A lot of anti-immigration feelings come from xenophobia, which is a fear or dislike of foreigners. Many people seem to think negatively about immigrants without clear reasons.
Another factor in anti-immigrant sentiment is misanthropy, or a general dislike of humanity. Some people view most humans as not worth having around, which colors their views on immigrants.
Racism plays a smaller role than often believed. Many anti-immigrants don’t express clear racial biases, and their opposition is more about a negative view of people in general than about race.
People in Germany sang racist slogans at a festival, causing a lot of concern about rising xenophobia. It shows how normalized such behavior has become in some communities.
A sound technician recorded and shared the incident, highlighting the need to confront racism in public spaces. His actions sparked discussions and police investigations into the matter.
Officials and local leaders expressed outrage and vowed to combat such hate speech. However, some questioned whether these chants should even be investigated, indicating a division on how racism is perceived legally and socially.