election, conservative, [[Euroskeptic]] challenger [[Andrzej Duda]] of Law and Justice (PiS) won in an upset, defeating the pro-EU incumbent.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/05/25/conservative-challenger-wins-polish-election-signaling-rightward-shift/ Conservative Challenger Wins Polish Election, Signaling Rightward Shift]. ''Breitbart News''. May 25, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/22/in-polish-presidential-ballot-win-by-right-wing-challenger-could-signal-return.html In Polish presidential ballot, win by right-wing challenger could signal return to turbulence]. ''Fox News'' (and AP). May 22, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> In the October 2015 general election, PiS won in a landslide,<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/26/eurosceptics-claim-victory-in-landmark-poland-election/ Eurosceptics Claim Victory In Landmark Poland Election]. ''Breitbart News''. October 26, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> becoming the first Polish party to win enough votes to govern the country alone since the fall of communism in 1989.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34648575 Poland elections: Law and Justice party can govern alone]. ''BBC''. October 27, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Goettig, Marcin; Barteczko, Agnieszka (October 27, 2015). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-election-idUSKCN0SL1XH20151027 Poland's Eurosceptics win outright majority in parliament]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref> This landslide election frightened Europeanist leaders and politicians.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/23/polands-political-course-sparks-alarm-in-us-and-europe-with-fears-of-democratic-backsliding/ Poland’s Political Course Sparks Alarm in US and Europe, With Fears of Democratic Backsliding]. ''Breitbart News''. December 23, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> It was also the first election where no left-of-center parties sat in the Polish parliament.<ref>Gera, Vanessa (October 29, 2015). [https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/world/2015/10/28/right-wing-shift-new-polish-parliament-has-left-wing/ywLYGOUE5TVOyCyKRCzzfI/story.html Left wing is shut out in parliamentary vote in conservative Poland]. ''The Boston Globe''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34631826 Poland elections: Conservatives secure decisive win]. ''BBC News''. October 26, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref>

The PiS went to work immediately after the elections.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/11/22/poland-grass-roots-populist-party-takes-action-after-stunning-victory-left-cries-coup/ Poland: Grass-Roots Populist Party Takes Action After Stunning Victory – Left Cries ‘Coup’]. ''Breitbart News''. November 22, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> In March 2017, PiS Prime Minister Beata Szydło stated that "I hear in Europe very often: do not connect the migration policy with terrorism, but it is impossible not to connect them."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (March 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/23/polish-prime-minister-impossible-not-connect-terrorism-migration-policy/ Polish Prime Minister: ‘Impossible Not to Connect Terrorism with Migration Policy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 23, 2017.</ref> A CBOS poll in September 2017 found that PiS was enjoying record popular support,<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (September 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/20/polands-anti-mass-migration-government-sees-record-popularity/ Poland’s Anti Mass Migration Government Enjoys Record Popularity]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.</ref> and subsequent polls showed similar results.<ref name="RecordSupport2018">Friedman, Victoria (February 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/07/eastern-europe-conservative-anti-mass-migration-governments-record-support/ Record Support for Conservative, Pro-Sovereignty Governments in Hungary, Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.</ref><ref>Hale, Virginia (March 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/10/poland-patriotic-conservative-govt-support/ Poland: Total Collapse for Pro-EU Opposition As Support for Patriotic Conservative Govt Surges]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.</ref>

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By March 2017, Austrian government officials wanted to exit the European Union's migrant redistribution program.<ref>Hallett, Nick (March 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/28/austria-wants-exit-eu-migrant-redistribution-scheme/ Austria Wants to Exit EU Migrant Redistribution Scheme]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2017.</ref> The Austrian government enacted a face veil ban in May 2017, illegalizing the burqa and the niqab,<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (May 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/18/austrian-burqa-ban-passed-law/ Austrian Burqa Ban Passed into Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/09/austria-ban-burqas-october/ Austria to Ban Burqas from October]. ''Breitbart News''. June 9, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> a law which went into effect on October 1 of that year.<ref>[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/10/01/austrias-burqa-ban-law-comes-into-force.html Austria's 'Burqa Ban' law comes into force]. ''Fox News''. October 1, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

