II SÉRIE-D — NÚMERO 31

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Session 1: Political framing

The concept of political framing is related to the way social phenomena are presented in political

communication and the way they are perceived, as a consequence, by the public. Framing is particularly relevant

to language, because language activates the listener’s frames of interpretation. For example, if someone hears

the word «hammer», the brain does not only conceive the image of a hammer, but also the sound it produces,

the accompanying movement of the arm and so on. In Germany, politicians often talked about a «wave of

refugees». This activates in the brain of the listener the concepts of «wave» and of «refugee». A wave is big and

threatening. Refugees become associated with the concept of wave and are automatically perceived as a threat.

10:15 – 10:30 Input by Ms Elisabeth Wehling, Cognitive linguist, University of California, Berkeley

10:30 – 10:35 Input by Ms Violeta Tomić, member of the No Hate Parliamentary Alliance, General

Rapporteur on the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people

10.35 – 10.40 Input by Ms Maria Marouda, Vice-Chair, European Commission against Racism and

Intolerance (ECRI)

10:40 – 12:15 Discussion

12:15 – 13:15 Lunch break (lobby next to the conference room)

Session 2: Constructive journalism

Journalists do not only report on problems, they may also search for solutions. Constructive journalism reflects

reality in a more complete manner. The idea is comparable with the concept of constructive criticism. Ideally, in

constructive journalism, the problems are mentioned, but the possible solutions, even when controversial, are

central. The session should address topics including the relation between the lack of constructive journalism and

the presence of hatred in society; what journalists can do to contribute to countering hatred; media interpretation

skills of recipients and the ability to distinguish between different types of texts; satire and whether it is compatible

with constructive journalism.

13:15 – 13:40 Welcome speeches by:

- representative of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (tbc);

- representative of the Federal Ministry for Justice and Consumer protection (tbc).

13:40 – 13:55 Input by Ms Danielle Batist, journalist, Co-founder of Constructive Journalism Project

13:55 – 14:00 Input by Mr Momodou Malcolm Jallow, Sweden, member of the No Hate Parliamentary

Alliance

14:00 – 15:30 Discussion

15:30 – 15:50 Coffee break, family photo

Session 3: Counter – speech

This session aims to describe and evaluate different techniques used to counter hate speech through

language and narratives. Questions to be addressed include: is counterspeech useful, and in what forms? Does

it need to be organised, and how? Is it sufficient, or other measures, such as moderation, blocking or legal

pursuits, are also necessary? What is the role of satire?

15:50 – 16:05 Input by Mr Thomas Laschyk, Co-founder of Volksverpetzer

16:05 – 16:20 Input by Ms Mina Dennert, founder of #jagärhär

16.20 – 16-25 Input by Ms Maryvonne Blondin, France, member of the No Hate Parliamentary Alliance

16:25 – 17:50 Discussion

17:50 – 18:00 Conclusions by Ms Gabriela Heinrich, member of the Bundestag, member of the

Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, former General Rapporteur on combating racism and

intolerance

18:00 – 18:45 Transfer to the restaurant

19:00 – 21:30 Dinner

This draft agenda, addressed to members of the No Hate Parliamentary Alliance, is the convocation

to the meeting