Xenophobia and Racism to be Criminalized in the European Union


	Xenophobia and Racism to be Criminalized in the European Union

AineMacDermot

4-19-2007 2:47 PM

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eu, xenophobia, racism, intolerance

AineMacDermot says:

Strike a blow against intolerance. Hurrah! for the EU.

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