“Hate is hate – no one should be subjected to it,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently said. The fight against hate is gaining momentum in Europe, but critics say the sanctions are both ineffective and threaten freedom of speech. We spoke to Natalia Alkiviada, a leading expert on hate speech, who, among other things, highlights the often overlooked role of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
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“Hate is hate – no one should be subjected to it,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently said. The fight against hate is gaining momentum in Europe, but critics say the sanctions are both ineffective and threaten freedom of speech. We spoke to Natalia Alkiviada, a leading expert on hate speech, who, among other things, highlights the often overlooked role of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).