The Great Replacement Theory: From Fringe Conspiracy to Mainstream Narrative
The Great Replacement theory, rooted in 19th-century white nationalism, has shifted from a fringe idea to a mainstream narrative, fuelling fears of immigration and cultural erosion.
Monthly Report December 2024
This month, we analysed our six baselines (Sexism, Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Muslim, Anti-Refugees/Migrants, Antisemitism, and Anti-Roma) across four European regions. This regional focus provides an opportunity to address localised issues, with data enabling comparative insights across these regions.
Meme Warfare: Luigi Mangione and the Mainstreaming of Saints Culture
Luigi Mangione's murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson reveals the troubling rise of Saints Culture, an online movement glorifying violence through memes and reverence.
Monthly Report November 2024
This month, we explore the spread of hate speech, highlighting how anti-Roma sentiment, Islamophobia, anti-LGBTQ+ bias, antisemitism, and sexism intersect to fuel online discrimination and violence.
The Online Fallout of Amsterdam’s November 8th Violence
Amsterdam’s 8 November violence, driven by Middle Eastern tensions and football hooliganism, revealed deep divides, as antisemitism, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and media framing intensified local and global polarisation.
Monthly Report October 2024
This month, we explore how the October 7th Hamas-led attack on Israel has influenced online discourse and the intersections of hate speech.
The Most Divisive Elections Ever? How the U.S. Elections Played Out Online
Online conversations around the 2024 U.S. elections revealed valuable insights into online toxicity, the use of mis- and disinformation, and concerns about a deeply polarised nation.
CSO Challenges and Opportunities under the DSA
Under the DSA, CSOs encounter both opportunities and challenges in their efforts to address online hate speech. To better understand the issues, EOOH conducted a needs assessment involving 30 CSOs.
Monthly Report September 2024
This month, we are covering the far-right electoral victory in Thuringia, Germany’s temporary land border controls, and escalating conflicts in the Middle East.
A Positive Sign That the DSA Is Working?
The regulatory oversight appears to have a tangible impact on reducing harmful online behaviour.
Reporting Models of Online Hate
How to report online hate to law enforcement, platforms, and civil society organisations? An overview of the available reporting mechanisms and recommendations to combat underreporting in Europe
Online Hate Speech in 2023
As conflicts escalate throughout the world, from Ukraine to Gaza, it is of increasing importance to observe how the online public opinion evolves.