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On November 11, tens of thousands of nationalist supporters gathered for Poland’s Independence Day march in Warsaw, amid concerns over recent political tensions and a mass shooting in Krakow that killed six people. Organizers anticipated a record turnout including attendees from foreign far-right groups. President Karol Nawrocki attended the event, which has historically been criticized for anti-Semitic and xenophobic rhetoric but is also seen by supporters as an expression of national pride. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for restraint during the march to avoid further political strife.

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On November 8, 2026, thousands gathered for an annual far-right march in Warsaw, Poland, amidst tight security measures. The event, held on Independence Day, drew participants from across Europe amid political tension following a mass shooting in Krakow that killed six people and injured 15 on November 7. Prime Minister Donald Tusk appealed for restraint as ministers' comments suggested the gunman might have been motivated by far-right ideology, angering nationalists. The march organizers denied allegations of racism and antisemitism, stating it was an expression of national pride, while critics view it as a platform for hate speech. Prosecutors identified the Krakow shooter as Michał Oksiński, who later died in a shootout with police; his family home was found to have three additional victims—his sister, mother, and father.

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Tens of thousands of nationalist sympathisers have gathered in Poland’s capital, Warsaw, for an Independence Day march

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The annual march has faced criticism for anti-Semitic and anti-immigration rhetoric

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Poland’s conservative-nationalist President Karol Nawrocki was seen attending the march and has previously participated in both his official capacity and as a private citizen

right describes the president's participation, aligning with right-wing ideology

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Organisers of the march said they expected a record turnout, with many foreign nationalists set to attend, including Spain’s Revuelta, a youth movement linked to Vox, and members of the Hungarian far-right Mi Hazank party.

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- list 4 of 4Polish president holds crisis talks in court standoff The Independence Day march, which has long been a source of tension between right-wing groups and Poland’s governing centrists, has been held annually on November 11 since 1918 to commemorate the end of more than 100 years of partition by Russia, Prussia and Austria.

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Tens of thousands of nationalist sympathisers have gathered in Poland’s capital, Warsaw, for an Independence Day march, days after a mass shooting in Krakow killed six people. asserted

shooting → gather → people

Participants carrying Polish flags assembled in central Warsaw on Wednesday, as police officers were deployed at the scene to secure the demonstration. asserted

officers → carry → demonstration

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The annual march has faced criticism for anti-Semitic and anti-immigration rhetoric, while supporters say the gathering, held under the motto “A Pole is the host in Poland”, is an expression of national pride. asserted

Pole → face → pride

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Poland’s conservative-nationalist President Karol Nawrocki was seen attending the march and has previously participated in both his official capacity and as a private citizen. asserted

President → see → citizen

Poland “does not exist today so that the political elites can grant themselves the right to manage citizens … against the will of the nation”, Nawrocki said, alluding to the centrist government. asserted

Nawrocki → exist → government

Prior to the march, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk appealed for restraint amid heightened political divisions after ministers said the man who killed six people and wounded more than a dozen in the main square of Krakow on Saturday, November 7 may have been motivated by far-right ideology. uncertain

who → appeal → ideology

“We may hold different views, we may keep each other in check, and at times we may even be political opponents,” Tusk said. uncertain

Tusk → hold → times

“Anyone who truly cares about Poland must understand that this space, defined by independence, freedom and a secure Republic, is a common good.” asserted

space → care → independence

On Tuesday, Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek said the killer had been interested in the neo-Nazi Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in Norway in 2011. asserted

who → say → 2011

On Monday, the police announced that the 24-year-old gunman died at a hospital after he was shot by police officers and arrested on Saturday when he opened fire from his car. asserted

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