Letztes Update:
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Legal foundations are in place

09:43
18.02.2021
In Germany, hate speech is regulated and counteracted through the Network Enforcement Act. “The law provides ways to respond," says Lambrecht. “Because when people are no longer able to speak out and are forced to withdraw from political life, that endagers our democracy."

Felix Winnands

Focused and sustained

09:41
18.02.2021
Policy-makers are supporting civil society, for example through the democracy promotion law which supports research and links up experts involved in this area, says Christine Lambrecht. 

Sabrina Fabian

A need for international cooperation

09:38
18.02.2021
A study by the Foreign Ministry shows that right-wing extremists are increasingly networked internationally. We recommend it - it's available in English and German at www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/aussenpolitik/studie-rechtsextremismus-terrorismus-international/2419102

Sabrina Fabian

Heiko Maas, Foreign Minister It may feel like haters are the majority but that isn't the case - that's something you can measure empirically. And that's something people need to realise.  09:31
18.02.2021

Supporting initiatives

09:35
18.02.2021
The Council of Europe has been supporting the “No Hate Speech Movement” since 2013, while the German government backs the “Hate Aid” initiative which seeks to empower victims of hatred, enabling them to deal with and respond to attacks.

Felix Winnands