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By March 2017, Austrian government officials wanted to exit the European Union's migrant redistribution program.<ref>Hallett, Nick (March 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/03/28/austria-wants-exit-eu-migrant-redistribution-scheme/ Austria Wants to Exit EU Migrant Redistribution Scheme]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2017.</ref> The Austrian government enacted a face veil ban in May 2017, illegalizing the burqa and the niqab,<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (May 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/18/austrian-burqa-ban-passed-law/ Austrian Burqa Ban Passed into Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/09/austria-ban-burqas-october/ Austria to Ban Burqas from October]. ''Breitbart News''. June 9, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> a law which went into effect on October 1 of that year.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/10/01/austrias-burqa-ban-law-comes-into-force.html Austria's 'Burqa Ban' law comes into force]. ''Fox News''. October 1, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

In its first six months of its enforcement, fifty Muslim women were fined for violating the law:

*Lane, Oliver JJ (March 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/31/austria-issued-50-fines-violation-burka-ban-law-far/ Austria Has Issued 50 Fines For Violation of Burqa Ban Law in Six Months]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2018.</ref> In August 2017, the Austrian government expanded border controls on the country's eastern and southern borders due to the levels of migration.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/09/austria-increases-border-controls-stem-migrant-influx/ Austria Increases Border Controls to Stem Migrant Influx]. ''Breitbart News''. August 9, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2017.</ref>

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The 2017 Czech parliamentary election resulted in major gains for Euroskeptic and anti-establishment parties and major losses for the Left.<ref name="LaneCzech2017">Lane, Oliver JJ (October 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/21/eurosceptic-czech-trump-ahead-early-count-national-election-anti-migration-freedom-party-second/ Surge For Right-Wing Eurosceptic ‘Czech Trump’ at Worst Election in Czech History for Left Party]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Moody, John (October 19, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/10/19/in-czech-election-yes-means-no-to-european-union-slavery.html In Czech election, yes means no to European Union slavery]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.</ref> At first place was the populist ANO, led by Andrej Babis,<ref>Multiple references:

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The 2017 Czech parliamentary election resulted in major gains for Euroskeptic and anti-establishment parties and major losses for the Left.<ref name="LaneCzech2017">Lane, Oliver JJ (October 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/21/eurosceptic-czech-trump-ahead-early-count-national-election-anti-migration-freedom-party-second/ Surge For Right-Wing Eurosceptic ‘Czech Trump’ at Worst Election in Czech History for Left Party]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Moody, John (October 19, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/10/19/in-czech-election-yes-means-no-to-european-union-slavery.html In Czech election, yes means no to European Union slavery]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.</ref> At first place was the populist ANO, led by Andrej Babis,<ref>Multiple references:

*Laca, Peter; Bauerova, Ladka Mortkowitz (October 22, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-23/czechs-add-to-eu-s-headache-by-electing-euroskeptic-billionaire Czechs Add to EU’s Headache by Electing Euroskeptic Billionaire]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 23, 2017.

*Gosling, Tim (October 21, 2017). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/21/populist-billionaire-sweeps-victory-czech-election/ Populist billionaire sweeps to victory in Czech election]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.

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In the 2018 Czech presidential election, conservative incumbent [[Miloš Zeman]] narrowly defeated a liberal and pro-EU challenger.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Shaw, Adam (January 27, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/01/27/pro-trump-czech-president-who-warned-organized-invasion-migrants-wins-re-election.html Pro-Trump Czech president who warned of 'organized invasion' of migrants wins re-election]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 27, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (January 27, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/01/27/pro-trump-czech-president-who-warned-organized-invasion-migrants-wins-re-election.html Pro-Trump Czech president who warned of 'organized invasion' of migrants wins re-election]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 27, 2018.

*Day, Matthew (January 27, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/27/pro-russia-czech-president-milos-zemen-wins-second-term/ Pro-Russia Czech president Milos Zeman wins second term]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 27, 2018.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/27/czech-elections-anti-migration-president-defeats-leftist-academic-challenger/ Czech Elections: Anti-Migration President Defeats Leftist Academic Challenger]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 27, 2018.

