ECRI annual report
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”.