Latest news and stories about hate speech in Portugal for expats and residents.
The CCIM has filed criminal complaints against Francisco Gomes and other Chega officials following an opinion that classifies their statements as incitement to hatred.
André Ventura failed to meet the deadline to appeal a Lisbon Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the removal of a campaign poster stating “Gypsies must obey the law.” Despite previously vowing to take the case to the Constitutional Court, the Chega leader did not file an appeal. The court's ruling, which cited European Court of Human Rights jurisprudence, concluded that political free speech does not protect racist or xenophobic discourse that targets specific ethnic groups.
The article examines the reluctance of the Portuguese Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) to prosecute politicians, specifically André Ventura and members of the Chega party, for hate speech and racial discrimination. It contrasts this with the 2002 conviction of Armando Costa, a local politician who was sentenced for similar rhetoric, and questions why the MP consistently archives cases against Chega despite legal provisions that allow for the prosecution of hate speech and the potential suspension of political rights for offenders.
The Coimbra Academic Association warns of the “normalisation of hate speech”, stating that episodes of this nature, with racist and xenophobic characteristics, have been common.
A citizen, a local politician, a former party colleague of said politician, and the Judicial Police enter a social housing unit and find an accusation of hate speech. Against common sense, obviously.
The lawyer believes there are crimes of discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence in the posters regarding Bangladesh and the Roma people.
Representing six plaintiffs, the lawyer challenged the Public Prosecution Service's decision to shelve the case and requested criminal charges against the Chega leader over posters regarding Roma people and Bangladeshis.
CNN Portugal commentator Helena Matos analysed the statements made by Rui Cristina in November regarding members of the Roma community, which prompted searches at the Albufeira City Council this Wednesday.
The investigation concerns statements made by the local official regarding the Roma community during a municipal assembly.
The National Federation of Teachers (Fenprof) criticised Chega's participation in Futurália this Monday, accusing the party of promoting “hate speech” through posters at a fair for young people that should be “an educational and formative space.” “The participation of political forces that spread speeches impregnated with xenophobia, racism, discrimination and exclusion contradicts...”
Students at the University of Coimbra are at risk of expulsion after sending an audio message containing racist, xenophobic, and misogynistic content to a WhatsApp group of approximately 800 students. The messages, which also included images promoting Nazism, have shocked the city's academic community. The University of Coimbra's Student Ombudsman has initiated proceedings to investigate the facts and those involved, according to Correio da Manhã. The five-minute audio features insults directed at women, foreigners, and Black people. While multiple voices are heard, only one student has come forward to apologise to the university and student associations, without identifying the others involved. Reports suggest the group is linked to the Coimbra Business School ISCAC, and those responsible now face disciplinary action that could lead to expulsion. The Academic Association of Coimbra (AAC) has issued a statement of repudiation, calling the events 'lamentable' and demanding a rigorous investigation and appropriate action from the competent authorities, stating that there is no room for hate or discrimination in their academic community.
At issue were the three posters that André Ventura used as a starting point for the presidential elections, specifically regarding immigrants, Bangladesh, and the Roma community.
“We hope that the new Minister of Internal Administration will have a fresh perspective on the functioning of the police and help combat the existing hate speech,” they state.
The actress revealed on her social media the hateful messages she has been receiving.
An expert warns of a rise in hate speech in recent years, which could negatively affect the number of people seeking legal recognition of their gender identity.
The banalisation of discriminatory language encompasses prejudiced expressions rooted in racism, sexism and homophobia.
An expert warns of an increase in hate speech in recent years, which could negatively affect the number of people seeking legal recognition of their gender identity.
A court concluded that publicly declaring the slogan 'we want Islam out of Europe' in the context of Group 1143's actions constitutes a hate crime.
Experts warn that the growing acceptance of exclusionary language and rhetoric targeting minorities or outsiders will influence extremist movements’ development, recruitment and visibility in the coming five to ten years.
The leader of Group 1143 had been sentenced to three years' imprisonment for having incited a 'manhunt' in a homicide case in Albufeira. The sentence was suspended, but because Mário Machado was again convicted of inciting hatred against left-wing women, the court ruled he must serve a total of four years in prison.
Henrique Machado, CNN Portugal's Society editor, analyses the contours of Operation Brotherhood, which culminated in the arrest of 37 members of Group 1143, including an Air Force serviceman and a police officer.
A member of parliament said that a group identified as '1143' was planning provocative acts involving insults directed at the Prophet Muhammad.
Young people aged 10 to 21 were involuntarily exposed online to hate speech, violence, and information about self-harm or suicide. The majority (61.1%) did not seek out this content.
The case of Mário Machado reflects a society where hatred is gaining ground.
Examines the point at which hateful expressions stop being regarded as personal opinion and become harmful conduct, and considers the legal, social and ethical consequences.
“No one can present themselves as a follower of Jesus Christ while using hate and xenophobic rhetoric,” said Jorge Pina Cabral.
The Counterterrorism Unit of the Judicial Police is conducting a major operation to dismantle a far-right criminal organisation linked to acts of discrimination and incitement to hatred. Gustavo Silva, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analyses what is behind it.
Brazilian citizens living in Portugal speak about the importance of Sunday’s (18/01) presidential election. They want to prevent the spread of hate speech.
Launch in Lisbon brings together national and international experts to discuss digital literacy and the prevention of hate speech. The video campaign will be distributed via social media.
The organisation 'Roma Foundation for Europe' condemned Ventura's posters against the Roma community and argued that hate-based violations should be 'punished with sanctions' during the campaign.
