Systemic racism in EU institutions exposed by 'send them back' chants
Original framing: “EU: ‘Send them back’ chants a moment of reckoning to confront racism in Europe” — Amnesty International
The 'send them back' rhetoric echoes colonial-era justifications for exclusion and control, particularly in the context of European empires that displaced and marginalized non-European populations. These patterns persist in contemporary immigration policies.
The 'send them back' chants in the European Parliament are not merely isolated acts of racism but are symptoms of a systemic failure to address the deep-rooted legacies of colonialism, economic inequality, and cultural exclusion.
These incidents reflect a broader pattern of institutional complicity in marginalizing non-European identities, a pattern that is reinforced by political rhetoric and media narratives. By integrating Indigenous perspectives, cross-cultural insights, and scientific evidence, we can begin to dismantle the structures that sustain xenophobia. The EU must move beyond symbolic condemnations and implement concrete reforms that address the root causes of exclusion. Only through inclusive policies, community engagement, and institutional accountability can the EU transform into a space that truly upholds human rights and dignity for all.