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Genocide Denial

The denial of genocides, including the Holocaust, and the legal responses across Europe.

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Feb 4, 2026

Which EU member states explicitly criminalise Holocaust denial and what penalties do they impose?

A patchwork of EU member states explicitly criminalise , but the scope and sanctions differ widely: some countries (notably and ) impose prison terms including multi‑year maximums, others rely on fine...

Jan 30, 2026

How do memory laws addressing other genocides compare to Holocaust denial laws across the EU?

Across Europe are fragmented: some states single out , others criminalise or of "any genocide," and -level instruments and case-law have tried—and sometimes failed—to harmonise those approaches . The ...