Demonstrations across European cities highlight calls for regime change and support for a democratic alternative in Iran
On May 1, 2026, Iranian freedom-loving individuals and supporters of the Iranian Resistance took part in International Workers’ Day demonstrations across numerous European cities, chanting: “Workers are awake and fed up with both the Shah and the mullahs.”
Rallies were held in Paris, Stockholm, Cologne, Amsterdam, Milan, Copenhagen, Oslo, Vienna, Hamburg, Berlin, Bern, St. Gallen, Lugano, Munich, and Heidelberg. Participants carried photos of fallen members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), executed political prisoners—including protesters from the January 2026 uprising—and other martyrs of Iran’s democratic revolution, amplifying their voices on the international stage.
Condemnation of Anti-Labor Policies and Executions
Protesters strongly condemned the anti-labor policies of Iran’s clerical regime, stressing that the only path to freedom from oppression and exploitation for Iranian workers is the overthrow of the ruling dictatorship. They also denounced the regime’s escalating wave of executions and called for urgent international action to halt these practices.
Solidarity with Iranian Workers and Organized Resistance
Participants expressed solidarity with Iranian workers and wage earners, reaffirming their support for the ongoing struggle to secure fundamental labor rights—rights they emphasized can only be achieved through meaningful political change. They underscored that this objective must be realized by the Iranian people and their organized resistance, represented within the country by the Resistance Units affiliated with the PMOI.
Rejection of All Forms of Dictatorship and Support for a Democratic Alternative
Throughout the demonstrations, participants rejected all forms of tyranny and dictatorship, including both the former monarchical rule of the Shah and the current religious dictatorship. They also voiced support for the provisional government announced by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), based on the Ten-Point Plan of Maryam Rajavi.
