Tackling Hatred in Society – Launch of the Online Debate
What can we do about hate and how can we enhance mutual respect in our societies? Do you have a recommendation that can support the European Commission’s future work on combatting hate speech and hate crime?
We want to hear from you on how to tackle hatred in society - how to address acts of hatred in our daily lives.
Your ideas will help us to ensure that bridges are built across fractured groups and communities.
European Citizens’ Panel on Tackling Hatred in Society – Second Session
150 randomly-selected citizens from across Europe came together again this weekend for the Panel’s second session to continue the discussions on:
- the concept and expressions of hatred in society
- the primary forces driving hatred today
- fields of action to address acts of hatred
In working groups, citizens proceeded to draft initial recommendations, which they will finalise during the third session in May. These recommendations will subsequently inform future Commission policies and initiatives.
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European Citizens' Panels
A key objective of the European Commission is the stronger citizen participation in its democratic processes and policies. In this vein, the Commission has established European Citizens’ Panels as a regular feature of democratic life in the EU.
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