In a recent report the Council of Europe concludes that hate speech and fake news aimed at regional and municipal politicians is a serious threat to local democracy. There is therefore an urgent need to strengthen the conditions of elected representatives at the local and regional levels. The report contains:

  • an analysis of the effects of hate speech and fake news,
  • identified support needs and tools,
  • a resolution
  • recommendations for national governments, municipalities and regions.

https://skr.se/skr/englishpages/activities/threatsandviolenceagainstelectedpoliticians/hatespeechandfakenews.69252.html

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