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*Montgomery, Jack (February 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/15/hungary-fighting-illegal-migration-not-possible-without-barriers/ Hungary: ‘Fighting Illegal Migration Not Possible Without Physical Barriers at Border’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2019.</ref> In April 2017, the Hungarian government completed construction of a second border fence, one with high-tech features, on the Serbian border.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-second-anti-migrant-fence/ Hungary Completes Second Anti-Migrant Fence]. ''Breitbart News''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-2nd-border-fence-meant-to-stop-migrants.html Hungary completes 2nd border fence meant to stop migrants]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

*[http://p.dw.com/p/2c64B Hungary completes second fence to keep out migrants]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> Unlike most other European countries, Hungary's leadership has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis.<ref name="HungarySweden">Montgomery, Jack (August 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/08/16/hungarian-govt-swedens-political-leaders-on-side-illegal-migrants/ Hungarian Govt: Sweden’s Leaders are ‘On the Side’ of Illegal Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:

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*Shaw, Adam (March 1, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/01/europes-pro-trump-outpost-populist-hungary-buoyed-by-us-shift-on-refugees-russia.html Europe's pro-Trump outpost: Populist Hungary buoyed by US shift on refugees, Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.

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*Shaw, Adam (March 1, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/01/europes-pro-trump-outpost-populist-hungary-buoyed-by-us-shift-on-refugees-russia.html Europe's pro-Trump outpost: Populist Hungary buoyed by US shift on refugees, Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.

*Lane, Oliver JJ (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/14/orban-poland-west-never-experienced-communism-cant-understand-eastern-europe/ Orban in Poland: The West Never Experienced Communism, So Can’t Understand Eastern Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

*Montgomery, Jack (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/01/hungarian-hypocrisy-political-correctness-migration-enabled-terrorism/ EXCLUSIVE – Hungarian Govt Says ‘Hypocrisy and Political Correctness’ on Migration Enabled Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.

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*Hale, Virginia (March 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/03/05/hungary-un-plan-mass-migration/ Hungary Challenges United Nations Plan to Facilitate Global Mass Migration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.

*Montgomery, Jack (June 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/08/hungary-migration-un-compact-victim-europe/ Hungary Slams Pro-Mass Migration UN Compact: ‘Its Clear Victim Is Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2018.

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*Friedman, Victoria (November 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/24/hungary-attacks-un-pact-attempting-legalising-migration-populist-claims-criticism-migration-criminal/ Hungary Attacks UN Migration Compact for Attempting to ‘Legalise Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2018.</ref> and it withdrew from it in July 2018.<ref>Shaw, Adam (July 19, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/19/hungary-joins-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-global-migration-agreement.html Hungary joins US in withdrawing from UN global migration agreement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref>

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*Friedman, Victoria (November 24, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/24/hungary-attacks-un-pact-attempting-legalising-migration-populist-claims-criticism-migration-criminal/ Hungary Attacks UN Migration Compact for Attempting to ‘Legalise Illegal Immigration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 24, 2018.</ref> and it withdrew from it in July 2018.<ref>Shaw, Adam (July 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/19/hungary-joins-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-global-migration-agreement.html Hungary joins US in withdrawing from UN global migration agreement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref>

On September 15, 2015, the same day the Hungarian government closed its border with Serbia, several laws came into effect in the nation. The laws made illegal immigrants in Hungary subject to criminal charges and made it illegal to damage the nation's border fence.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Harven, Michelle (September 11, 2015). [~~http~~://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/hungary-enacts-tougher-laws-illegal-immigrants/ Hungary enacts tougher laws on illegal immigrants]. ''PBS''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

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*Harven, Michelle (September 11, 2015). [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/hungary-enacts-tougher-laws-illegal-immigrants/ Hungary enacts tougher laws on illegal immigrants]. ''PBS''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

*[http://p.dw.com/p/1GWVT Hungary begins border crackdown as fence completed]. ''Deutsche Welle''. September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

*Pandey, Avaneesh (September 15, 2015). [http://www.ibtimes.com/european-refugee-crisis-hungary-enacts-tough-new-laws-closes-key-border-crossing-2096891 European Refugee Crisis: Hungary Enacts Tough New Laws, Closes Key Border Crossing; Declares Emergency In 2 Counties]. ''International Business Times''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> On September 21, 2017, the Hungarian parliament voted to give the army the ability to use non-lethal force on migrants.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/21/hungarian-parliament-grants-army-right-to-use-force-against-migrants/ Hungarian Parliament Grants Army Right To Use Force Against Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. September 21, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

