Council of Europe, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe (2020), Report Following Her Visit to Bulgaria from 25 to 29 November 2019, Strasbourg, Council of Europe, 31 March 2020.
Country
Bulgaria
Title
Year
Type of publication
Geographical coverage
National
Area/location of interest
Type of Institution
Council of Europe body
Institution
Main Thematic Focus
Hate speech
Target Population
Muslims
Key findings
The Commissioner notes that rampant intolerance is present towards minority groups, especially Roma, Muslims, migrants and asylum-seekers, ethnic Macedonians, LGBTI people. The report points to possible associations with criminality, negative media representation, beliefs that such groups are a danger to majority values. The role of politicians as proliferators of such narratives is also identified. Violent incidents and hate crimes against Muslim and Roma communities are noted (Islamophobic attacks).
Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)
The report utilises data collected from official sources, consultations and country visits, as well as media monitoring, and monitoring of internet sources (such as social media) and the political sphere.
Sample details and representativeness
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