Calls for EU to Strengthen Anti-Hate Speech Regulations

October 22, 2025

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

Spunky Comet

October 22, 2025

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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Mallow Man

October 22, 2025

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? 😏

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red delicious

October 22, 2025

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. 😂

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Sass Burst

October 22, 2025

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? 😂

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Moon Cricket

October 22, 2025

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? 🙄💼

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