Italy’s Antisemitism Bill and the Fine Line Between Hate and Criticism

Italy’s Antisemitism Bill and the Fine Line Between Hate and Criticism

Italy’s Antisemitism Bill Triggers Fears Over Free Speech and Israel Criticism In late January, Italy’s Senate Commission on Constitutional Affairs approved a text base for a new antisemitism law that has ignited a fierce debate about civil liberties and political expression. The move, timed to coincide with International Holocaust Remembrance Day, is being championed by the governing majority — but critics warn the draft risks conflating legiti…