The following is a press release kindly provided to us by MCC Brussels.
MCC Brussels has praised the new grassroots campaign across England to raise the flag of Saint George, describing it as a powerful act of patriotism and a potential warning sign to Europe’s political elites.
Executive Director of MCC Brussels Professor Frank Furedi hailed the initiative as both an assertion of the country’s sovereignty and an inspiration for other European nations to follow suit.
‘When people raise the flag, they are not only showing love for their country—they are also raising a flag about concerns that political elites have long ignored,’ said Furedi. ‘From the failures of multiculturalism and the impact of uncontrolled immigration to the double standards in policing, ordinary citizens in England are using this symbol to say: enough is enough.’
MCC Brussels calls for a similar flag-raising campaign across Europe, as it resonates on two levels: it embodies a straightforward patriotic celebration of national identity and serves as a symbolic act of defiance. In Europe, we need a campaign just like this to counter overreach by European Union institutions.
‘The European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen has taken every opportunity to extend its power and reach far beyond its original mandate,’ Furedi added. ‘Raising national flags could be an act of resistance against this overreach, a reminder that sovereignty and democratic accountability belong to the people of the nation, not to unelected bureaucrats in Brussels.’
MCC Brussels believes the campaign in England should serve as a model across the continent.
‘Europe needs more countries willing to reclaim the flag as a symbol of nationhood, liberty, and civic pride,’ said Furedi. ‘This is not simply about England. It is about inspiring a European-wide movement to resist homogenisation and stand up for national sovereignty. The flag of the European Union is everywhere in Brussels, and the propagandising presence of it is very real. We have even reached a point where walking around Brussels, you would be forgiven for thinking that the Queer Pride flag had replaced the national flags of the countries in Europe.’
‘The lesson is clear,’ Furedi said. ‘Nations must not be embarrassed to celebrate themselves. It only takes a few confident leaders—and a symbol as powerful as the national flag—to remind people that it is not just acceptable but vital to raise your voice in defence of your way of life.’
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