Commissioner Milan Antonijević welcomes the swift response of the Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Pančevo regarding the detention of the young man responsible for writing hate graffiti in the city.

He pointed out that the fight against hate speech nevertheless cannot be reduced solely to repressive measures, but requires continuous prevention through education, the family environment, and responsible public discourse, with a particular focus on the role of the media and social networks.

Young people must learn to respect the dignity of every person, to understand the gravity of violence and wartime suffering, and to develop awareness of equality and responsibility for spoken words. Serbia is a country of all its citizens, and this must always be emphasized.

Antonijević also stated that, if Serbia decides to introduce mandatory military service and modern forms of youth training, it is important that such programs also include content on equality, the prohibition of hate speech, respect for victims, and responsibility toward others, in order to prevent the spread of intolerance and violent messages.