"Poland's Nationalist Independence March Gains Momentum Amidst EU Concerns"
Thousands of nationalist groups participated in Poland's annual Independence March in Warsaw, which is touted as the "largest patriotic demonstration in Europe." The event, held on Poland's Independence Day holiday, saw participants carrying the country's flag and displaying Christian symbols. However, the march has been marred by xenophobic slogans and violence in the past. This year's event had a lower turnout of around 40,000 due to internal splits among rally leaders and the recent electoral defeat of the far-right Confederation Party. The election results have led to concerns among some on the political right about the erosion of Poland's independence and sovereignty within the European Union.