No place for hate: a Europe united against hatred
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date: 21/12/2023
The initiative calls for collective action, reinforcing efforts across policies such as security, digital, education, culture, and sport. Priorities include protecting people and public spaces, accelerating funding under the Internal Security Fund, and strengthening the PROTECT program. The Communication also emphasizes addressing online hate speech through a reinforced Code of Conduct and international cooperation. Coordinators will be elevated to Envoys, focusing on EU-funded projects to combat hatred. The EU plans a high-level anti-hatred conference in early 2024 and European dialogues for reconciliation. This initiative aligns with the EU's commitment to fundamental values, legal frameworks combating racism, and initiatives like the Digital Services Act. The urgency to include hate speech and crime in the list of 'EU crimes' is highlighted, and progress is noted in advancing victims' rights.