Monday, February 23, 2026

A New, Pro-Deportation Song is Spreading Through France.

“I Won’t Leave” – a pro-deportation song – is gaining traction across France, especially amongst young voters. Titled Je Partira Pas in French, the song is reportedly generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and tells migrants: “You’ve been given enough. If you go, and sooner than you think, good riddance and don’t come back.” This comes ahead of snap legislative elections, where Marine Le Pen’s National Rally appears poised for victory.

The popularity of Je Partira Pas follows German youths embracing a song titled Ausländer Raus (Foreigners Out). Videos of German youths singing “Germany for Germans, Foreigners out” are causing panic among politicians and triggering official police inquiries. In some polls, the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is emerging as the leading party among Germans aged 14 to 29.

The French song’s lyrics mention Jordan Bardella, President of National Rally. They suggest he will forcibly deport migrants.

National Rally attracts significant backing from young adults, with 45 percent of 25- to 34-year-olds expressing support for it. Among 18- to 24-year-olds, the far-left Nouveau Front Populaire (New Popular Front) garners the most support.

National Rally placed first in the European elections in France, with roughly double the support of Macron’s Renaissance party. The national elections will have two rounds, on June 30 and July 7.

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"I Won’t Leave" – a pro-deportation song – is gaining traction across France, especially amongst young voters. Titled Je Partira Pas in French, the song is reportedly generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and tells migrants: "You've been given enough. If you go, and sooner than you think, good riddance and don't come back." This comes ahead of snap legislative elections, where Marine Le Pen's National Rally appears poised for victory. show more
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Teens Embrace ‘Foreigners Out!’ Anthem in Nightclubs.

Recent polling indicates a notable shift to the right among German youth, with the anti-mass migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party now the most popular choice among 14- to 29-year-olds. This political trend appears to be influencing both electoral prospects and cultural expression just weeks before the European Union elections, with several instances of young people engaging with a reworked Eurodance classic featuring anti-foreigner lyrics.

The song, set to DJ Gigi D’Agostino’s “L’amour Toujours,” has resurfaced repeatedly, promoting the slogan “Deutschland den Deutschen, Ausländer raus” (“Germany for the Germans, foreigners out”). The latest incident occurred at an exclusive nightclub on the German holiday island of Sylt, drawing widespread attention on social media.

A video circulating on social media depicts young men and women dancing and singing the contentious lyrics. German media have debated whether their gestures are merely dance moves or potentially Nazi salutes. Die Welt reports that Germany’s federal security police, typically focused on terrorism and international crime, are now investigating these activities.

Ferda Ataman, Germany’s Federal Commissioner for Anti-Discrimination, described the song as “pure racism,” asserting that it represents escalating discrimination. Green Party Integration Minister Aminata Touré echoed these concerns, calling for criminal investigations and describing the behavior as “Nazi yelling.”

The resurgence of this song highlights growing right-wing sentiments. Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) has noted that similar clips have appeared frequently at discos and festivals across the country. Despite the backlash, it remains a symbol of a broader cultural shift within the youth demographic.

Support for the AfD among young Germans has surged, with recent research showing a significant increase in party preference among the 14- to 29-year-old cohort. Professor Klaus Hurrelmann has attributed this shift to growing pessimism and anxiety about the future, noting a diminishing optimism and increased fear of economic and geopolitical instability.

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Recent polling indicates a notable shift to the right among German youth, with the anti-mass migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party now the most popular choice among 14- to 29-year-olds. This political trend appears to be influencing both electoral prospects and cultural expression just weeks before the European Union elections, with several instances of young people engaging with a reworked Eurodance classic featuring anti-foreigner lyrics. show more