The Economic Costs of Ignoring Hate Speech: Why Inaction Is More Expensive Than Prevention
Introduction Public discussions about hate speech usually focus on ethics, human rights, or social cohesion. Yet one dimension remains widely underexplored: the economic cost of failing to address hate speech effectively. As governments, companies, and societies grapple with rising online hostility, the financial consequences of inaction grow increasingly clear. From lost productivity to public health […]
Combatting Hate Speech: Chronology of Actions and Policies in the EU
Introduction: Constitutional Commitments and the Digital Transformation of Expression The European Union has progressively constructed a far-reaching framework to counter hate speech both offline and online, combining legislative initiatives, platform governance mechanisms, and sustained investment in prevention and monitoring. Anchored in the Union’s constitutional values and informed by the profound structural changes brought about by […]