Hate, extremism and polarisation in the EU: the important role of regional and local actors
The EU is founded on values such as respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
All forms of hatred and intolerance are incompatible with these fundamental rights and values.
Nonetheless, online hate speech, fake news, political polarisation and extremism are on the rise in our society.
Their effects on local democracies cannot be underestimated.
Local authorities are uniquely placed to understand these issues and effectively address them.
In this context, the the CoR Documentation Centre created this guide with an overview of the recent publications on the matter. Enjoy the readings!