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 (DIR) Post #B5KDHcKGwsbpl8qgnw by stephie_hamburg@norden.social
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       »Germany: Commissioner calls for protection of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly«https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/-/germany-commissioner-calls-for-protection-of-freedom-of-expression-and-peaceful-assembly
       
 (DIR) Post #B5KDHcdlmOCmjbyGC8 by stephie_hamburg@norden.social
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       »The Commissioner is concerned about undue restrictions on various peaceful protests, especially those related to the Palestine solidarity movement, and about reports of excessive use of force by law enforcement officers in Berlin and elsewhere during protests relating to the war in Gaza.He recommends that any restrictions on the right to peaceful assembly are based on individualised assessments rather than blanket assumptions or generalised fear of tensions. «
       
 (DIR) Post #B5KDHczkSfmnpmFoS8 by stephie_hamburg@norden.social
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       »"Germany should ensure that the fight against all forms of hatred fully respects the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression for all members of society and protect civic space,” he says.The Commissioner notes reports of shrinking space for civil society, human rights defenders and national human rights institutions and calls for stronger protection of their work.«
       
 (DIR) Post #B5KDHdGlRPOggYDOyW by stephie_hamburg@norden.social
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       »Freedom of expression has faced disproportionate restrictions, particularly in debates about Palestinian rights and legitimate criticism of the Israeli government.“While we must tackle antisemitism with every tool at our disposal, the distinction between legitimate criticism of state policies and antisemitism must not become blurred,” the Commissioner states.«
       
 (DIR) Post #B5KDHdZCKs8tbiq7hw by stephie_hamburg@norden.social
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       »He recommends that the authorities refrain from blanket prohibitions of slogans, symbols, or other forms of expression in support of the Palestinian people.«»Promoting an environment that encourages diverse perspectives through inclusive consultation and combating negative stereotypes of Jews, Muslims, Palestinians and Arabs – particularly within academia, schools, and the media – are essential for open public debate, intercultural dialogue and tolerance.«
       
 (DIR) Post #B5KDHdtl6QaadUSXku by stephie_hamburg@norden.social
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       »The Commissioner notes a concerning rise in antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred. He welcomes Germany’s commitment to protecting Jewish life and reiterates the importance of effectively tackling antisemitism by increasing awareness and promoting Holocaust remembrance. Anti-Muslim hatred should be recognised as a societal problem and efforts to raise awareness of and address it should be enhanced across state institutions.«
       
 (DIR) Post #B5KDHeCtxFtxarPpaq by stephie_hamburg@norden.social
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       Mit anderen Worten: Statt Palästinasolidarität und Kritik an Israel mit weitreichenden Repressionen zu überziehen sollte man verschiedene Perspektiven zu Wort kommen lassen. Antisemitismus ist wie antimuslimischer Rassismus verstärkt zu bekämpfen. Vor allem wenn er von staatlicher Seite kommt. Das AGG soll ausgebaut werden, dass es in allen Bereichen des Lebens des Lebens schützt  - auch vor Diskriminierung durch Behörden.
       
 (DIR) Post #B5KDHeTYxJEGQXD8Yy by stephie_hamburg@norden.social
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       Dazu: >>Euro­parat sorgt sich um Mei­nungs­f­rei­heit in Deut­sch­land<<>>Der Menschenrechtskommissar des Europarats warnt davor, legitime Israel-Kritik in Deutschland zunehmend als Antisemitismus zu beurteilen und Menschen deswegen in ihren Rechten zu verletzen. Die Bundesregierung weist die Vorwürfe zurück. <<https://www.lto.de/recht/hintergruende/h/menschenrechte-kommissar-europarat-antisemitismus-deutschland-meinungsfreiheit