As Europe marks the 15th anniversary of the Istanbul Convention, this high-level panel discussion will bring together policymakers, legal experts, international organisations, and civil society
In March 2026, migration debates in the EU were marked by a strong securitisation narrative from institutions and policymakers, countered by intensified warnings from NGOs
Camilla Portinaro* On 15 March, the international community observes the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, a date designated by the United Nations General Assembly in
Hongyu Pan * Introduction For a long time, hate speech has often been seen as a cultural or moral problem. Its definitions were largely confined
Hongyu Pan * Introduction For many years, governments have relied mainly on punishing crime after it happens, through heavier penalties, longer jail terms, and stricter
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
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
Conference Website About the Conference The Echoes of Hate conference brought together academics, legal experts, journalists, and civil society actors to reflect on a challenge
Nikoloz Gagnidze Today is International Migrants Day, a moment, perhaps, to step back from the familiar arguments and ask a more basic question of what
Introduction In an era where communication travels across continents in milliseconds, hate speech has escaped the boundaries of national jurisdictions. A slur posted in one
