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
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
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
Nurşah Tutar * This year, the Mirabal March was unlike any previous edition for us. For several years, we have taken part in this essential
Beyzanur İnal GÖK * When I arrived in Europe as a refugee, I didn’t only cross a border, I stepped into a new system of
Introduction Freedom of expression is one of the cornerstones of a democratic society. It is essential for individuals to be able to express their thoughts,
