The phrase template “x” for “y” (e.g., “Ireland for the Irish”) is a template used across different languages to express anti-minority and anti-immigrant sentiment and to exclude perceived “foreigners” from belonging in the country.
The phrase often appears in social media and visual communication like stickers and graffiti. The exact wording and length of the phrase can vary by language and rules of grammar in specific languages but can consistently be translated into English as “X country for [the] Y people”.
“France for the French” sticker
Lille, France - October 2025
Michael Colborne
“Netherlands for [the] Dutch” sticker
The Hague, Netherlands - September 2025
Michael Colborne