'White Poland': Ethnic nationalists march in Warsaw to mark Polish independence

Also among the chants heard were “White Europe of brotherly nations”, “Europe will be white or uninhabited” and “clear blood, sober mind”.

One banner hung over a bridge read "Pray for Islamic Holocaust", while witnesses reported seeing and hearing antisemitic and anti-gay sentiments expressed.

Many participants, including families and older Poles, told the local and international press that they were not engaging in the radical-nationalist aspects of the march.

The falanga, a far-right symbol dating back to the 1930s, was also depicted on a number of flags at the march.

State broadcaster TVP, which reflects the Polish government’s line, described it as a “great march of patriots”, as it focused on the participation of those not aligned with extremist politics.