ECRI annual report

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance noted a persistent reverence of fascist symbols and ideology ...

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) published its annual report that outlines the main trends in the fields of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, anti-Semitism and intolerance in Europe.

With reference to “Internet, extremism and racist violence”, ECRI noted “a persistent reverence of fascist symbols and ideology and the commemoration of pro-Nazi soldiers in certain regions, with the support of political leaders”. They also stated: “such public manifestations risk fuelling racism, xenophobia, antisemitism and intolerance”.