*Dunai, Marton (September 22, 2015). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-hungary-law-idUSKCN0RL1K220150922 Hungary beefs up border with army, warns migrants to stay away]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

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*Holehouse, Matthew; Philipson, Alice (September 22, 2015). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/11881046/Refugee-crisis-Hungary-declares-victory-in-border-strategy-as-migrants-head-to-Croatia-instead.html Refugee crisis: Hungarian parliament votes to deploy army as EU interior ministers to meet]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> In July 2016, Hungary enacted a law allowing the army to push migrants back to the border if they were found 8 kilometers (4.97 miles) or less from the border.<ref>Thorpe, Nick (July 14, 2016). [~~http~~://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36786438 Hungary deploys army to push migrants back to Serbia]. ''BBC''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> In June 2018, Hungary's parliament passed a series of laws cracking down on individuals and entities that aid illegal immigration ("Stop Soros"), and it passed a constitutional amendment banning the settlement of an "alien population" in the country.<ref name="StopSoros">Multiple references:

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*Holehouse, Matthew; Philipson, Alice (September 22, 2015). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/hungary/11881046/Refugee-crisis-Hungary-declares-victory-in-border-strategy-as-migrants-head-to-Croatia-instead.html Refugee crisis: Hungarian parliament votes to deploy army as EU interior ministers to meet]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> In July 2016, Hungary enacted a law allowing the army to push migrants back to the border if they were found 8 kilometers (4.97 miles) or less from the border.<ref>Thorpe, Nick (July 14, 2016). [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36786438 Hungary deploys army to push migrants back to Serbia]. ''BBC''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> In June 2018, Hungary's parliament passed a series of laws cracking down on individuals and entities that aid illegal immigration ("Stop Soros"), and it passed a constitutional amendment banning the settlement of an "alien population" in the country.<ref name="StopSoros">Multiple references:

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*Shaw, Adam (June 20, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/20/hungarys-pro-trump-populist-government-pushes-soros-crackdown.html Hungary's pro-Trump, populist government pushes Soros crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (June 20, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/20/hungarys-pro-trump-populist-government-pushes-soros-crackdown.html Hungary's pro-Trump, populist government pushes Soros crackdown]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.

*Simon, Zoltan (June 20, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-20/hungary-approves-immigration-crackdown-as-orban-ignores-eu-alarm Hungary Approves Immigration Crackdown as Orban Ignores EU Alarm]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.

*Dunai, Marton (June 20, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-soros/hungary-approves-stop-soros-law-defying-eu-rights-groups-idUSKBN1JG1VN Hungary approves 'STOP Soros' law, defying EU, rights groups]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.

*Tomlinson, Chris (July 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/27/hungary-adopts-new-tax-pro-mass-migration-ngos/ Hungary Adopts New Tax on Pro-Mass Migration NGOs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

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*King, Laura (June 28, 2018). [~~http~~://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-hungary-europe-immigration-20180628-story.html The European country that makes the U.S. look lenient on immigration]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref>

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*King, Laura (June 28, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-hungary-europe-immigration-20180628-story.html The European country that makes the U.S. look lenient on immigration]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.</ref>

In June 2017, the EU took legal action against the government of Hungary, as well as Poland and the Czech Republic, for its refusal to take in refugees under the EU's direction and policies.<ref name="EUlegalaction2017"/> The EU gave the three countries one month to comply with its refugee policies.<ref name="1month"/> In September 2017, the European Court of Justice ruled that countries like Hungary and Slovakia could not opt out of the EU's refugee resettlement plan.<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/eu-court-rejects-challenges-to-refugee-resettlement/4017124.html EU Court Rejects Challenges to Refugee Resettlement]. ''Voice of America''. September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Tomlinson, Christ (September 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/07/eu-court-rejects-hungary-slovakia-migrant-redistribution-objections/ EU Court Rejects Hungary, Slovakia Migrant Redistribution Objections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 7, 2017.</ref> Orbán stated that Hungary would admit all Europeans fleeing from their respective countries' liberal and globalist policies.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (February 11, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/02/11/hungary-will-welcome-true-refugees-germans-french-others-seeking-europe-lost-homelands/ Orban: Hungary Will Welcome ‘European Refugees’ Fleeing Multicultural West]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref>

