[Interview] ‘I hear MEPs say Muslims are a threat, with no consequences. I say Free Palestine and I’ll be arrested’. MEP Benedetta Scuderi warns protest repression is being normalised in Europe

Benedetta Scuderi, an Italian Green MEP, discusses the impact of the far-right on freedom of expression in Europe, highlighting her own experiences with police repression. She criticizes the double standards in how dissent is treated, noting that while hate speech can go unchecked in the European Parliament, expressing support for Palestine can lead to arrest. Scuderi emphasizes the need for accepting dissent and points out the increasing violence against specific activists, particularly in Italy, where police often ignore far-right protests while cracking down on peaceful demonstrations.