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Van Langenhove Retains His Political Rights: a Fine Example of Belgian Absurdism

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The verdict of the Ghent Court of Appeal in the Schild & Vrienden case confirmed Dries Van Langenhove's guilt for inciting hatred, but without depriving him of his political rights, because of a subtle legal "detail". The trial revives the debate on the limits of freedom of expression, between protection of democratic values and victimization.
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The verdict of the Ghent Court of Appeal in the Schild & Vrienden case confirmed Dries Van Langenhove's guilt for inciting hatred, but without depriving him of his political rights, because of a subtle legal "detail". The trial revives the debate on the limits of freedom of expression, between protection of democratic values and victimization.

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DaarDaar broke the news in on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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