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Bill by Attalidou and Koukouma for Criminalizing Hate Speech against the Elderly and People with Disabilities

Published February 25, 2026, 17:14
Bill by Attalidou and Koukouma for Criminalizing Hate Speech against the Elderly and People with Disabilities

MP Alexandra Attalidou and MP Giorgos Koukouma have submitted a bill to criminalize hate speech against the elderly and people with disabilities, amending the law against racism and xenophobia. The proposal adds age and disability to the protected characteristics, filling a legal gap. The explanatory memorandum states that the absence of explicit protection for these groups is inconsistent with European law and international recommendations. The MPs emphasize that the proposal does not restrict freedom of expression, but aims to combat incitement to violence or hatred.