Extending the list of EU crimes to hate speech and hate crime

Tabled by Pirkko Ruohonen-Lerner, Charlie Weimers, Patryk Jaki, Alexandr Vondra, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión

Added: 1a. Notes that there is no precise definition of ‘hate speech’; deplores the fact that in today’s society, all expressions that are not in accordance with the recipient’s own values or goals are labelled ‘hate speech’; is concerned that this approach is likely to weaken freedom of speech even more; regrets the fact that the Commission’s communication does not recognise the risk that restrictions on freedom of speech pose in terms of self-censorship; considers freedom of speech to be one of the key foundations of democracy and western civilisation;

Wording as published by the EP, in English. PE756.671