European rallies over refugees show clear divide

Tens of thousands of Europeans took part in rallies for or against welcoming refugees in a range of European cities on the 12 September 2015. The protests showed wide differences within the European populace as to how the refugee influx of 2015 into Europe was viewed.

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BBC News, 12.09.15: Thousands rally across Europe in support of refugees http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34236015

BBC News, 13.09.15: Demonstrators take to streets to say 'refugees welcome' in Wales http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-34233051

The Local.dk, 12.09.15: 30,000 rally for refugees in Copenhagen http://www.thelocal.dk/20150912/30000-rally-for-refugees-in-copenhagen

CAPX, 15.09.15: Charity must be the first response to the immigration drama http://www.capx.co/charity-must-be-the-first-response-to-the-immigration-drama/

The Local.de, 15.09.15: Bundesliga to wear shirts welcoming refugees http://www.thelocal.de/20150915/bundesliga-to-wear-refugee-welcome-on-sleeves

The Local.de, 15.09.15: Two police injured as anti-Islam rallies reignite http://www.thelocal.de/20150915/two-police-hurt-in-anti-islam-protest-turned-riot

The Local.fr, 12.09.15: Pro-refugee rallies due as Europe squabbles http://www.thelocal.fr/20150912/huge-pro-refugee-rallies-due-as-europe-squabbles

ESO: Information Guide: European Migration Challenges http://www.europeansources.info/record/information-guide-european-migration-challenges/

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