Actualités sur les discours et crimes d'incitation à la haine en ligne
Young Europeans debate the future of democracy at the Council of Europe
Is online hate speech the biggest threat to youth democracy?
The hemicycle of the Council of Europe has just witnessed a remarkable debate – “Is online hate speech Europe’s biggest threat to youth’s involvement in democracy?” – which points to new ideas about how we can approach democracy’s challenges. An audience of more than 400 – including the...
“Hate speech must be met with the law” – Alain Berset
Secretary General Alain Berset has spoken on how Europe needs to act to combat hate speech as part of the Council of Europe marking of the International Day for countering hate speech (18 June 2026). His comments came during the plenary session of the No Hate Speech Week and Democracy Hackathon...
PACE Rapporteur hails the power of partnerships in countering hate speech
On the occasion of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech (18 June), Francesco Verducci (Italy, SOC), PACE General Rapporteur on Combating Racism and Intolerance, made the following statement: “Hate speech remains a serious threat to equality, inclusion and, ultimately, to democracy...
Among priorities for ECRI are criminal-justice resources
Council of Europe body calls for stronger action against hate speech and discrimination in Albania
The European Commission against racism and intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe published its seventh monitoring cycle report on Albania today, prepared following a visit to the country from 16 to 20 June 2025. The report acknowledges several positive steps taken by the authorities,...
Hack the Hate, Renew Democracy!
Le Hackathon du Conseil de l’Europe et la Semaine contre le discours de haine recherchent des solutions technologiques au discours de haine en ligne
Du 17 au 19 juin 2026 des innovatrices et innovateurs, militant·es, représentant·es de la société civile et responsables politiques se réuniront à Strasbourg lors de la deuxième édition du Hackathon de la démocratie et de la troisième édition de la Semaine contre le discours de haine organisées...
European law enforcement and prosecutors met in Malta to develop a manual on effective investigation and prosecution of criminalised hate speech
Around 30 participants from law enforcement and prosecutors across different European countries attended a two-day workshop in Malta to start developing a practical manual on effective investigation and prosecution of criminalised hate speech. The workshop provided the space and opportunity to...
Call for participants for the No Hate Speech Week 2026
The call for participants is launched for the No Hate Speech Week 2026, with a deadline for 10 March 2026. The No Hate Speech Week is an event organised by the Council of Europe with support of the European Union, to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech on 18 June. The Week also...
New guidance issued to countries on limiting use of criminal law to restrict freedom of expression
Excessive limits on freedom of expression harm Europe’s democratic security
Stifling of freedom of expression via the law is increasingly a problem in Europe. According to data from the Platform to promote the protection of journalism and the safety of journalists, there has been a sharp rise in the detention and imprisonment of journalists since 2019. The European Court...
Preventing and combatting hate crime, including criminalised hate speech, in focus of a conference in Strasbourg
Criminalising severe forms of hate speech, supporting victims, ensuring co-operation between the police and prosecutors, enhancing the criminal justice system – these are among the key topics of discussions at the Conference on preventing and combating hate crime taking place on 19-20 June in...
“Hate speech is a challenge to democracy itself” - Council of Europe Secretary General opens No Hate Speech Week in Strasbourg
“Hate speech is not an isolated issue, but a part of a deeper challenge - to trust, to truth, to democracy itself,” stated Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset at the opening of the No Hate Speech Week in Strasbourg today. “We at the Council of Europe are working towards a New...