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According to [[Politico]], Orbán "won" the argument on immigration policy.<ref>Barigazzi, Jacopo (September 15, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-migration-eu-has-won-the-argument/ Orbán wins the migration argument]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 15, 2017.</ref> Polling data, including a CBOS poll in February 2018, found that the Hungarian government was enjoying strong support among Hungarians.<ref name="RecordSupport2018"/>

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Orbán faced a difficult re-election in 2018,<ref>Roser, Thomas; Davis, Austin (April 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/5/viktor-orban-faces-tough-test-in-bid-for-third-ter/ Viktor Orban faces tough test in bid for third term as Hungarian president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> in which he emphasized the issues of immigration and [[sovereignty]].<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 6, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/06/hungarys-viktor-orban-running-on-anti-mass-migration-platform-eyes-fourth-term.html Hungary's Viktor Orban, running on anti-mass migration platform, eyes fourth term]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref> Despite this, Orbán did significantly better than expected and won a supermajority a third time in a row.<ref>Multiple references:

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Orbán faced a difficult re-election in 2018,<ref>Roser, Thomas; Davis, Austin (April 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/5/viktor-orban-faces-tough-test-in-bid-for-third-ter/ Viktor Orban faces tough test in bid for third term as Hungarian president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> in which he emphasized the issues of immigration and [[sovereignty]].<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/06/hungarys-viktor-orban-running-on-anti-mass-migration-platform-eyes-fourth-term.html Hungary's Viktor Orban, running on anti-mass migration platform, eyes fourth term]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 6, 2018.</ref> Despite this, Orbán did significantly better than expected and won a supermajority a third time in a row.<ref>Multiple references:

*Montgomery, Jack (April 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/08/bloody-nose-brussels-poll-suggests-anti-globalist-anti-soros-eurosceptic-viktor-orban-wins-big-hungary-election/ Bloody Nose for Brussels: Landslide Triumph as Anti-Globalist, Anti-Soros Orban Wins Third Term in Hungary]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.

*Mass, Warren (April 9, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/28714-viktor-orban-strong-defender-of-his-nation-s-sovereign-borders-reelected-in-hungary Viktor Orban, Strong Defender of His Nation’s Sovereign Borders, Reelected in Hungary]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.

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*Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election/hungarys-strongman-viktor-orban-wins-third-term-in-power-idUSKBN1HE0UC Hungary's strongman Viktor Orban wins third term in power]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.

*Hinshaw, Drew; Komuves, Anita (April 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hungary-votes-in-election-with-orban-set-to-secure-a-fourth-term-1523162923 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Wins Fourth Term]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/08/hungary-leader-viktor-orban-sweeps-to-re-election-win-with-super-majority.html Hungary leader Viktor Orban sweeps to re-election win with super majority]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 9, 2018.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/08/hungary-leader-viktor-orban-sweeps-to-re-election-win-with-super-majority.html Hungary leader Viktor Orban sweeps to re-election win with super majority]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 9, 2018.

*Lane, Oliver JJ (April 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/09/orban-responds-electoral-victory-created-opportunity-protect-hungary/ Orban Responds to Electoral Victory: ‘We’ve Created the Opportunity to Protect Hungary’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2018.</ref> After the election results became known, Orbán stated his intention of pushing forward with his conservative and nationalist agenda,<ref>Than, Krisztina; Szakacs, Gergely (April 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-election-orban/hungarys-orban-to-seek-eu-of-strong-nations-after-landslide-re-election-idUSKBN1HH12A Hungary's Orban to seek EU of strong nations after landslide re-election]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.</ref> as well as to preserve Hungary's Christian culture,<ref>Multiple references:

*Tomlinson, Chris (May 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/06/hungarian-pm-orban-building-christian-democracy-announces-tougher-immigration-rules/ Hungarian PM Orban Getting Tougher on Immigration: ‘We Are Building a Christian Democracy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 6, 2018.

