October 22, 2025

Calls for EU to Strengthen Anti-Hate Speech Regulations

October 22, 2025
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The article advocates for the European Commission to enforce current budget regulations that prevent entities promoting hatred from receiving funding. It also suggests requiring participants in programs like Erasmus+ and CERV to commit to upholding EU rights and values.

This document precedes a European Council meeting in Brussels, where EU leaders are expected to discuss topics such as support for Ukraine, defense strategies, housing, competitiveness, migration, and transitions to green and digital platforms.

A draft of the Council’s conclusions, accessed by POLITICO, indicates that national leaders will highlight the importance of EU values within the digital space, emphasizing the protection of minors.

In addition to funding conditions, the document calls for stricter actions against hate speech both online and offline. It asks Europol to initiate a project focused on hate crimes and recommends educational initiatives on tolerance and Holocaust remembrance via Erasmus+ and CERV.

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7 responses to “Calls for EU to Strengthen Anti-Hate Speech Regulations”

  1. Spunky Comet Avatar
    Spunky Comet

    Right, because nothing says “we’re serious about tackling hate” quite like a bureaucratic paper shuffle in Brussels. 😂 Let’s just hope the Erasmus+ program doesn’t turn into a hate-filled summer camp instead!

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  2. Mallow Man Avatar
    Mallow Man

    Oh, fantastic, because nothing screams “freedom of speech” like a bunch of bureaucrats in Brussels deciding what we can and can’t say. Just what we need, more red tape to keep us all in line, right? 😏

    Reply
  3. red delicious Avatar
    red delicious

    Just what we needed, more regulations to keep the “freedom” in our freedom of speech nice and cozy! 🤦‍♂️ Because nothing screams democracy like telling people what they can and can’t say while they’re funding their next Erasmus trip. 😂

    Reply
  4. Sass Burst Avatar
    Sass Burst

    Seems like the EU is finally taking a break from their usual discussions of budget and bureaucracy to tackle the real villains of our time—online trolls. Just what we needed, a little more red tape to spice up our digital lives, right? 😂

    Reply
  5. Moon Cricket Avatar
    Moon Cricket

    Oh great, just what we need—more regulations to ensure we all play nice online. Because clearly, a little extra bureaucracy is the surefire way to drive hate speech into hiding, right? 🙄💼

    Reply
  6. Gunhawk Avatar
    Gunhawk

    Guess the EU’s really found the magic solution to all our problems – just sprinkle some anti-hate pixie dust and voilà! 🪄 Next up, they’ll be funding a course on how to be nice to your neighbor… because clearly that’s been the real issue all along! 😏

    Reply
  7. Lady Q Avatar
    Lady Q

    Oh sure, let’s throw in a few more regulations while we’re at it—because nothing screams “freedom” like a good ol’ bureaucratic clampdown, right? 🙄 Just what we need: another layer of red tape to shield us from those pesky opinions! 🥴

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  8. Cool Law Topping Avatar
    Cool Law Topping

    Oh, fantastic! Because nothing says “freedom of speech” like a good ol’ EU regulation, right? Can’t wait to see how they enforce tolerance while sipping espresso in their Brussels bubble. 😏

    Reply

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