Regulating Hate Speech in Europe: Promoting Tolerance in Diverse Societies
Regulating Hate Speech in Europe: Promoting Tolerance in Diverse Societies

Author(s): Ljubinka Andonovska
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, EU-Legislation
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: EU; Hate Speech; Fundamental Human Rights
Summary/Abstract: A long-standing global economic downturn, supplemented by a massive migration movement towards Europe and the promulgation of online media, has brought to the surface a growing concern for the old issue of hate speech. It is the purpose of this paper to analyze the efforts of the European Union to regulate the dissemination of hate speech as regards the right to freedom of expression and the right to equality, with a focus on regulating traditional and new media, including social media, which are seen as enablers of hate speech. In addition to mere regulation, the prevention of incitement to violence or hatred, and of public provocation to commit a terrorist offence, are fields where the European Commission has been experimenting with soft measures in partnership with the key players from the private sector.

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