It isn’t often that something thought-provoking comes out of a footballer’s mouth, but Germany’s star midfielder, Toni Kroos, has bucked the trend.
In an interview recorded before Germany lost 2-1 to Spain in the quarter-finals last week, the ex-Real Madrid player lamented how much mass immigration has transformed his homeland in the ten years he spent playing in Spain.
Having returned to Germany this summer to play for his country in the Euro 2024 tournament, he told how ‘uncontrolled’ immigration has left his homeland unrecognisable and believes his daughter is safer in Spain.
“I believe that this control over certain issues has simply slipped away a little over the years, and there’s a reason for that,” he said.
“I think Germany is a great country, and I’m happy to be here, but it’s not really the same country as it was 10 years ago when we left.”
As with many European countries, the issue of immigration has proven contentious in German politics in recent years, thanks in large part to former Chancellor Angela Merkel allowing one million migrants to enter in 2015.
The backlash against Merkel has led to growing support for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The AfD recently came second in the European elections in Germany, reflecting a trend seen in other countries that are also struggling with the issue of migration.
So, Kroos should be commended for having the courage to say what so many dare not.
I can relate to his experience.
Having been an expat myself for a similar amount of time, I can remember how staggering it was to arrive back in the UK and witness the demographic change that had swept the nation. I had expected it around London as I negotiated Heathrow and the various tube and train stations, but seeing how it had taken hold in less metropolitan areas around the East Midlands was quite the eye-opener.
It’s a shame our footballers don’t have the backbone to follow suit. In fact, it would be nice if the passion and fervour shown by Brits towards their favourite sports could be channelled towards preserving their country. It seems rather paradoxical to don a national team’s shirt but remain passive when the country it represents is being stolen before their very eyes.
Fortunately, it’s now easier than ever to get involved. The Tories have proven to be the party of immigration and have rightly been smashed in the recent general election. Labour, elected only with protest votes, will continue the trend, if not exacerbate it.
Reform’s success has proven that the electorate is fed up with immigration and looking for solutions outside the two-party paradigm. While a step in the right direction, Reform’s failure to engage at the local level undermined them and resulted in only a minimal gain in seats.
The Homeland Party is the only nationalist party in Britain. We aim to completely halt immigration, not just reduce it. Our activists are out every weekend up and down the country, engaging with locals and spreading our message. We have an ever-growing number of parish councillors serving their communities.
If you want to be part of the solution, join us and get involved.
