UN Rights Chief Warns of Rising Far-Right Rhetoric in Elections

Volker Turk calls for zero tolerance on hate speech and scapegoating amid increasing populism and extremist politics.

Far-right parties have gained significant traction in recent European elections.
UN's Volker Turk highlights the dangers of dehumanizing narratives against migrants and minorities.
Turk attributes the rise of extremist politics to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic hardships.
He stresses the need for traditional political parties to address legitimate grievances without resorting to hate speech.
Turk emphasizes the historical consequences of vilifying others and urges vigilance.