Sinn Féin Faces Setback in Pursuit of United Ireland as Election Prospects Diminish

The party's declining support threatens its plans for Irish reunification, highlighting divisions over immigration and economic priorities.

Sinn Féin's polling numbers have dropped significantly ahead of Ireland's November 29 election, jeopardizing its chances of forming a government in Dublin for the first time.
The party's liberal stance on immigration has caused fractures within its voter base, alienating traditional working-class supporters while failing to fully consolidate urban liberal voters.
A Sinn Féin-led government was seen as pivotal to advancing plans for Irish reunification, including diplomatic efforts and preparations for a referendum, but these ambitions may now be delayed indefinitely.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, Ireland's centrist coalition partners, are poised to retain power, emphasizing gradual cross-border investments rather than prioritizing reunification.
Broader trends, such as demographic shifts and Sinn Féin's growing influence in Northern Ireland, continue to keep the question of Irish unity alive despite the party's current electoral challenges.