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Soros, a notorious anti-[[Zionist]],<ref>[http://www.jta.org/2003/11/10/archive/in-rare-jewish-appearance-george-soros-says-jews-and-israel-cause-anti-semitism In rare Jewish appearance, George Soros says Jews and Israel cause anti-Semitism], Uriel Heilman, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, 9 November 2004</ref> survived the [[holocaust]] in collaboration with the [[Nazi]]s.<ref>http://sweetness-light.com/archive/george-soros-on-helping-the-nazis-during-the-holocaust</ref> [[Adolf Eichmann]] personally ran the extermination program in [[Budapest]]. Hungary was a German ally and did not fall under German occupation until very late in the war,<ref>https://www.marxists.org/history/etol/document/mideast/greenstein/zionism3.htm</ref> hence Jews had not been required to wear the [[Star of David]]. Soros worked with Nazi security services who needed to identify Jews for [[deportation]] to [[Auschwitz]].<ref>https://youtu.be/JuBGvIowW4M</ref> Between March and July 1944, at least 3000 Jews daily were loaded on trains to the death camps, where 75 to 90% were murdered upon arrival. By July, more than 430,000 Hungarian Jews had been killed. Soros confesses to looting the Jewish victims' property after they were shipped off to the gas chambers.<ref>https://youtu.be/kLrvExOTpYQ</ref> Deportations were halted in July but resumed between October and December 1944. Both Budapest and Auschwitz were liberated from German Nazi control in January 1945. From these 'humble origins,' Soros parlayed his good fortune in coming decades to become the 19th richest person on the planet. Today he is trying to ease his [[conscience]] by taking his vengeance on 'Christian Europe'.<ref>In Soros' autobiography Soros writes, "When you look at the way Jews react to persecution, you'll find that they tend to follow one of two main escape routes. Either they transcend their problem by turning to something universal or they identify with their oppressors and try to become like them. I come from an assimilationist family. And I have chosen the first route." As an assimilationist, Soros rejected Jewish identity in his formative years; as a 'universalist', embodied in his Open Society Institute, he wishes to [[atonement|atone]] for the sins of his youth. Zionism he confesses is an alternative third way, which his new-found universalism and assimilationist roots remain opposed to. See ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=h2GuJ0xnhFUC&pg=PA242&lpg=PA242&dq=soros+assimilationist&source=bl&ots=dYJj5ZP2zQ&sig=SQmbfBk_aE-ZNKdEgFA5Ph3ZHsk&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi5x_r6m6TSAhXoilQKHevqBGAQ6AEIbDAK#v=onepage&q=soros%20assimilationist&f=false Soros on Soros: Staying Ahead of the Curve]'', George Soros, Byron Wien & Krisztina Koenen, John Wiley & Sons, 1995, p. 240.</ref>

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Soros' [[Open Society Foundations]] has been in the forefront of promoting [[globalism]], [[multiculturalism]], unrestricted [[illegal immigration]],<ref>[~~http~~://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/20/george-soros-to-invest-500-million-in-help-for-refugees-through-his-open-society-foundations.html George Soros to invest $500 million in help for refugees], Nyshka Chandran, [[CNBC]], 20 Sep 2016</ref> and eliminating national borders. In Soros' dispute with Orbán, Soros has said,

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Soros' [[Open Society Foundations]] has been in the forefront of promoting [[globalism]], [[multiculturalism]], unrestricted [[illegal immigration]],<ref>[https://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/20/george-soros-to-invest-500-million-in-help-for-refugees-through-his-open-society-foundations.html George Soros to invest $500 million in help for refugees], Nyshka Chandran, [[CNBC]], 20 Sep 2016</ref> and eliminating national borders. In Soros' dispute with Orbán, Soros has said,

{{quotebox|His plan treats the protection of national borders as the objective and the refugees as an obstacle. Our plan treats the protection of refugees as the objective and national borders as the obstacle.}}

Few human beings have exploited the [[capitalist]] system for personal gain as successfully as George Soros while denying the rights of others to amass personal property by the destruction of national borders and governments.<ref>[https://www.rt.com/op-edge/332387-soros-putin-russia-threat-migrants/ Soros: A psychopath’s psychopath], Sam Gerrans, [[RT]], 13 Feb, 2016</ref>

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