Yes, these laws can get abused very quickly if they don't fit the narrative of the ruling parties in Europe. However, how are you going to make sure what is hate-speech and what is not? Like the first example - when is supporting Palestine activists normal and when does it border on supporting terrorism? And when is boycotting Israel OK and when is is antisemitism? Hard to say and that is why these laws are only effective if you have an authority which can really determine this. Also, what is so left-wing about supporting Palestine? In many Central European countries far-right activists are also supporting Palestine because they hate Israel. And their messages are not left-wing. Also, don't forget, that left wing and far left can be as dangerous and filthy as far right.
In short - I don't think these laws are effective unless the law lists specifically all the situation when it applies, otherwise it can be applied to whatever situation based on who is applying the law.
raxxorrax|5 years ago
I think Europe fully displays its insignificance with laws like that (I am from Europe and speechless about it). Not only does it neglect foreign policy interests, since it is just a free present for any autocracy, it also fails to find domestic support because of the reasons you mentioned.