Mass protests against the large-scale influx of refugees took place in several European cities, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The most numerous protest took place in Dresden, where the protests that have taken part involved about 25 thousand people. Protests of fewer numbers were held in France, the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, Ireland, Czech Republic, Poland, Finland and Estonia.
They did not pass without confrontation with the police. In Amsterdam, supporters and opponents of the campaign tried to come into collision with each other and guards.
The protests were reported to have been organized by anti-Islamic organization PEGIDA. According to experts, the growth of anti-immigration sentiment in Europe has led to the growing influence of this movement. It was founded in Germany two years ago and receives support in other European countries.