Anti-immigration protests in Poland and (a theory of) why this is happening

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About today's episode on Long Story Short

Over the weekend, hundreds of Polish citizens took the streets to protest against immigration. Organised by the far-right party Konfederacja, the protests spread across Poland. Far from being an isolated fact, many countries in Europe have recently experienced a revamp of anti-immigration politics and protests. 

So, why is that?

Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.

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