Day 1 of No Hate Speech Week and the Democracy Hackathon.
Workshops, and discussions on ethical technology, but more importantly…
New connections.
The start of a three-day journey to innovate for safer digital spaces and stronger democracies.
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-  The Democracy Hackathon has started! Now it's time to meet the teams and hear the challenges they will tackle, from online hate and disinformation to strengthening democratic participation in the digital age. Watch live : youtube.com/@CouncilofEuro… 
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🌍#NoHateSpeechWeek: discover today's workshops! How can we build more inclusive societies & safer public debate spaces? Together, let's challenge hate speech, promote human rights, & strengthen democratic dialogue. Discover the full programme: hackthehate2026.com
00:00 - #NoHateSpeechWeek starts today! This week, @coe puts the spotlight on equality and inclusion. From tackling anti-Roma, anti-LGBTQI+ and religious hatred, and supporting victims of hate speech, to exploring how AI can contribute to safer public debate. hackthehate2026.com
00:00 - Can technology help strengthen democracy? Today, Council of Europe is bringing together innovators, democracy experts & digital thinkers to tackle online hate and build safer digital spaces. Hear from @alain_berset, @giulianode , Inbal Becker-Reshef & others.
Follow our channels for updates and watch live: youtube.com/@CouncilofEuro… - Justice ministers from CoE member states reaffirmed their commitment to step up efforts against money laundering & terrorist financing, recognising these as major threats to democratic security, the rule of law and economic & financial integrity. 🔗 go.coe.int/oIqzH
- Ahead of the Democracy Hackathon and No Hate Speech Week 2026, hear from last year's winners. They share what they learned, what surprised them, and why it's worth taking part. The Hackathon starts tomorrow! Follow @coe for updates & watch live on youtube.com/@CouncilofEuro…
00:00 - Debates on ethical tech, celebrity speakers, and 20 teams tackling online hate. This week, Strasbourg will be at the heart of Europe's conversation on countering hate speech and strengthening democracy.
Follow the events live on the Council of Europe YouTube channel: - Democracy Hackathon starts tomorrow! Leading writers, policymakers and innovators are coming to Strasbourg this No Hate Speech Week to discuss the future of democracy in the digital age. Be part of the conversation. Follow LIVE youtube.com/@CouncilofEuro…
- Today, justice ministers meet in Strasbourg to strengthen response to money laundering and terrorist financing. Under the Monaco Presidency, the meeting aims to enhance judicial systems’ ability to address current financial and technological threats.
- Have you been taught WHY the death penalty was abolished? A new OHTE study shows it’s often mentioned in history lessons, but rarely explained. go.coe.int/JTgXK 1/🧵
