Far-right activist Dries Van Langenhove convicted in Belgium for racist and hateful speech, leading to a year in prison. Extremist group members received suspended sentences. Right-wing extremism on the rise in Europe.
Key Points
Dries Van Langenhove convicted for racist, hateful speech
Extremist group members received suspended sentences
Right-wing extremism on the rise in Europe
Pros
Justice served against hate speech and extremism
Highlighting the dangers of far-right ideologies
Cons
Rising trend of right-wing extremism and racism in Europe